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September 18, 2025 44 mins

We discuss the basics of organizing and the fruits of that work. Michael reminds us that "organizers organize organizations."

 

Michael's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Gather 4-5 friends to talk about what's happening

2) Share ideas on what you can do to resist 

 

Michael Ansara is a seasoned community organizer and the author of The Hard Work of Hope: A Memoir.

 

 

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https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/

 

Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: 

https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark 

 

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https://x.com/milaatmos 

 

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https://bsky.app/profile/michaelansara.bsky.social 

 

Read The Hard Work of Hope

https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight 

 

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Early episodes for Patreon supporters:

https://patreon.com/futurehindsight 



Credits: 

Host: Mila Atmos 

Guests: Michael Ansara

Executive Producer: Mila Atmos

Producer: Zack Travis

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