In Episode 3 of ourDirect Action 101 series, we break down whydirect action and mutual aid are more crucial than ever—not just for survival, but for resisting oppression and building stronger communities. From theBlack Panther Party’s free breakfast programs toborder aid and legal defense, we explore how mutual aid fills the gaps where institutions fail. Plus, we’ll unpack what direct action really means, how it differs from charity, and why it’s essential in today’s political, economic, and climate crises.
Tune in to learn how everyday people can organize, resist, and build the world we want—together.
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
02:39 How this current moment shows how important DIRECT ACTION is
03:09 What is DIRECT ACTION?
04:32 Qualities of DIRECT ACTION
05:26 QUALITY - has a target or honors AUTONOMY
06:32 QUALITY - has a tangible show of political force
08:23 On CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE vs CIVIL INITIATIVE
10:40 Ad break - MEANS TV
11:30 QUALITY - tends to break the rules
14:40 QUALITY - focuses on IMMEDIATE OUTCOMES not symbolism
15:52 What is NOT Direct Action?
18:44 OUTRO
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