Refugees: a Different Mindset for Europe?

In this personal essay, Halleh Ghorashi asks if we can find a way to see the refugee crisis in terms of opportunity. How can we remove the obstacles to integration and acceptance? Not only that, ... Read more

Refugees Test Germany’s New Tolerance

Dr. Hajo Funke about the refugee crisis and how Germany has worked to build a more tolerant society. "I never thought I would see a day when German society would become so empathetic," he says. Read more

Theater Brings Shadows to Light

Theater has the power to tell stories of people in the shadows, Red Ladder Theatre Company's Karen Piemme tells us. The creative impulse allows us to endure all sorts of hardships. Read more

What is Democracy?

The word “democracy" comes from the ancient Greek δῆμος κράτος — dêmos kratos — literally “people power.” It means not monarchy with a king who is in charge because he owns the place. Not ... Read more

5 Obstacles to Collaboration

What do most organizations working for social change say they want? More joint actions. “There is no one who says they don’t want collaboration...." Read more

Theater as a Weapon

“If you want to communicate with each other you need to talk in more cultural forms. To break the ice… the distance between people, theater and art are effective,” Jun said. He and Mitchy call ... Read more

Theater, Tradition, and Collaboration

Theater, tradition, and collaboration can lead to experiences that transcend power imbalances. The performance of The Apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe provides one example. Read more

Characteristics of Democratic Organizations

Self-ruled, democratic, and autonomous are somewhat interchangeable words. Autonomous organizations are not all the same, but they do share some characteristics. This handy guide provides some ... Read more

What Can Birds Teach Us About Leadership

What can migrating birds teach us about leadership? More than you might think. Here are three things we can learn from flocks of birds. Read more

What Kind of Leader Are You?

What kind of leader are you? Are you benevolent, beloved, or controversial? Take this quiz and find out.
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How-To Build Democratic Groups

Democracy is not for the faint of heart. It is messy and emotional and taxing. It takes a lot of time to create and maintain and everyone must come prepared with awareness and a good heart. But ... Read more

Halleh Ghorashi: Reflections on Change and Revolution

Professor Halleh Ghorashi reflects on the conditions that make sustainable change possible and her time as a revolutionary in Iran. She writes: "It did not take more than two years for the hope ... Read more