By Daniel Mackintosh, Lead Organiser for West London Citizens (in appreciation of critique from colleagues Fiona Meldrum and Sebastien Chapleau) There is no substitute for the deep work of organising and building the base of leaders who drive our organising. That base building, which is the core of the organiser’s work, includes spotting talented leaders, … Continue reading Partnering for power
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Rebuilding an old muscle – taking on corporate power in the USA
On 26 and 27 October 2025, I was the guest of COPS-Metro in San Antonio and joined them to celebrate 50 very impressive years of local organising. This is a reflection on their work and how it could apply to our organising in the UK. ‘Markets were made to serve us; we were not made … Continue reading Rebuilding an old muscle – taking on corporate power in the USA
Reflecting on my organising
Dilraj Kaur September 2025 Five years into organising and now beginning my sixth year, something feels different. I carry a deeper knowledge of the method and the theory of change, but also the same question that I think most people with a moral compass—or who see organising as a practice of their faith or as … Continue reading Reflecting on my organising
The Iron Rule 