There are always two answers to this question: one for organizations, and another for individuals.
For organizations, the answer is that you should be increasing your organizational capacity so you can do all of those things. Educational events, networking events, protests, meetings; coalitions with establishment forces (unions, libs), coalitions with Socialist orgs (Anarchists, DSA). You have to hit every aspect of society so that, even if one approach isn’t working today, you’ve developed your cadre’s skills and presence so that when it becomes necessary tomorrow you have the ability to act.
For individuals? Be a part of your communities. Go to church, go to City Council, hang out at the bar. But the number 1 rule is: Be Normal. But do not shy away from your politics.
Try to join an organization. I’m in the PSL and can vouch for them. I have also worked with RCA and the DSA locally and they are both very good, especially if your local DSA is MUG or Redstar dominated. The important thing is that you’re organized, not who you’re organized under. Join a fucking Indivisible branch if that’s the only thing going on near you.
There are always two answers to this question: one for organizations, and another for individuals.
For organizations, the answer is that you should be increasing your organizational capacity so you can do all of those things. Educational events, networking events, protests, meetings; coalitions with establishment forces (unions, libs), coalitions with Socialist orgs (Anarchists, DSA). You have to hit every aspect of society so that, even if one approach isn’t working today, you’ve developed your cadre’s skills and presence so that when it becomes necessary tomorrow you have the ability to act.
For individuals? Be a part of your communities. Go to church, go to City Council, hang out at the bar. But the number 1 rule is: Be Normal. But do not shy away from your politics.
Try to join an organization. I’m in the PSL and can vouch for them. I have also worked with RCA and the DSA locally and they are both very good, especially if your local DSA is MUG or Redstar dominated. The important thing is that you’re organized, not who you’re organized under. Join a fucking Indivisible branch if that’s the only thing going on near you.
This comrade gets it.