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Jules Kirk – Obituary

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of friend and comrade Jules Kirk, who died on Thursday, November 27. Jules was a co-founder of Communities that Protect and Resist (CPR). Her passion for and understanding of the importance of Community as a form of resistance and protection were instrumental in our organization takingContinue reading “Jules Kirk – Obituary”

Announcement: we’re now a coalition member in Blue Earth Defense (BED)

We in CPR are excited to announce that we’re now a coalition member in Blue Earth Defense (BED). Blue Earth Defense is an international organization dedicated to defending our one and only home. BED is run by a group of volunteers spanning three continents, who have come together by our common love for Mother EarthContinue reading “Announcement: we’re now a coalition member in Blue Earth Defense (BED)”

The emperor has no clothes, and the corporation has no say

A CPR salute to South Park and other political satirists We at CPR would be remiss if we didn’t use this opportunity to highlight the brilliance of using humor as a weapon for resistance. In the US, there has been a wave of FU by humorists and political and social satirists directed at the veryContinue reading “The emperor has no clothes, and the corporation has no say”

Reflections on Fascism

Occupied Lands of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Front Range Colorado RockiesBy Jennifer Murnan American politics have been increasingly controlled by the wealthy elite. Oligarchy, government by a few for corrupt and selfish purposes is already present in the system. Every day the political situation worsens it follows that our communities must open conversations on howContinue reading “Reflections on Fascism”

The Ethics of Resistance Leadership

The following post is an excerpt from a draft of the forthcoming book. Leadership for Resistance, planned for 2025: THE ETHICS OF RESISTANCE LEADERSHIP. ” The central question informing discussions about leadership, in whatever context, concerns, ‘what is good leadership?’ …the definition question in leadership studies is not really about the questionContinue reading “The Ethics of Resistance Leadership”

Contrasting the Matriarchal and Patriarchal Ethic

“The principle of balance between the sexes, between generations and between humans and nature constitutes their (matriarchal societies) fundamental ethical value.” Heide Goettner-Abendroth Societies of Peace. Ethics are at the foundation of any human structure or practice, visible and invisible. Just as the tenor and quality of leadership are determined by the ethics adopted byContinue reading “Contrasting the Matriarchal and Patriarchal Ethic”

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Profile of Resistance Collectives #1: CRAP!

PROFILES OF RESISTANCE COLLECTIVES: Each quarter CPR highlights one of the many rich examples of Resistance Communities found around the world. For our inaugural issue, we share the profile of a new Community in Canada. CRAP! (Creative and Radical Alternatives for Preparedness) is a radical collective formed by Bastou Bacharach in concert with the principles we sharedContinue reading “Profile of Resistance Collectives #1: CRAP!”

Fred Gibson’s interview on Resistance Radio

Here is a link to listen to the interview: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-tf8qa-9bb37 Fred Gibson is a co-founder and Core Member of Communities that Protect and Resist.An environmental and social justice activist, he’s lived in Colorado off and on since 1970, and has witnessed the native beauty and biological diversity of the Front Range, as well as itsContinue reading “Fred Gibson’s interview on Resistance Radio”