Stacey Abrams's Anti-Authoritarian Campaign Gains Momentum as 'Force Multiplier'
In a bid to combat authoritarianism in the US, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has announced that her campaign, 10 Steps, has attracted dozens of new partners representing millions of voters. The coalition, which includes prominent activists and organizations like Democracy Forward and MoveOn, aims to build a national infrastructure for resistance and reclamation.
Abrams's initiative was launched last year in response to the growing threat of authoritarianism under Donald Trump's presidency. She defines competitive authoritarianism as a regime that demotes democracy and abides by rule of law only as a premise. The US has seen at least nine out of 10 steps towards this, according to Abrams.
"We know there are people who are angry, afraid, and uncertain," Abrams said in a statement. "But now they need to take action, and the challenge is finding them and understanding how you fit in." To address this, Abrams serves as both a wayfinder – guiding individuals to their next steps – and a force multiplier, connecting and building momentum.
While big acts of resistance like general strikes are important, groundwork must be laid first. "A general strike is just one tool; we need to remember that those tools are parts of what has to happen," Abrams said. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of infrastructure pieces – local community engagement and civic groups with lower public profiles.
The coalition includes a wide range of organizations, from familiar activists like Democracy Forward and Indivisible, to lesser-known groups such as New Disabled South, Red Wine and Blue, UnidosUS Action Fund, and Gen-Z for Change. "Gen Z rejects the idea that we have to sit by and watch our country descend into authoritarianism," said Cheyenne Hunt, executive director of Gen-Z for Change.
Abrams's 10 Steps campaign aims to bring together organizations spanning various issues to form a national framework for resistance and reclamation. By doing so, it seeks to ensure local community involvement and prevent the reliance on just resistance alone. "The campaign is to bring these organizations together so that we can form this national infrastructure – not just for resistance, but for reclamation," Abrams said.
As Abrams continues her fight against authoritarianism, she emphasizes the importance of grassroots engagement and coalition-building. With dozens of new partners joining her cause, 10 Steps seems poised to become a significant force in shaping the US's response to the growing threat of competitive authoritarianism.
In a bid to combat authoritarianism in the US, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has announced that her campaign, 10 Steps, has attracted dozens of new partners representing millions of voters. The coalition, which includes prominent activists and organizations like Democracy Forward and MoveOn, aims to build a national infrastructure for resistance and reclamation.
Abrams's initiative was launched last year in response to the growing threat of authoritarianism under Donald Trump's presidency. She defines competitive authoritarianism as a regime that demotes democracy and abides by rule of law only as a premise. The US has seen at least nine out of 10 steps towards this, according to Abrams.
"We know there are people who are angry, afraid, and uncertain," Abrams said in a statement. "But now they need to take action, and the challenge is finding them and understanding how you fit in." To address this, Abrams serves as both a wayfinder – guiding individuals to their next steps – and a force multiplier, connecting and building momentum.
While big acts of resistance like general strikes are important, groundwork must be laid first. "A general strike is just one tool; we need to remember that those tools are parts of what has to happen," Abrams said. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of infrastructure pieces – local community engagement and civic groups with lower public profiles.
The coalition includes a wide range of organizations, from familiar activists like Democracy Forward and Indivisible, to lesser-known groups such as New Disabled South, Red Wine and Blue, UnidosUS Action Fund, and Gen-Z for Change. "Gen Z rejects the idea that we have to sit by and watch our country descend into authoritarianism," said Cheyenne Hunt, executive director of Gen-Z for Change.
Abrams's 10 Steps campaign aims to bring together organizations spanning various issues to form a national framework for resistance and reclamation. By doing so, it seeks to ensure local community involvement and prevent the reliance on just resistance alone. "The campaign is to bring these organizations together so that we can form this national infrastructure – not just for resistance, but for reclamation," Abrams said.
As Abrams continues her fight against authoritarianism, she emphasizes the importance of grassroots engagement and coalition-building. With dozens of new partners joining her cause, 10 Steps seems poised to become a significant force in shaping the US's response to the growing threat of competitive authoritarianism.
... sounds like some serious organizing effort goin on but how can we be sure it's not just a bunch of groups lookin for a leader 
? and what makes her think she's the one to unite 'em all? need some more info on these "10 Steps" before I get on board 
... also, isn't this just another way to say "resistance" without really gettin' their hands dirty?
they were so good! anyway back to this news... i dont get why we need all these organizations joining together its like trying to solve a puzzle with a million pieces lol 
what if they're all gonna step on each other? or what if some ppl arent down with it? doesnt that kinda defeat the purpose of fighting against authoritarianism? 
! It's like, we need more people talking about this and mobilizing for change. I love how she's framing it as a national effort to build resistance and reclaim our democracy. We can't just sit around waiting for the next big act of resistance, we gotta be building those infrastructure pieces ourselves 
. I'm seeing so many organizations coming together under her umbrella, from familiar ones like Democracy Forward to new groups like New Disabled South. This is exactly what we need - a national framework for organizing and community engagement. And let's be real, Gen Z is leading the charge on this one 
. Cheyenne Hunt said it best when she said "we can't just sit by and watch our country descend into authoritarianism" - no way, we gotta take action!
she's like a breath of fresh air in politics, you know? and i love how she's not just about big acts of resistance but also about building that grassroots infrastructure from scratch 
she's all about building that community and making resistance more accessible for everyone 
i love how she's not just talking about big acts of protest, but also about laying the groundwork with local engagement and smaller orgs 
it's so important to remember that resistance is all about building a collective force, not just individual actions 
. It's all about building that national infrastructure for resistance and reclamation – can't just rely on big acts of protest alone 
. Abrams gets it, grassroots engagement is key 
. And I love how she's bringing in these lesser-known groups to amplify the message 
. Gen Z is all about this reclamation vibe too 
. We need more people like Stacey Abrams who are willing to take on the challenge and bring folks together 
. This 10 Steps campaign feels like a game-changer, let's keep the momentum going 
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to the conversation!
- I mean who wouldn't want to see more people getting involved and making a difference? 10 Steps is like, totally on point with building that national infrastructure for resistance... sounds like we need it rn 
. And if she can bring together all these different groups under one umbrella, that's going to be a game-changer 
. Stacey Abrams's campaign is definitely tapping into that vibe, but I think it's also building something much more powerful - a sense of community and collective action 
It's time to take back our country from those who want to silence us and undermine democracy 
. Building a national infrastructure for resistance and reclamation is a genius move 
. We need people to take action, and Abrams is all about connecting the dots 
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. It's not just about the big acts of resistance, but also about laying the groundwork first 
. I love that she's bringing together all these organizations, from familiar activists to lesser-known groups 
. We need to make sure local communities are involved and not just relying on one big action 