This is a great piece. We need new forms of activism to deal with this new problem. Infighting isn’t going to solve it, and neither are traditional organizing models. Cheers to the creativity and passion of young people, who refuse to be patronized and written off because of current so-called “political realities.” We always put the cart before the horse, try new things, and we should keep doing that, because it’s what we’re good at.

Phil

I want to challenge every activist out there to tell their story – write it, film it, compose it, paint it, sculpt it, sing it. Tell it in whatever way resonates with you. Our stories inspire, so don’t keep them to yourselves.

This blog is an incredible resource, but don’t stop there. Take your stories to local newsletters, discuss it in your everyday conversations, pitch it to the traditional media, find new media outlets, create your own youTube channel. Let’s challenge ourselves to tell our stories as often as we can. Some may not think that what they’re doing is all that impressive, but you never know who you might inspire to join the action through your story.

So here’s my question: will you challenge yourself to share your stories, your experiences with new people in new ways?

But when we put these actions into the context of our larger movement, when we realize the need to actually show people with their own eyes what climate solutions look like, when we recognize how creating real, tangible examples of a climate positive future helps us advance our political agenda (indeed is critical to it!), then this kind of “mid-range” action IS activism.

This summer is going to be amazing. My friends in Oregon are starting to call it the Summer of Climate Love! Head to the Summer Opportunities tab to see just a taste of what young people are spending their summers doing.