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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 2d

white reactionaries disenfranchising black voters to secure political power? that’s a jim crow. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

The Supreme Court Case That Could Hand the House to Republicans

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · 4d

In part one the latest episode of the Fascism Barometer, Alicia Garza - co-creator of the Black Lives Matter Global Network - shares how fascism is gaining and losing ground and how we can actively fight for a better future.

Check out the episode wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Sep 17

Kay is a genius at challenging the hate violence frame and I have learned so so much from her.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Sep 16

This past week on the Fascism Barometer, we spoke with Ken Montenegro and Che Johnson-Long about why now is an opportunity for us to assess what type of world we want to build as we fight continue to fascism. Fascism doesn't just seek to steal our safety, it also seeks to steal our joy.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Sep 8

In Part 2 of my conversation with strategist Tarso Ramos, we discussed how our fight with fascism and authoritarianism is going to require a bigger we.

Check out the latest episode to learn more about how we build a better future and continue to grow the anti-fascist movement.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Aug 20

Tarso Ramos joined us this week on the Fascism Barometer! The episode is so rich that we're doing it in two parts and exploring fascist advances, how much time we have to address them, and strategies for our movements. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts and fascismbarometer.org

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Aug 7

Grateful that Erica Woodland joined us to discuss fascism, trauma, emotions, and how we ensure that we're able to continue the work of collective resistance!

fascismbarometer.bsky.social @fascismbarometer.bsky.social · Aug 4

How do you cope to stay grounded and resilient?

This week, we chat with Erica Woodland on how fascism is impacting our mental health and our capacity to organize.

Check it out now on our website and all streaming platforms!
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Feel Everything to Fight Strategically: Erica Woodland on Emotions, Trauma, and Healing<br/> — The Fascism Barometer | Podcast and Learning Hub hosted by Ejeris Dixon

In this profound episode, Ejeris Dixon sits down with healing justice visionary Erica Woodland to explore how fascism is impacting our mental health and our capacity to organize.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Jul 21

Friends, I'm so excited to bring you this episode with the brilliant Rachel Herzing, co-author of How to Abolish Prisons. Please also check out the resource hub for additional ways to get involved and deepen your learning.

fascismbarometer.bsky.social @fascismbarometer.bsky.social · Jul 21

Today we’ve brought the incredibly accomplished Rachel Herzing. She explains what movements against fascism have to learn from the movement to abolish prisons, police and the surveillance state. #politicalpodcast #prisonabolition #defundthepolice

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Disrupting The Frontline of Fascism: Prisons and Policing with Rachel Herzing — The Fascism Barometer | Podcast and Learning Hub hosted by Ejeris Dixon

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Jul 9

Friends the episode with @iamcristinajimenez.bsky.social was powerful, honest, and grounded. We talked about what's needed to defend immigrant communities, but also beyond defense. Cristina offered an incredible vision on how to build a world where everyone has dignity and belonging.

fascismbarometer.bsky.social @fascismbarometer.bsky.social · Jul 7

As fascism continues to escalate, how are you showing up for the immigrant communities?

Listen to the latest episode to learn from a longtime immigrant justice organizer @iamcristinajimenez.bsky.social

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From Ecuador to Queens: Cristina Jiménez Moreta on Immigration, Fascism, and Liberation — The Fascism Barometer | Podcast and Learning Hub hosted by Ejeris Dixon

This edition of The Fascism Barometer finds host Ejeris Dixon sitting down with Cristina Jiménez Moreta—bestselling author, MacArthur Genius Fellow, and co-founder of United We Dream—for a timely co...

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Jun 25

Friends this conversation with @lumumbabandele.bsky.social is so powerful! We discuss the lessons that the Black Freedom Movement offers anti-fascist movements, from victories, to experiences of surviving government repression. And check out the Resource Hub for action steps and more reading.

fascismbarometer.bsky.social @fascismbarometer.bsky.social · Jun 23

What are two things that other anti-fascist resources have in common?

They weren't made by or for black people. And they don't talk about black experiences of oppression or liberation.

Check out the latest with Lumumba on how Black communities have faced and resisted fascism. fascismbarometer.org/

Season 2, Episode 7 of "The Fascism Barometer" podcast by Ejerie Labs, scheduled for June 23, 2025. The episode is titled “Telling the Truth, Telling Our Victories: Lumumba Bandele on Lessons from Repressive Times." The image features Lumumba Akinwole-Bandele, organizer and educator. Beside Lumumba is Ejeris Dixon, the host, a Black person in a blue shirt with an afro and glasses.

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RoadMap Consulting @roadmapconsulting.bsky.social · Jun 17

Wondering how capacity building can help fight fascism? Read this letter from Executive Director @lisaweiner-mahfuz.bsky.social, including recommendations for resources from Scot Nakagawa and @ejeris.bsky.social of @fascismbarometer.bsky.social

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How Capacity Building Can Help Fight Fascism – RoadMap

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Jun 9

I'm so grateful for @lsarsour.bsky.social for joining us on the @fascismbarometer.bsky.social. She offers us a masterclass on solidarity and shows us how Palestinian liberation and anti-fascist movements are connected. In these times of tremendous repression, she highlights our power.

fascismbarometer.bsky.social @fascismbarometer.bsky.social · Jun 9

In Episode 6 (S2), @lsarsour.bsky.social shares her insights from decades of organizing and movement building. In times when we see people do truly awful things, she reminds us that we all hold power as individuals—and even greater power when we unite in solidarity. Listen at fascismbarometer.org.

Season 2, Episode 6 of "The Fascism Barometer" podcast by Ejerie Labs, scheduled for May 26, 2025. The episode is titled “We Will Not Be Bystanders: Linda Sarsour on Solidarity, Resistance and Power." The image features Linda, Executive Director of MPower Change. Smiling beside her is Ejeris Dixon, the host, a Black person in a blue shirt with an afro and glasses.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Jun 8

“Tasted a little tear gas— tasted like fascism”

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · May 27

Friends this episode covers sooo much ground.... @shaneburley.bsky.social helps us connect this stage of fascism, to organizing amidst collapse, how to challenge antisemitism and it's weaponization, and how we connect all these struggles and to support Palestinian communities and movements.

fascismbarometer.bsky.social @fascismbarometer.bsky.social · May 27

Shane Burley explains that when the administration undermines our power in the courts and Congress, we have only one option left, each other. Find out on Ep 5 (S2) – Safety Through Solidarity: How Anti-War and Anti-Fascist Struggles are Connected. Listen at fascismbarometer.org. #antiwar

Season 2, Episode 5 of "The Fascism Barometer" podcast by Ejerie Labs, scheduled for May 26, 2025. The episode is titled “Safety Through Solidarity: How Anti-War and Anti-Fascist Struggles are Connected with Shane Burley." The image features Shane, journalist and author of 4 books on social movements. Smiling beside him is Ejeris Dixon, the host, a Black person in a blue shirt with an afro and glasses.

Resources for Season 2, Episode 5. Find more at fascismbarometer.org.

More resources for Season 2, Episode 5. Find more at fascismbarometer.org.

Podcasts and actions for Season 2, Episode 5. Find more at fascismbarometer.org.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · May 12

Yall this episode with @malkiadevichcyril.bsky.social is so powerful. Excited for your thoughts on the connections between radical loss, collective grief, and organizing against fascism.

fascismbarometer.bsky.social @fascismbarometer.bsky.social · May 12

When the fascists seek to break us down, we turn our collective grief into power. On Ep 4 (S2), Grief Is the Healing: Malkia Devich-Cyril on Organizing Through Loss, @malkiadevichcyril.bsky.social explores the emotions of organizing in repressive times. Listen, subscribe at fascismbarometer.org.

Season 2, Episode 4 of "The Fascism Barometer" podcast by Ejerie Labs, scheduled for May 12, 2025. The episode is titled "Grief Is the Healing: Malkia Devich-Cyril on Organizing Through Loss." The image features Malkia “Mac” Devich-Cyril, Healing, Sustainability and Culture Co-Director of Movement Innovation Collaborative. Smiling beside Malkia is Ejeris Dixon, the host, a Black person in a blue shirt with an afro and glasses.

Several readings help dig into transforming collective grief into power. You can find more details at fascismbarometer.com/resources/episode-10-malkia.

Several more readings help dig into transforming collective grief into power. You can find more details at fascismbarometer.com/resources/episode-10-malkia.

Several actions to take for collective liberation. You can find more details at fascismbarometer.com/resources/episode-10-malkia.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Apr 28

@mauricewfp.bsky.social of @workingfamilies.org joins me on the @fascismbarometer.bsky.social this week, as he breaks down how we defeat the MAGA agenda in Ep 3 (S2), No Kings, No Billionaires: Building a People-Powered Future! Listen and subscribe at fascismbarometer.org.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Apr 24

I loved having a chance to discuss fascism, coalition building, and all the complex ways we should be thinking about strategy now with @mskellymhayes.bsky.social on Movement Memos. I hope folks find this useful.

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · Apr 17

I talked with @ejeris.bsky.social about fascism, coalition building, and the compassion and shared knowledge we need to create safety and justice in these times. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or access a transcript + audio here:

Fascism Isn’t Coming — It’s Here. Now What?

“We don’t get to choose the people who show up for us and who save us sometimes,” says Ejeris Dixon.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Apr 16

Feeling isolated in your concerns fascism? You're not alone. On Ep 2 (S2), Trans Liberation in the Face of Fascism,
@schestnut.bsky.social of
Transgender Law Center joins me to turn that isolation into collective action. Listen, subscribe, and join us at fascismbarometer.org

Season 2, Episode 2 of "The Fascism Barometer" podcast by Ejerie Labs, scheduled for April 16, 2025. The episode is titled "Trans Liberation in the Face of Fascism." The image features Shelby Chestnut, Executive Director of the Transgender Law Center and the first Native Trans leader to head a national LGBTQ organization. Smiling beside Shelby is Ejeris Dixon, the host, a Black person in a blue shirt with an afro and glasses.

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Mar 31

Excited to be in this conversation with sooo many amazing people....come through if you can.

Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · Mar 31

Join @dreanyc123.bsky.social , Rachel Herzing, Scot Nakagawa, @ejeris.bsky.social , and Woods Ervin as they explore the role of challenging criminalization at the core of authoritarianism. W/ @interruptcrim.bsky.social

Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30PM ET

RSVP
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Criminalization at the Core of Authoritarianism, Fascism, and Resistance
April 9th at 6:30 PM ET

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Ejeris @ejeris.bsky.social · Mar 31

We just launched S2E1 of The Fascism Barometer, starting with @kenyonfarrow.bsky.social "How We Got Here and How We Get Out," detailing actions for you, organizations, and elected officials to counter Trump and MAGA. Listen and subscribe, and take action with us by visiting fascismbarometer.org.

Season 2, Episode 1 of "The Fascism Barometer" podcast by Ejerie Labs, scheduled for March 1, 2025. The episode is titled "How We Got Here and How We Get Out." The image features Kenyon Farrow, writer and strategist. He is a Black, queer man wearing a button-up shirt. Smiling beside him is Ejeris Dixon, the host, a Black person in a blue shirt with an afro and glasses.

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Maya Schenwar @mayaschenwar.bsky.social · Mar 25

"To fight against the state’s abortion crackdown, we must recognize how the assault on reproductive rights and anti-immigrant policy are connected — and refuse to entertain the lies of the Christonationalists in power."

- @schuylermitchell.bsky.social

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