Book · 2020 · Political Science
Mutual Aid
Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next)
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Um, well, well, first I hope that people have read Mutual Aid by Dean Spade. Um, sure, that's a really good book.
Why people recommend it
Mutual Aid by Dean Spade is a practical guide and foundational text that explores the history, theory, and execution of grassroots solidarity networks as an alternative to traditional charitable institutions. On Behind the Bastards during the episode It Could Happen Here Weekly 4, Melissa Acadera strongly recommended Dean Spade’s book as a vital starting resource for anyone looking to get involved in community work. Acadera expressed her hope that listeners had already read the text, positioning it as an essential primer for individuals entering the realm of mutual aid and collective organizing. Later in the same episode, Acadera reiterated her endorsement of the publication, again highlighting its value for newcomers seeking to understand the practical mechanics of community care and political resistance. The speakers framed the work as an accessible and necessary tool for building resilient solidarity networks capable of meeting immediate community needs while challenging systemic failures. Through these recommendations, the podcast underscored the growing interest in decentralized, community-driven support systems and the literature that supports effective organizing practices in modern social movements.
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Melissa Acadera Um, well, well, first I hope that people have read Mutual Aid by Dean Spade. Um, sure, that's a really good… 2
“Um, well, well, first I hope that people have read Mutual Aid by Dean Spade. Um, sure, that's a really good book.”
“Well, well, first I hope that people have read Mutual Aid by Dean Spade.”
