#Creative Resistance

Unraveling Injustice with Steady, Imaginative Hands

Finally, endurance requires a way to count the unglamorous. Doug McAdam’s political process theory (1982) shows that movements win by aligning organization, strategy, and openings in power; many strikes fail early because they cannot outlast the calendar. Empirical work suggests that sustained participation by a small percentage of the populace can tip outcomes (Chenoweth, 2013). Baldwin’s No Name in the Street (1972) chronicles fatigue without surrender, reminding us that hope is practiced, not presumed. By setting proximate goals, marking incremental loosening, and returning tomorrow, we keep striking—steady, imaginative, and together. [...]

Imagination is the Only Weapon in the War Against Reality - Jules de Gaultier

The idea suggests that imagination fosters emotional resilience by allowing individuals to escape or rethink their predicaments, ultimately helping them endure or navigate through challenging circumstances. [...]