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8 people take a group selfie on an ice rink at night with lights hanging around the rink

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conflict resolution

Embracing Conflict Didn’t Tear Our Organization Apart, It Transformed Us (Part 2)

by: Bryan Mercer; and Hannah Sassaman
Article published:: July 6, 2022

Centering strategy and choosing trust enabled Movement Alliance Project to move through a transformation process to new possibilities.

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conflict resolution

Close-up of eight people standing close together outdoors, with open space and trees behind them. They’re quite mixed in skin tone, features, and gender presentation.

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Conflict in Organizations

Embracing Conflict Didn’t Tear Our Organization Apart: It Transformed Us (Part 1)

By: Bryan Mercer; and Hannah Sassaman

A line of young people in red T-shirts stretches the width of a street in front of a crows. They’re posed behind a banner that reads, “Democratic Socialists of America / Solidarity is essential/ May Day.”

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Democratic Socialists of America

Big Tent and Programmatic Unity Can Coexist in DSA

By: Jack Suria Linares

Rows and rows of people seated in a large conference room, all raising their hands. The photo is shot from the back of the room, so you just see their backs. Two big screens face the audience; it’s a windowless room with small lights all over the ceiling.

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Democratic Socialists of America

DSA Debates Show Growing Pains

By: Christine Riddiough

A row of people holding placards that spell out “BERNIE” in letters outlined with light bulbs.

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Democratic Socialists of America

More Smoke Than Fire in DSA Debates

By: Dan Lutz

In the foreground, a big red banner with white lettering that reads “Democratic Socialists of America.” People in heavy coats, scarves and hats stand behind it. Most are white. The thick crowd extends back down the city street. Lots of people are holding other signs, white with red letters, saying “Working women of the world unite.”

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Democratic Socialists of America

Democracy, Strategy, Modes of Struggle: The High-Stakes Strife in DSA

By: Max Elbaum

A diverse group of people putting outstretched hands together

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Leadership and Accountability

Balancing Accountability and Grace: Introduction

By: Jennifer Disla

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