Hey John,
Social change is often catalyzed by disruptive, unpredictable events, even horrific ones. Understanding these trigger moments is vital if we are to leverage them. Join us this Thursday, April 23rd, 5:30 PM (PDT) at the training Trigger Events and How to Seize Them, we'll look at historical trigger events and how social movements responded, then discuss the Coronavirus as the biggest trigger event in modern times.
This training is part of the Animal Liberation Online Assembly (ALOA), a series of online events bringing together animal liberation activists from around the world. All are welcome, including those new to activism and veganism. To attend, you must register for free at dxe.io/ALOA if you haven't already. You will receive more information (call-in links and instructions) after you register.
Together, we will put liberation into action with our own hearts, minds, and hands.
If you're interested in getting more involved in this active community, apply to become a chapter member at dxe.io/apply.
Here are the other events we have happening this week (all will be taking place in Pacific Time, unless otherwise noted). Action events are highlighted in blue and community events are highlighted in orange -- both are crucial to our movement!
- Help Ban Dietary Racism (Call to action) - Help send a message to the US Dietary Guidelines Committee that dairy has no place on our plates as a food group for humans. If we get enough comments opposing the inclusion of dairy in dietary guidelines, there is a lot of pressure we can place on the committee. Use this link to submit a comment: http://bit.ly/2Qp1SU6. We have until June 1st to make a comment.
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 5:30 PM: How to Start a Microsanctuary - This training, led by Andrew Sharo, will teach you the skills you need to foster rescued "farmed" animals, or start your own microsanctuary. You will also learn the critical role that long-term animal care plays in creating a robust and active rescue network. This training is perfect for folks who want to help rescue animals with reduced legal risk. This event is also part of the Animal Liberation Online Assembly; you will receive information and instructions on how to join once you register for free at dxe.io/ALOA.
- Thursday, April 23rd, 7 PM: Guidance and Mentorship for Grassroots Leaders - What can grassroots leaders learn about guidance and mentorship from a world-famous coach? Join DxE co-founder Wayne Hsiung for the fifth session in a six-part series on effective leadership! All are welcome, even if you didn't attend the previous sessions. Join via Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/616283153 and Meeting ID: 616 283 153
- Saturday, April 25th, 11 AM: Meetup: Stories from the Community - Everyone we meet has their own unique and incredible story and experience. While we are all united for animal liberation, we all have our out backgrounds and stories to share! Our hope with the monthly Stories from the Community Meetups is to give a space for people in the DxE community to share and for us to learn about and appreciate each other! Join by Zoom with link https://zoom.us/j/176969886 and Meeting ID: 176 969 886
- Sunday, April 26th, 10 AM: A Principles Approach to Nonviolent Activism - What can we learn from historical social change movements and contemporary research on nonviolence? Trainer Amy Dillon will present the Kingian Nonviolence principles and discuss how we can apply their teachings when designing nonviolent actions and campaigns. This event is also part of the Animal Liberation Online Assembly; you will receive information and instructions on how to join once you register for free at dxe.io/ALOA.
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