How to Survive the End of the World Freedom Practice in an Unfree World
Nov 21, 2025
Autumn Brown, a mother, musician, and activist rooted in Black feminist movements, shares her insightful journey from cooperative leadership to focusing on music and writing. She explores the concept of practicing freedom in an unfree world. Key topics include moving beyond performative activism to genuine relationships, the shift in organizing since 2020, and the importance of building coalitions across differences. Autumn also reflects on how martial arts, particularly Aikido, has transformed her approach to conflict and power, emphasizing practices that foster grounding and resilience.
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Make Childcare A Village Practice
- Create village-style caregiving to reduce parental burnout and increase resilience.
- Autumn says shared community care lets parents rest and be better caregivers.
Turning A Career Toward Art And Writing
- Autumn left AORTA after a year-long sabbatical to turn toward art and writing.
- She recorded two EPs, released them with her band, and is now focusing on a book about fugitivity.
Blame Undercuts Strategy And Soul-Work
- Autumn reframes political setbacks as reflections of who we are, urging deep self-examination rather than blame.
- She argues that treating opponents as stupid or evil is both toxic and strategically ineffective.