By offering low-barrier digital actions, we also give people immediate relief and a direct way to be part of the solution.

Caitlín Otway breaks down the reasons behind the success of many far-right figures on TikTok and argues that progressive politicians should use the platform to their own advantage. For years, many of us working within progressive movements saw TikTok as culturally influential but politically secondary. It shaped trends, produced viral absurdities and occasionally embarrassed a candidate. It wasn’t a place where long-term political reputations were built. But that opinion now

Politics today operates in a media environment more chaotic, fragmented, and saturated than anything we've previously known. Content production is no longer the privilege of a few but a mass sport. For Tibor Dessewffy, these developments bear a stark warning. Like it or not, it’s in the AI-shaped environment of the here and now that impact must be made. Those who stay out of this space don’t just fall behind – they become invisible.

Beth Becker discusses why making people feel welcome and at home from the start is vital for movements to build strong connections with supporters and – ultimately – successful campaigns.

Each year, the M+R Benchmarks Study explores 180+ nonprofit digital programs to identify key trends in fundraising, email, social media, web traffic, and more. Although the data is US-based, it remains highly relevant for progressives in Europe tracking different issues and organizational areas. These trends help us identify what is working across the field, spot new developments, and understand what ‘normal’ numbers look like.

An alliance of trade unions, civil society organizations, and young activists has secured a crucial victory in the fight against unpaid traineeships. ETUC Confederal Secretary Tea Jarc explains how campaigners defied intense opposition to push the proposal forward, bringing Europe one step closer to ending the exploitation of young workers.