For progressive politicians, opting out of TikTok means giving up before you've even begun. Digital political strategic Raul Jurca warns that progressive political actors dismissing TikTok is a dangerous mistake that amounts to leaving the playing field wide open to be dominated by political opponents.

For digital organizers, AI and automation hold real potential to make fundraising drives more manageable and effective. Jordan Harp is a digital expert and the founder of Shift Cooperative. He sets out seven areas where these tools can boost your fundraising campaign and communication, whether you’re new to the AI and automation game or just want to be sure you’re getting the most out of them.

We’re all overwhelmed online — both users who are constantly bombarded with information, and producers who need to manage and sustain an endless number of profiles and pages. So how can campaigners produce good quality content that gets people’s attention? ECDA hosted a tech session and demo about IMPRION, a tool that could be your next secret weapon for communication that hits home.

For the past 15 years, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has functioned as a bellwether for far-right populism in Europe. Long before ‘democratic backsliding’ became the familiar term it is today, Orbán demonstrated how an elected leader can dismantle independent media and concentrate power, all while continuing to use elections to claim democratic legitimacy. Viktor Mák breaks down this strategy and explains why progressives need to keep a keen eye on these far-right cam

Media and civil society have never been more interdependent — or more under pressure. If you're working in progressive organizing, understanding how newsrooms actually operate today is no longer optional. It's essential for effective campaigning and public engagement.

In the wake of the stunning victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York City, progressive campaigners around the world have been taking stock and dissecting the campaign. Closer inspection reveals there was no single tactic that clinched victory. It was instead through a winning combination and effective integration of elements in the campaign — especially when it comes to digital and field.