“Cancel culture” is a widely debated and misused term, often weaponized across the political spectrum. This four-part series, created by social justice practitioners, aims to reframe the term — not to dismiss accountability, but to explore how conflict, harm, and healing can be addressed in transformative ways that strengthen movements rather than tear them apart. The effort emerged from a 2023 gathering called Because We Need Each Other (BWNEO), bringing together 25 movement leaders to confront the fear, fragmentation, and call-out culture in leftist spaces, and to explore alternative approaches rooted in accountability and healing. The series offers readers a blend of personal narratives, cultural analysis, and practical tools, with each weaving together insights from the BWNEO gathering and real-world strategies for recognizing harmful dynamics and intervening with care. To learn more, click here.
