Common Activist Errors and some proposals to rectify them

[mary <humdrum2 at libero.it>]

The editors of Palestine Think Tank are proposing a series of 
analysis papers that consider the topic of Solidarity and Activism. 
Firmly convinced that this is a crucial moment in the history of 
Palestine, the efforts of activists now, more than ever before, have 
to be effective, and at the service of the Palestinian cause. 
Sometimes we assume everyone knows what the cause is, and that 
everyone is doing their best to serve it. However, many times we 
encounter confusion as to what the basic issues and needs are. This 
leads to confusion among activists themselves, and the repetition of 
what we consider "errors" that should be avoided.

With this in mind, we present the introductory piece which presents 
the series as it now stands, and outlines the points that will be 
analysed in detail in the coming weeks. We hope it will stimulate 
constructive discussion and critique and will serve the purpose it 
was made for: to help all of us work in the best possible way towards 
the liberation of Palestine.

Please link, reprint, post, translate, disseminate to those you think 
may be interested, etc.

http://palestinethinktank.com/2010/01/22/common-activist-errors-and-some-proposals-to-rectify-them/

Feedback is welcome and all courteous and constructive suggestions 
for this ongoing project are appreciated.