#4 Beyond No: Building YES Coalitions for What Comes Next
From THRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLE by Michael C. Patterson
January 27, 2026 · 13 min · Season 7 · Episode 4
About this episode
Michael C. Patterson discusses the importance of YES coalitions in conjunction with NO coalitions for democratic renewal.
Comments? Send me a text message. In this episode of Flourish in Times of Struggle, Michael C. Patterson explores the difference between NO coalitions and YES coalitions—and why democratic renewal requires both. Drawing on contemporary activism and movement strategy, the episode examines how resistance to harmful policies must be paired with a shared vision of what comes next. Saying no can stop injustice. Saying yes helps us imagine and build a more just, humane, and durable future. Su...
People in this episode
Host: Michael C. Patterson
Topics covered
- activism
- coalitions
- democratic renewal
- social justice
- movement strategy
Keywords
- YES coalitions
- NO coalitions
- activism
- social justice
- democratic renewal
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