Everywhere people are at work to build a better world in which we - and some of the beauty of this world - will be guaranteed to survive. Everywhere they are at war with the forces threatening us and the planet. Rebecca Solnit beautybuildforce share on social
We have a real role in how our own collective lives, our nation, and our world and society turn out. Seizing those opportunities is important, and disasters are sometimes one of those opportunities. Rebecca Solnit collectivedisasterimportant Change image and share on social
Women often find great roles in revolution, simply because the rules fall apart and everyone has agency, anyone can act. Rebecca Solnit actagencyfall Change image and share on social
There are infinite shades of grey. Writing often appears so black and white. Rebecca Solnit appearblackgrey Change image and share on social
Credibility is a basic survival tool. Rebecca Solnit basiccredibilitysurvival Change image and share on social
Joy doesn't betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is a fine initial act of insurrection. Rebecca Solnit actactivismalienate Change image and share on social
We are entering an era of heightened disaster, thanks to climate change. Being prepared for disaster will mean being prepared to sift truth from rumour, and being prepared to adjust our worldview. Rebecca Solnit adjustchangeclimate Change image and share on social
The world you live in is not a given; much of what is best in it has been built through the struggles of passionate activists over the last centuries. They won us many freedoms and protected many beauties. Count those gifts among your growing heap. Rebecca Solnit activistbeautybuild share on social
The oil dinosaurs want to win so badly in my home state because what happens here matters everywhere. The nation often follows where California goes. Rebecca Solnit badlycaliforniadinosaur Change image and share on social
For me, being in a car or on an airplane is like being in limbo. It's this dead zone between two places. But to walk, you're some place that's already interesting. You're not just between places. Things are happening. Rebecca Solnit airplanecardead share on social
