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Lessons for designing visual communications to win hearts, minds, and long-term change
How can visual communications truly support progressive change? In this post, Mariana Spada shares lessons from years of designing for campaigns—from local to global—on how to move beyond trends and create visuals that are strategic, authentic, and built to inspire lasting impact.
Mariana Spada
3 hours ago3 min read
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It’s Not About the Money—It’s About the People
It’s Not About the Money—It’s About the People
Liza Baranyai
Apr 103 min read
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The death of the follower: progressive organizing in the age of algorithmic discovery
The death of the follower: progressive organizing in the age of algorithmic discovery
European Center for Digital Action
Mar 285 min read
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Report: The social media domination of the German far right
The purpose of this report is to examine how far-right parties—specifically the German AfD—use digital tools and platforms for campaigning,
Adrien Beauduin
Mar 1810 min read
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A milestone in fighting violence against women in Hungary
A report on how the rapid movement persuaded the police to cooperate with women’s rights specialists
Written by Fanny Mommertz
Fanny Mommertz
Mar 78 min read
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"Belonging before belief" - A book review of 'Undivided – The Quest for Radical Solidarity in an American Church' by Hahrie Han
A book review: Undivided – The Quest for Radical Solidarity in an American Church by Hahrie Han
Written by Soma Fuxreiter
Soma Fuxreiter
Feb 204 min read
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A 'Crisitunity'
The sudden halt of USAID funding is undeniably devastating, but it also forces a reckoning with long-term dependencies and power structures
European Center for Digital Action
Feb 126 min read
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The Political Tech Space in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities
I recently joined over 550 people at the inaugural Political Tech Summit in my home city of Berlin
Jordan Harp
Feb 65 min read
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How Ireland's left can build momentum after the 2024 elections
ECDA recently sat down with Clare O'Donoghue Velikic of ODV Digital to discuss the recent Irish elections and the possible steps to break...
European Center for Digital Action
Jan 286 min read
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From Grassroots to Policy: the inspiring achievements of Pink Box in Poland
the inspiring achievements of Pink Box in Poland
European Center for Digital Action
Dec 20, 20245 min read


Winter 2024 book recommendations
Book recommendations from 2024
European Center for Digital Action
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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😽The Swiftie List 😽
10 things progressives can learn from Taylor Swift
Benjy Cook
Dec 4, 20246 min read

Gaming for Change: How Italian activists used playfulness to fight entrenched corruption in Liguria
Learn how Italian activist organisation Genova Che Osa created a campaign around a video game–proving that humorous tactics work
European Center for Digital Action
Nov 28, 20244 min read


Book review: The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively by Todd B. Kashdan
Ever felt like the world desperately needs change, but don’t know how to start?
Tibor Dessewffy
Nov 12, 20243 min read

Rapid response case study: CCOO Catalunya letter campaign against an unjust dismissal
A member of the union, Comissions Obreres (CCOO) Catalunya was fired from their position for organizing a strike. The unionneeded to respond
Oriol Corbella
Oct 23, 20243 min read


The Rise of the AfD and the Digital Challenge: How Progressive Parties in Germany Can Catch Up
Five German digital strategists look at the tactics that have contributed to the AfD’s rise and share digital strategies for progresives.
European Center for Digital Action
Oct 9, 20249 min read

White Paper: The populist mirage and the search for a progressive mystic
This essay explores the roots of populism's widespread appeal
Tibor Dessewffy
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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Case Study: European Election 2024 and use cases for organic social media
Learn how our team used Sosha - an organic social media engagement tool in this year's EU elections,
European Center for Digital Action
Sep 19, 20244 min read
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Digital Despots: How Autocrats Exploit Technology and Globalization
Review of Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Rule the World by Anne Applebaum.
Tibor Dessewffy
Sep 6, 20248 min read


Pride Month - Celebrating hot digital campaign tactics from our LGBTQI+ friends
Learn how ILGA-Europe managed to align a large chunk of the new European Parliament with its goals and strategies, and how Arcigay in...
European Center for Digital Action
Jul 31, 20246 min read
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