Uncivil Society by Tom Watson

Crisis in Minneapolis: A Community Under Siege

This episode highlights the tragic killing of community activist Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, the widespread fear among residents, and the…

Jan 20 • Tom Watson

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Saving Idealism in a Time of Extremism and Violence - A Conversation With Ami Dar

An in-discussion with digital nonprofit pioneer Ami Dar, founder of Idealist.org. We discussion the role of idealism in combatting extremism and…

Jan 12 • Tom Watson

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Five Critical Areas to Watch in 2026: Key Road Signs for Nonprofit and Civil Society Leaders

Welcome to 2026. If you're leading a nonprofit, working in civil society, or fighting for a more just world, buckle up. Here are five areas to watch.

Jan 5 • Tom Watson

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December 2025

Dangerous Times and Funding Threats: Navigating Civil Society in 2026

A conversation with philanthropy expert Steve Manzi, who led major campaign efforts at the MetMuseum. We discuss billionaire philanthropy, the attack on…

Dec 30, 2025 • Tom Watson

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Counting Down the Top 10 Uncivil Society Stories From 2025 - A Dangerous List

The top 10 stories from the world of philanthropy and civil society for 2025 - and the list signals extreme danger for our democracy and our work.

Dec 22, 2025 • Tom Watson

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Uncivil Society - 'We're Still Here, Doing the Work' (Episode 1)

Watch now | Ten percent of the American workforce - and their organizations - came under direct attack this year. But the work continues.

Dec 18, 2025 • Tom Watson

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'We're Still Here, Doing the Work'

Ten percent of the American workforce - and their organizations - came under direct attack this year. But the work continues.

Dec 17, 2025 • Tom Watson

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July 2025

Cruelty Is the Point: Inside Trump’s ICE Roundups and the Joy They Bring His Base

This is not about border security. It’s about institutionalized sadism, a despicable celebration of human suffering, and a moral emergency for the…

Jul 29, 2025 • Tom Watson

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May 2025

The Only Political Ideology That Matters Now Is Opposition

It’s not just the economy, stupid - inside the growing Democratic schism between business-as-usual accommodation and true opposition.

May 14, 2025 • Tom Watson

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April 2025

Our 'Uncivil Society' - the Fight Continues

A new name for the newsletter - and a slightly shifting focus - designed to mirror to new toughness that we're seeing in the opposition to the radical…

Apr 28, 2025 • Tom Watson

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March 2025

The Exorcism of Despair: Scenes from the Opposition

The quiet and depressive resignation of January has exploded into vast organic anger as spring nears and the daffodils of democracy poke through the…

Mar 18, 2025 • Tom Watson

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February 2025

Democrats Are Stuck Using LinkedIn Tactics In a Post-X World

Supporting liberal democracy unfortunately remains a domain of performative civility. It's time for the language of the streets.

Feb 25, 2025 • Tom Watson

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