Reinventing Activism, Part 4: Learn From the Cat Lady Mickey Z.

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Photo credit: Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. -- World News Trust
July 10, 2020


(Part 1 of this series can be found here)

https://worldnewstrust.com/reinventing-activism-part-1-marching-in-circles-mickey-z

(Part 2 of this series can be found here)

https://worldnewstrust.com/reinventing-activism-part-2-what-would-a-personal-trainer-do-mickey-z

(Part 3 of this series can be found here)

https://worldnewstrust.com/reinventing-activism-part-3-borrow-something-from-gasp-corporate-culture-mickey-z


I know a little something about activists. Click on the above links for more about that. I also know a little something about cat ladies. My Mom was the cat lady on every single block she ever lived on. Our apartment was always teeming with felines. (To this day, I feed stray cats -- as does my sister.)

Breaking news: My Mom knew more about direct action than just about any activist I’ve ever met. Please allow me to explain…


Photo credit: Mickey Z.

Cat ladies don’t waste time, energy or resources

No marches, signs, chants, or interminable meetings. No all-day social media flame wars. No need for selfies or other forms of virtue signaling. No purity litmus tests. Why not? Because none of these -- nor any other typical “activist” tactic -- serve the mission. It’s not about the cat lady. It’s about the cats. They need food, water, shelter, and sometimes medical care. The local cat lady methodically provides them with all of that and more on a regular basis. Any questions?

Cat ladies are dedicated, committed, and reliable

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https://worldnewstrust.com/reinventing-activism-part-4-learn-from-the-cat-lady-mickey-z