Videos from our 2022 summer gathering: Building Ecosocialism From Below

Videos from our 2022 summer gathering, Building Ecosocialism From Below, a collaboration of the ISE with folks from Cooperation Jackson and the People’s Network for Land and Liberation. The videos feature presentations by Kali Akuno, Mason Herson-Hord and many others.
Video: Confronting Climate Crisis Public Forum

A public forum held in Marshfield, Vermont, concluding an 8-day national gathering organized by the ISE and members of Mississippi-based Cooperation Jackson.
Communalism and Especifismo

An outlook from Uruguay describes how communalists can engage effectively with social movement groups and popular organizations.
On Dan Chodorkoff’s Latest Novel

A portrait of young people caught up in the political and cultural upheavals of the 1960s.
Meeting the Moment: Addressing the Uneven Sense of Urgency in the Climate Justice Movement
Now available on our YouTube channel.
Position available: ISE Program Director
The Institute for Social Ecology is seeking a new Program Director to collaborate with our current staff and board. This position includes a combination of educational programming, organizational administration, promotion/outreach, and public relations. A primary responsibility is to support (and expand) our existing educational programming, including a roster of online courses, one-time events/panels/lectures, in-person (and online) summer […]
Establishing Right Relations: Real Solutions to the Climate Crisis and the 6th Extinction Event

On March 25, 2022, the Institute for Social Ecology hosted a discussion with Tom Goldtooth, Executive Director of the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) on how climate change and indigenous self-determination are inter-related. Tom Goldtooth has served as the executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network since 1996. He has been recognized for his achievements over […]
China and the Western Left

This talk by Brian Hioe explores China and left politics today.
Ukraine and the Left, with Alex Gendler

In mid-April, the Institute for Social Ecology hosted author Alex Gendler to discuss the Russian war against Ukraine and current left debates on the conflict.
Social Ecology on NPR’s All Things Considered

Blair Taylor, the ISE’s former Program Director, was recently featured on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered to discuss ecofascism and right wing ecology.