Human activity consists of action and reflection: it is praxis; it is transformation of the world. And as praxis, it requires theory to illuminate it ... Lenin's famous statement: "Without a revolutionary theory there can be no revolutionary movement" means that a revolution is achieved with neither verbalism nor activism, but rather with praxis, that is with reflection and action directed at the structures to be transformed.
-Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed

Memorable Brazilian educator, Paulo Freire, teaches us that we must link our radical activism with solid and intentional thinking. This page is a space where CARA's members and allies can showcase some of the thinking that creates the foundation for our work. If you have any editorial comments about any of the writings or if you want to add your own writing here, please contact us.

CARA's Disability Pride Project organizes contingent to attend "Free Our People" march
by Joelle Brouner, Project Action Community Organizer

Look Again: Domestic Violence and Disability
by Joelle Brouner, community organizer for Project Action

From One "Damaged Baby" To Another: Why People With Disabilities Should Oppose CRACK And The Effort To Positively Prevent You And Me
By Joelle Brouner, community organizer for Project Action

Engaging to Survive
by Alisa Bierria, program coordinator

An Historical Perspective on Anti-Rape Organizing
by Alisa Bierria, program coordinator

Organizing to Challenge Rape Culture
by Hollis Rendleman, former community organizer for the Youth Program