Trump’s Re-Election was a Wake-Up Call.
Now, it’s Time to Take Action.
The re-election of Donald Trump was a devastating blow to democracy, to our safety and security, and to our emotional well-being. He has openly promised violence, retribution, and the erosion of rights—and his track record tells us he will deliver on those threats.
For many of us, this moment is marked by profound grief, rage, and loss. Loss of trust in institutions, in our neighbors, and even in loved ones who have fallen into the cult of Trumpism. It’s a heavy burden to carry.
But even as we grieve, the urgency to act has never been clearer. Lives are at stake. Our ability to resist, disrupt, and build resilient, supportive communities for survival depends on what we do next.
That’s why we created The Dual Power Accelerator—a ten-week training program designed to help you navigate these challenging times with tools for survival, disruption, solidarity, and resilience.
What Is Dual Power?
Dual Power is a proven strategy for creating safety, disruption and survival. It’s about building parallel systems and communities of care where we live that support survival for when traditional support structures weaken.
When implemented effectively, Dual Power can save lives, create meaningful change, and lay the foundation for alternative, community-based support systems as old ones fail.
The Dual Power Accelerator equips you with the strategies, skills, and community to:
Build networks of mutual aid and care in your local area.
Protect your peace and emotional well-being in the face of constant threats.
Organize and mobilize safely and effectively, even in a fractured media landscape.
Use disruption strategically to resist authoritarianism.
This isn’t about theory. It’s about practical, actionable strategies for creating change—starting where you live.
How does Dual Power Accelerator work?
✔️ A Virtual Private Community:
Access a nationwide community of likeminded progressive organizers on our safe and private platform for the course, with lifetime access.
✔️ Weekly Training Modules:
Each Wednesday starting February 5th, you’ll receive new content, including video lessons and workbooks.
✔️ Live Support Calls:
Join live calls twice a week to ask questions, share insights, and receive direct support from our team and your peers.
✔️ Flexible Learning:
Complete the training at your own pace and revisit the materials whenever you need.
Register Today:
Get immediate access to our starter guide on how to prepare to build community where you live. Then, on February 4th, you’ll get exclusive access to our private online community and course platform.
The course runs for ten weeks, with eight weeks of content, a mid-course break, and a final wrap-up call.
What You’ll Learn
Week One: Coming to Grips with Loss
Process the emotional impact of the election loss and learn how to move forward to take effective action.
Week Two: Systemic Oppression, Narcissism at Scale, and Dual Power
Understand the cycles of abuse at scale and how Dual Power offers a path for recovery and resistance.
Week Three: Setting Boundaries
Learn strategies to protect your emotional well-being, including boundary-setting and breaking trauma bonds.
Week Four: Navigating a Broken Media Ecosystem
Build community and mobilize effectively despite disinformation and compromised online spaces.
Week Five: Course Break
Week Six: Building Community for Survival
Discover how to create localized networks of mutual aid and caretaking.
Week Seven: Building Community for Disruption
Explore quiet and loud methods of disruption to challenge oppressive systems.
Week Eight: Building Community for Safety
Develop strategies to protect marginalized and vulnerable populations in your community.
Week Nine: The Way Forward
Create a vision for interlocking communities of care and resistance nationwide.
Week Ten: Wrap-Up Call
Reflect on your journey and prepare for what’s next.
Who’s Teaching This?
This program was created by Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin, our Founder. Elizabeth is a lifelong activist and organizer, and the host of the viral broadcast, ResistanceLive.
She has been featured on numerous mainstream media as an expert on leadership and change. She has also organized mass mobilizations, consulted on political campaigns for the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, and has interviewed senior officials at the DNC and in Congress.
So What’s My Investment?
Programs like The Dual Power Accelerator have traditionally cost thousands of dollars per participant. However, to make this vital work accessible, we are offering it at a significantly reduced rate:
*Longer payment plans are available at checkout through Affirm, Klarna, and other options.
You Pay Just
$999 $899 one time fee
Or
2 monthly payments of $459
Scholarships Available: A limited number of full and partial scholarships are reserved for those in clear and substantial financial need, with priority given to diverse backgrounds and identities. Apply here.
It’s Time To Be Part of the Solution
The challenges we face are immense, but together, we can create the systems and communities needed to resist, survive, and thrive. The Dual Power Accelerator is your opportunity to take action and make a difference.
FAQs
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The Dual Power Accelerator Program runs from February 4th for ten weeks, with a one week break in the middle of the program for integration.
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This is a virtual program. You can participate from anywhere in the world, from behind your laptop or your phone. We will email you weekly with all of your content as we go through the program together.
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No, this program is not like therapy, nor is it a substitute for any mental or physical diagnosis or treatment. If you are struggling with mental health concerns, we encourage you to seek out mental healthcare to address those.
This program is a personal and political development program. By registering for the program, you agree to our terms and conditions, and understand that this program is not a substitute for medical, legal, financial or psychological services.
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This program was created by Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin, our Founder, and the staff at the Gaia Leadership Project, to meet the need for immediate mobilization and community-building strategies at this urgent time. Elizabeth is a lifelong activist, former civil and human rights litigator, world renowned leadership coach, and consultant to progressive political causes and candidates. Learn more about us here.
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This program includes ten weeks of live and recorded training, customized downloadable workbooks of exercises and thought points, two live calls per week with Elizabeth to receive personalized and group support, a live private community, and other bonus resources to assist throughout the course. The training and support offered in this program is at a vastly discounted cost from our standard offerings, which have run into the thousands of dollars per participant historically.
We believe that all labor should be compensated. Our team and our staff work very hard to bring programs like this to our community at the lowest possible cost while overdelivering value. Further, the more paying participants we have, the more scholarships we can offer.
Our programs are not a fit for everyone, and we trust you to make the best decision for you. -
Scholarships are reserved for those truly in financial need. Please do not apply if you do not meet this criteria. Priority is given to those from diverse backgrounds and identities, and to those who have not already received a scholarship from us in the past 24 months. Please see the checkout area for the scholarship application.
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Due to the digital nature of this program, we do not offer refunds. If you have questions about whether this course is right for you, please email us at info@gaialeadershipproject.com.
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Feel free to contact us by email, and we’ll be happy to address any questions or concerns. Our team email is info@gaialeadershipproject.com.