The future lies in the many and varied forms of opposition to the “inhuman cynicism of power.” Highlighting the disconnect between governments and the population, the author emphasizes the need for active citizenship based on the values of solidarity and recounts concrete examples of global “resistance” that bears values, citing the tenacious Palestinian resistance, the nonviolent and civil disobedience response of the Burmese people (with a high rate of female participation) to the 2021 coup, and the clandestine efforts of Afghan women to ensure the education of girls, even at personal risk. In short, the text identifies these “resistances” as the way to build a better future. With color photos by the author.
