But if we don’t believe we can win, we won’t, because we’re less likely to run effective campaigns. Of course we need to make space to grieve & be realistic about what’s happening. We don’t have to be convinced we are going to win, just that it is possible. I’ve seen so much cynicism from professional campaigners and grassroots activists, and I’ve been there myself. This cynicism can damage our movements, driving action just because ‘something needs to be done’ that isn’t strategic and won’t have impact.