David Thurston is an organizer with the Center for a New Culture, as well as a psychotherapist and community organizer in Washington DC. He publishes poetry under the name BYPO PHOENIX at
byporevolution.com and has produced seven zines of printed work. David’s creative work engages with themes of collective liberation, amplifying erotic energy, celebrating neurodiversity, and cultivating emotional resilience. David is trained in the principles of emergent strategy and has a long history in work to uproot white supremacy, amplify immigrant justice, and work towards trans and queer liberation. He served as Anti-Racism Organizer and Educator for CASA, Outreach Coordinator for the National Equality March, and as Art Director for No Justice No Pride.
