Writing a letter to the president can be an effective way for advocates to have their voices heard, influence policy decisions, and move public opinion if done with some planning and intentionality....

This is a straightforward guide for organizers who are planning protests. The below sections layout the logistics of organizing a demonstration, strategies, and tactics, and how to leverage the event...

This is a user-friendly guide to effective protesting. Topics include individual involvement, what to know before joining a protest, what to wear, on-the-ground tactics, encounters with law...

Originally, election days fell on a Tuesday in November to accommodate farmers. Tuesdays were chosen as it often took a day to travel to polling places; many needed Monday to travel after spending...

Voting helps set a general policy platform through the endorsements of candidates and/or political parties. Direct action, conversely, is when citizens mobilize independently (e.g. protest or strike)...

Voting is a process by which each individual expresses their support or opposition to a proposal. Consensus is a process of building agreement among members for a proposal. The key difference is that...