Category: Community Involvement & Organizing

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...

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...

Election day is a big deal and knowing the basics are essential! Below are some of the most commonly asked questions every election season as well as links to key local information. Happy...

Community organizing theory examines many concepts including power-relations, human interests, relationship building, democracy, community development, negotiations, and more. These theories often...