The Election System Wasn’t Built for This

Not so long ago, the Republicans who ran elections in one of the nation’s most important battlegrounds—Maricopa County, Arizona—largely got along. There were egos and quibbles, sure. But in the face of unyielding attacks on elections led by President Trump, the recorder and board of supervisors—which together split election duties—resolved conflicts without blowing up a delicate system built on trust and cooperation. Today’s recorder and board, a mostly new cast chosen by voters in 2024, are different. They’re locked in an all-out war over the machinery, money, and operations that…

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Organizing 101: Your Platform is Power: How to Use Social Media to Amplify Voices

This blog is part of a longer series called ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’ Social media and activism are intertwined today. It’s important to know how to get your message and mission to the masses, and social media is one of the most efficient ways to do that. Think of social media as an extension of organizing: it’s where stories, actions, and relationships can make a big impact and spread your message and cause on a global scale. In this blog, we’ll learn how to choose which platforms to use,…

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The Democratic Base Is Angry

Perhaps I should’ve expected the meeting to devolve into chaos. It was predictable, especially if you subscribe to the essential maxim that any room containing several dozen women of a certain age and Summer Shandy on tap is bound to get a little rowdy. Unfortunately, the chair of the Ohio Democrats did not see it coming. Kathleen Clyde, the state party leader, was standing on a small stage at a bar in the Cleveland suburbs, having just finished delivering what was supposed to be a stirring call to action to…

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Organizing 101: Your Story Is Power: How Your Experiences Inspire Change

This blog is part of the series ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’ We just learned about the power of the messenger and now we’re going to learn about the power of your story.  Becoming a leader in your community isn’t just about strategy or tactics — it’s also about the stories we tell. Our stories help us connect, persuade, and inspire others to take action. In this blog, you’ll learn how to craft and share your stories to build power that will help advance your cause. Why Stories Matter Stories…

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