Grassroots Activism

A Tech-Powered Gay Rights Movement

Pam Spaulding | Posted 11.23.2009 | Technology


Pam Spaulding

With web sites, blogs, and social networking tools like Twitter and Facebook, the online LGBT community has emerged as an example of both leadership and rabble-rousing success.

The Browning Of Grassroots: Astroturf Taking Over Local Activism

Newsweek | Daniel Stone | Posted 09.20.2009 | Politics


A few weeks ago, seemingly out of the blue, people suddenly began referring to President Obama's proposal to include end-of-life-care assistance into ...

11 Habits of Highly Effective Lobbyists

Michael Markarian | Posted 09.08.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

It seems that grassroots lobbying is getting a bad rap these days, but that shouldn't discourage animal advocates from being in touch with their members of Congress.

The Millennials are Coming

Jason Rae | Posted 07.24.2009 | Politics


Jason Rae

Millennials. You may have heard the term. Those born after 1977 are more optimistic, service-oriented and progressive than Gen X'ers.

Green is the Color of Growth

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 07.19.2009 | World


Charlotte Safavi

Whatever the short-term political outcome, for me, this is no longer about who wins the election. It is about growth, about grassroots, about the green.

The Permanent Campaign Has No Borders

David Hoffman | Posted 01.18.2009 | Media


David Hoffman

Instead of pre-packaged messages broadcast overseas, building the capacity of local media and investigative reporters promotes transparency and creates a culture of democratic activism.