Community Organization

Start Local, Evolve, Network

Organizing communities is the core of where change happens. Did you know that even the Statue of Liberty was crowd-funded? It’s true. It was a joint venture of France and the US, and over 120,000 Americans contributed to the effort. Most donations were under a dollar (about $25 in today’s value).

Instead of focusing on listening to radio-hosts complain or just waiting for elections, we need to form networks of small communities and crews that work together to apply effective pressure on our local governments, so that they represent the interests of solid Americans and respect the rights of all. What’s a community? It’s any group of people with shared interests – a church, a group of local small restaurant owners, moms who homeschool. Community organization is not about gathering to hear a charismatic speaker talk about change – Community organization is about helping individuals within communities channel their existing concerns and frustration into productive and effective actions they do, and guiding them to strategically advocate directly for their own rights.

“What can we do?” This one-page PDF gives an overview of many actions that can be taken to advance the cause of protecting liberty at the local level, and putting appropriate positive/negative pressure on local government to protect the rights of all.

SNAP guide to non-violent transfers of power back to the people so as to have representative government. An extensive textbook on methods that many groups have historically used against oppressive government actions.

Podcast on how to use effective community organization at the local level – which is the level that really matters – to build a strong and influential movement that amplifies traditional and Constitutional rights and makes government think twice about trying to infringe on American liberties.

Good summary of the rights of protestors – what to do and not do – and a good pocket-sized printout that you can bring along to know your rights if you are going to hand out leaflets, wave flags, hold posters, and chant or sing on government or private property. (It’s from the ACLU, but what’s good for the goose is good for the gander).

SaveCalifornia.com – a good resource for those in California who want to partner with a larger organization.

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