As attendees of the 2008 Republican National Convention cheered their candidate in September, they witnessed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin ...

It is now a commonly held belief that funding organizing work is the most effective way to bring about real, effective social change. But what is the history behind that belief? How have full-time ...

As a community organizer, I’m excited about the possibilities. Regular people across Ohio are fighting long-term to make our electorate match our values. I grew up in Dayton, a city that has known its ...

Theodore A. Moore is taking the reins at the Alliance for a Greater New York. Moore was tapped to lead the economic and environmental advocacy group, also known as ALIGN, starting in October. A ...

We’re in desperate need of broad-based community organizing these days. Many of the most tangible injustices in our world, both large and small, appear to be unresolvable through straightforward ...

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. When we think of democracy, we often picture elections, debates and the legislative process. But some ...

Behind the May 20 opening of the Expo Line to Santa Monica lies the untold story of dozens of dedicated volunteers who worked for decades and made this line happen. In 1989 Santa Monica city officials ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A meeting was held Saturday in west Louisville as community leaders brainstorm ways to make the city a safer place for everyone. The first of three meetings took place ...

This story is part of a partnership between Verite News and Modern Farmer. Verite News is nonprofit news outlet covering New Orleans. You can read more of their work here. Chekeita Strong stood up in ...