5.04.03 legislative actions and organizing

Road Test: NY Activists Create a New Poor People's Campaign

Bushwick, NY, February 2008. A protest against a negligent landlord. PHOTO: Make the Road New York
Authors: Melony Swasey

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Make the Road New York is admired for its consensus-based, collective decision-making, an intensive process that builds strong, trusting relationships, leadership, and shared agreement among members.

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Black and Brown Together

Jerry Ball, a poultry plant worker at Pico Foods, and union steward for the Laborer's Union. PHOTO: © David Bacon 2008
Authors: David Bacon

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In Mississippi, African American political leaders and immigrant organizers favor a different calculation: Blacks plus immigrants plus unions equals power.

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Seeking Work and Dignity King's "Second Phase"

Authors: Aaron Tanaka

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While King's vision for winning economic rights was cut tragically short, 40 years later his call to action is undeniable.

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Remembering Tony Henry And a Generation of Leaders

Tony Henry, 1989. PHOTO: American Friends Service Committee
Authors: Keith Harvey

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We need to remember that the dream was not just Dr. King's, but belongs to the many, many people who gave their time, their energy -- even their lives -- to achieve this powerful vision.

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How to Mobilize Students to Ally for Safe Schools: The Growth of Gay Straight Alliances

GLSEN members, Philadelphia. Photo: Conrad Ventur
Authors: Daryl Presgraves

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"You're gay and I'm straight, so let's call it a Gay-Straight Alliance."

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Action Alert: Debt Relief in Africa

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Justice Is Indivisible: Non-Discrimination Must Include Gender Identity

Yogyakarta Principles sign
Authors: Donna Rose

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Why I resigned from the Board of an organization I love.

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Ending the Cycle of Violence: Reforming Discriminatory Criminal Record Laws

CORI Reform Now!
Authors: Ivelisse Sanchez

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By depriving ex-cons of opportunity, current laws promote crime.

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A New Vision of Security: Remembering Randall Forsberg

Randall Forsberg
Authors: Randy Kehler

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The Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign was her brainchild.

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Reconfiguring Democracy: Venezuela's New Communal Councils Confront Bureaucracy

Demonstrators
Authors: Kendra Fehrer Ponniah

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Democracy means participation.

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