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You have /5 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

John L. McKnight, a professor of speech and urban affairs at Northwestern University, was an expert on community organizing and a keen researcher whose work focused on helping neighborhoods understand ...

In a homily for Corpus Christi Sunday, Pope Francis declared: In celebrating and experiencing the Eucharist, we too are called to share in [Christ’s] love. For we cannot break bread on Sunday if our ...

A group of over 50 Flathead County residents formed campaign committees working on issues related to affordable housing, mental health and infrastructure at a community meeting led by organizing ...

SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — Starting with flooding, COPS/Metro, a grassroots advocacy organization consisting largely of San Antonio religious groups, took on the issues that San Antonio leaders were ...