by Brandon Osgood | Oct 29, 2018
It takes more than a strong grasp of the issues to be effective in activism. Whether you’re door knocking, phone banking, delivering your elevator pitch or recruiting, the common denominator in these activities is this: Courage. It can be scary to talk to people...
by Grassroots Leadership Academy | Oct 24, 2018
Very few things in history were accomplished alone. After all, activism is a team sport. Here are a few tips for recruiting — and keeping — activists for your cause. Create a sense of community: The job of an activist can be a lonely one — but it doesn’t have to be....
by Grassroots Leadership Academy | Oct 10, 2018
On Sept. 26, Janisset Rivero shared her experience of living under Fidel Castro’s oppressive regime in Cuba. Rivero, a GLA trainer and curriculum specialist and a human rights activist, was speaking as part of a free speech panel hosted by Americans for Prosperity...
by Brandon Osgood | Oct 3, 2018
It can feel like the most uncomfortable moment of your life — and yet, it lasts less than 30 seconds. But at some point, everyone must make an elevator pitch. It’s one of your greatest tools as an activist. Getting your message across through an elevator pitch —...
