by Grassroots Leadership Academy | Feb 14, 2019
Valentine’s Day is as good an occasion as any to show loved ones just how you feel. Maybe this year, you’ve chosen to put your message on candy hearts, in the form of a playlist or on a handmade card. Or maybe, like many are this time of year, you’re a little...
by Brandon Osgood | Jan 10, 2019
Rachel Burgin has plenty of firsthand experience—she’s a former Florida state representative who has spent years working in local, state and national government. Check the Facebook Live that Burgin did in front of the U.S. Capitol to hear her share some of her top...
by Roberto Gutierrez | Jan 2, 2019
Bad bills are introduced in state legislatures nearly every day. Whether in a state house or in the halls of Congress, lawmakers regularly write bills that restrict freedom, raise taxes and enact harmful regulations. Often, special interests spend significant time and...
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 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 —...
