Fundamentals of Organizing Fundamentals of Organizing |George Goehl

We're getting back to the fundamentals of organizing, together.

No new interview this week, but we wanted to tell you about the new column George is writing all about the Fundamentals of Organizing. You'll find highlights from the interviews this season, full transcripts and new pieces all about the craft. Check it out at georgegoehl.substack.com.

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What does it mean to light a fire within -- rather than under -- communities whose voices have often gone unheard.

Gerald Taylor challenges us to not write places off, but to instead write them into what we are building.

Change can be exhilarating. But it can also be hard. In this episode, Caroline Murray talks with George about asking the difficult, vulnerable questions so that we can relate meaningfully to those with whom we organize. Speaking from decades of experience -- as a leader in the New Economy movement and former Executive Director of the Alliance to Develop Power -- Caroline describes why “why” is the key to being brave together.




You can find Caroline Murray at https://www.innovativeorganizing.org/ and learn more at peoplesaction.org/nextmove




People’s Action is a national network of 40 state and local grassroots, power-building organizations united in fighting for justice.  







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Organizing is ultimately all about power: who has it, how do you get it and how do you build it.