“It all starts with being fed up and talking to other people.”
We spotlight Akron-based Rev. Raymond Greene Jr. who used his direct sales skills and lessons from being incarcerated at a young age to become an organizer – ultimately heading Freedom BLOC’s fight to build Black political power.
After a Busy Election, Organizers Have Year-Round Work to Do in Georgia
A look ahead of Georgia politics for 2023.
What You Should Know About the Lame Duck Session
Congress should prioritize passing critical legislation for workers and families before the end of the year.
Wisconsin Voters Understood the Assignment (Mostly).
Organizing around economic security overcame racism and disinformation in the Governor’s race, but there’s still work to do.
Rent Stabilization Ballot Initiative Could Help Bring Workers Back to Central Florida
The initiative and using American Rescue Plan funds for longer term housing solutions could provide critical relief to Florida renters
National Voter Registration Day Celebrates Ten Years
The outstanding gap in registration and ongoing threats of disenfranchisement from extremist Republicans continue to make the holiday necessary.
What Black Voters in the Midwest Want
CCA’s Dorian Warren talks with OOC’s Prentiss Haney about the All In for Ohio Agenda, mobilizing Black voters ahead of the Midterms.
In Georgia, Young Grassroots Organizers Are Key to Keeping the State Blue
As the Georgia primary nears, organizers on the ground have played an integral part in raising early voting numbers and mobilizing the youth vote.
We Need More Diverse Latinx Voices in the Media to Connect With Voters
When political parties group all Latinos into one narrative, I know I am not the only person within the community that becomes discouraged from staying politically engaged.
Georgia Republicans Want to Take Away Local Control in Our Most Diverse County
As Georgians look to their leaders to help us recover from the pandemic, Republicans in the General Assembly are fixated on ensuring that local governments only exist to serve them.