American democracy is in crisis. Trust in government has been plummeting for decades; an alarming number of Americans—especially young people—no longer believe democracy is the best form of government ...

In his latest article, “Community Organizing for Social Justice: Grassroots Groups for Power,” Clinical Professor Lee Staples spoke to the power of grassroots organizations in addressing social ...

Understanding the dynamics that shape community practices, social habits and cultures is important for business owners who wish to understand how to better interact with community members from all ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. The recent collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge is the latest in a ...

Children watch their mother vote during the US general election in Greenville, North Carolina, on Nov. 8, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake African-American communities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, face more ...

Building community power and advancing a Third Reconstruction requires a combination of a clear vision coupled with a commitment to deep relational organizing. Hard-won victories for freedom and ...

Community Organizing Coordinators (COCs) are volunteer member leaders* who lead a Task Force in their state. With Task Forces being issue-specific, COCs bring together AIUSA members in their state to ...

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This week, the JOURNAL profiled Massachusetts community organizer Steve Meacham, who recruits activists and works to stop evictions of people living in foreclosed homes. Meacham described the process ...

BOSTON, Mass. – Healthcare professionals are among the most trusted voices when it comes to climate action, but often lack the personal belief in their capacity to make a meaningful impact while also ...

Americans don’t agree on much these days, but many feel that the U.S. is on the wrong track and the future is bleak. In a time of unprecedented division, rising inequality and intensifying climate ...