Activism Resources

HappyDem

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Introduction

In the evolving landscape of economic activism, having access to the right resources and training can make the difference between effective action and scattered efforts. This guide has been compiled to support individuals and groups engaging in economic activism, whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your impact. The resources provided here have been carefully selected to help you build knowledge, develop skills, protect yourself, and maintain resilience in long-term movement work.

Understanding that each person comes to this work with different needs and capacities, we've organized these resources into clear categories. You don't need to engage with everything at once - start with what feels most relevant to your current situation and gradually expand your engagement as you build confidence and capability.

Conclusion: Moving from Resources to Action

Having resources is important, but knowing how to use them effectively is crucial. As you explore these tools and training opportunities, consider creating a personal development plan that incorporates:

  1. Immediate Learning Needs: What skills or knowledge would help you be more effective right now?
  2. Medium-Term Goals: Which areas of expertise do you want to develop over the next few months?
  3. Long-Term Development: What deeper understanding do you need to build for sustained movement work?

Remember that movement work is a marathon, not a sprint. Take time to build your foundation, connect with others, and develop sustainable practices. Start where you are, use what you have, and build your capacity gradually.

Consider sharing these resources within your networks and contributing your own discoveries to the collective knowledge base. The strength of our movements lies not just in individual actions, but in our ability to learn, grow, and act together.

For ongoing updates and additions to these resources, bookmark this guide and check back regularly. If you discover new resources that should be included, or find that certain links need updating, please reach out through our feedback channels.

Together, we can build the knowledge, skills, and resilience needed for effective economic activism.

Movement Training Resources

Fundamental Organizing Training

Digital Organizing Skills

Staying Informed

Corporate Accountability Newsletters

  • Public Citizen - A nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that works to ensure government and corporate accountability (www.citizen.org)
  • Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) - A nonpartisan organization focused on promoting ethics and accountability in government (www.citizensforethics.org)
  • Common Cause - A nonpartisan organization working to promote open, ethical, and accountable government (www.commoncause.org)
  • Revolving Door Project - An organization that scrutinizes executive branch appointees and their ties to corporate interests (therevolvingdoorproject.org)

News Monitoring Tools

Alternative Economic Systems

Local Economy Resources

Cooperative Development

Digital Security

Movement Analysis and Theory

Educational Resources

Research and Analysis

Remember: Building your knowledge and skills is an ongoing process. Start with the resources that feel most relevant to your current needs and gradually expand your learning as you become more involved in economic activism.

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