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Organizing 101, part 3: World as it is vs. How it could be
As Gamaliel community organizers, we do our work because we recognize the injustice in our world — simply, we strive to see the world as it really is. While our work is also a radical act of hope and we go to this effort because we believe that we can transform our world, we also recognize that…
Read MoreOrganizing 101, part 4: Dominant Narrative vs. Transformational Narrative
A public narrative is a story that, when told in many different ways, can shift public consciousness and change what is possible. At any given time there are multiple narratives in the public arena, but the dominant public narrative is a narrative that trumps all other narratives and has the most power to shape what…
Read MoreOrganizing 101, part 5: Organized People, Organized Money
We believe power comes from two sources: organized people and organized money. Organized people work together toward a common goal because they have a shared self-interest in the success of that goal. But let’s be clear — we live in a capitalist society. Nothing gets done without money. Having and raising money is not enough.…
Read MoreOrganizing 101, part 6: Self-Interest
Self-interest is what compels individuals to engage in the work of organizing. What is it about a cause that speaks to you? What is at stake for you personally if nothing changes? That is your self-interest. Our culture conflates self-interest, selfishness, and selfishness, but do not be fooled. If you believe that you should live…
Read MoreSign on to Gamaliel’s letter in support of a path to citizenship in the Build Back Better Act
For the last 15 years, Gamaliel’s Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign has fought for a clear path to citizenship for all immigrants. Now, as the United States Senate considers the Build Back Better Act, we have a narrow window of opportunity to push President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer…
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