Therapist and author Prentis Hemphill shares how to throw yourself into activism without breaking yourself in the process.
Community Building
At The Breaking Point
Take a look at how Americans across the spectrum are each hitting a breaking point — and what that means for the country.
Can Politics Be Self-Care?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson makes the case that connecting with neighbors and making change can be self-care.
Carry Your Torch
Why running for office — from school board to city council — can be empowering rather than draining.
Courage and Love
Two moms from very different worlds discuss the friendship and courage behind protecting their community from ICE.
Craftivism
Take on a crafty project as a group to make a political statement, provide mutual aid, and build community.
Get Offline and Find Your People
Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts talks about why getting offline to ‘find your people’ is where real change starts.
Guide To Monthly Meet & Eats
See how to organize your fellow Troublemakers for a monthly meetup to try food from around the world and support immigrants.
High-Fiving for Humanity
Listen to how a friendship struck up at the gym grew into a 400-member group — a story of connection becoming organizing.
How to Host a Kickass House Party
Learn how to plan and host a house party that brings people together for building community and taking action.
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