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Navigating AI’s Role in Politics, Campaigns, and Advocacy: The TON Reading List

Tectonica has compiled a comprehensive reading list on AI’s impact on politics, campaigning, and advocacy.

Set Up Letter Campaigns for Contacting Australian MPs on Action Network

Step by step instructions and files for setting up letter campaigns for contacting Australian Members of Parliament MPs using Action Network.

Mental Health in the Palestine Solidarity Movement: Supporting Each Other

Mental health in the Palestine solidarity movement amidst a genocide: Fostering persistence and supporting each other through stress, burnout and trauma.

Book cover - Title reads 'People, Power, Change Organizing for Democratic Renewal'. Text at bottom reads 'Marshall Ganz'. Illustration of sillouette of a large group of protestors walking. In the middle they are holding a large banner which reads part of the title 'Organizing for Democratic Renewal'.

People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal by Marshall Ganz

Marshall Ganz’s new book “People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal” explores strategies for revitalizing democracy through organizing.

Movement Learning Catalyst: A Guide to Learning for Systemic Change

Guide for experienced activists and organisers in social movements who are keen to enhance their effectiveness in effecting systemic change.

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Movement Power: The Science of Nonviolent Direct Action

Step-by-step guide for activists about the movement power approach to building mass participation in campaigns for widespread social change.

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Campaign Strategy: Start Here

Looking to start a campaign or improve your campaign strategy? Here is a list of manuals, templates, tools and other resources to get you started.

Handbook of Research Methods and Applications for Social Movements

The Handbook of Research Methods and Applications for Social Movements is essential for those seeking to enhance their understanding of social movements through rigorous research.

Plugging People In: Orienting New Members & Volunteers to a Local Group

Effective collective action requires growing groups, which means welcoming new people is key! Try these three tips and download the welcome interview template.

Six Golden Rules for Engaging Campaigns

Check out these six golden rules from the European Center for Digital Actions for crafting engaging campaigns that resonate & inspire action.

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Compliance Playbooks: Political Fundraising in Europe

Discover the European Center for Digital Action’s country-specific political fundraising compliance playbooks.

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Digital Campaigning in Europe: A Series of Articles

This series of articles from the European Center for Digital Action explores the evolving use of digital tools and strategies in political and social campaigns across Europe, covering case studies, technological impacts, democratic implications, and ethical considerations.