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Tactics Toolkit

Explore guides to activist tactics: benefits and challenges, how tos, examples and case studies, in depth resources and links.

Orienting Around Shared Purpose in Diverse Communities

A practical guide for local civic leaders who have people ready to work together, but are still figuring out what shared work should begin.

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Rural & Regional Organising in Australia: A Practical and Evidence-Based Guide for Activists

A practical how-to guide synthesising what the research evidence shows about effective organising and campaigning in non-metropolitan communities. This how-to guide is both for local activists and allied city-based organisations.

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Lessons from the Zohran for NYC Campaign: Strategy, Organising and People Power

Mohamed Alharbii and Gabriella Zutrau from the Zohran for NYC campaign share the story of how Zohran Mamdani won the 2025 New York City mayoral election.

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Creative Resistance: Lessons from Minneapolis, Minnesota

The people of Minneapolis have organised powerful, creative, joyful resistance to ICE, pushing back against brutality and authoritarianism.

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Pillars of Support: Start Here

What are Pillars of Support? Here is a curated collection of resources collated by the Commons librarians including introductory resources, videos, templates, case studies and exercises.

Protests: Start Here

A collection of resources to explore protests – why protest, do protests work, how to stay safe, how to organise a protest, etc.

The Commons Directory of Australian MPs and Senators

How do I contact my MP? Are they on social media? Access the Commons Directory of Australian Members of Parliament MPs and Senators.

Templates, Worksheets & Checklists for Changemakers

A collection of templates, worksheets and checklists for changemakers on campaign strategy & planning, tactics, organising, narrative, etc.

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New to Activism, Organising and Campaigning? Start Here!

A collection of resources by The Commons Social Change Library to help you learn all about activism, organising and campaigning.