July 7, 2017
Applications for our Veterans Organizing Institute, scheduled for November 2-5, 2017, are now closed. The VOI is for progressive veterans involved in social change, or who are looking to get involved. Stay tuned for our Spring 2018 training.
May 12, 2017
“Founded in the wake of Trump’s victory and led by a 12-person leadership committee, Lancaster Stands Up aims to upend politics-as-usual in this central Pennsylvania city.” —The Nation
November 16, 2016
“As the world faces the horrors of a Trump presidency, many good people are asking, ‘What can I do?’ Jonathan Smucker’s book provides an urgent field manual for answering that question.” —Jeremy Scahill
November 16, 2016
Attracting new volunteers is essential for any movement group that wants to grow in size & capacity. But getting folks in the door is only the first step. Here are three tips for plugging people in.
November 11, 2016
How did this happen? And what will it take to win now? A reflection from Jonathan Smucker, director of Beyond the Choir.
October 17, 2016
Women veterans are speaking out against the GOP presidential nominee’s bigotry, misogyny, and reckless temperament. Help spread their video.
The Veterans Organizing Institute is a vet-led program to develop the leadership and organizing skills of veterans who are working for progressive social change.
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