grassroots

The term grassroots, among activists and community organizers, refers to an independent nationally unaffiliated organization, governed by and serving the needs of the people. A grassroots movement is an upstart movement usually devoid of corporate investors and sponsors. 

Grassroots organization and movements utilize volunteers to distribute the main goals and objectives of the movement and often have offices dispersed throughout surrounding neighborhoods.

To be grassroots is to have an ideology or political stance, which has newly developed in response to the environmental needs of a local population. For this reason, grassroots organizations generate money from local business leaders and community organizers.  

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “grassroots”

• Warnings about “top-two primary” measure in California

  
  OntheWilderSide — Authority: 440
  KW: A colleague of mine noted that the article below, and the strong participation of California State Senator Abel Maldonado [Republican] in this debate, shows that — contrary to some people’s assertions — top-two primaries are something party bosses want (not something that would limit the power of party ...
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• Gaza Freedom March Set for Minneapolis on Dec. 30 and for Gaza on Dec. 31

  
  Sabbah — Authority: 143
  By Coleen Rowley (Former FBI Special Agent) | Sabbah Report | www.sabbah.biz Gandhi said that the purpose of nonviolent action is to "quicken" the conscience of humankind. Citizens of Minnesota are called upon to stand in solidarity with an expected 1,300 International Peace Activists (including a number of ...
  12 hours ago

• When fear is a good thing

  
  Esrati — Authority: 136
  Today’s Dayton Grassroots Daily Show goes where no one really wants to go. How many billions does it take to stop a terrorist? The only answer is zero- because that’s the nature of terrorism: it only works because it’s unexpected. The ultimate surprise attack. The latest actions by a Nigerian Muslim on a plane ...
  19 hours ago

• OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUBARAK FROM THE GAZA FREEDOM MARCH

  
  Sabbah — Authority: 143
  December 26, 2009 Dear President Mubarak; We, representing 1,362 individuals from 43 countries arriving in Cairo to participate in the Gaza Freedom March, are pleading to the Egyptians and your reputation for hospitality. We are peacemakers. We have not come to Egypt to create trouble or cause conflict. On the ...
  2 days ago

• Fields of Growth: Christmas Update

  
  IL Blog Central — Authority: 443
  Less than 24 hours before I flew to Uganda for my Fields of Growth Christmas trip, I received a call from George Schietinger asking me to attend the Credit Suisse Philanthropic Forum. George’s two sons Grant and Kent (Manhasset Middle School / Long Island Express) saw our video blogs on Inside Lacrosse and shared ...
  2 days ago

• Top 10 Drift Films of 2009

  
  Wrecked Magazine - A Drifting Magazine featuring Formula D, D1GP, MSC, D1 Grand Prix, Pro Drift, and more! — Authority: 132
  We overlooked all the drifting videos released in 2010 and picked out the Top drifting films of the year based upon views, buzz, links, quality of production, and entertainment. Here is how they stacked up: 10. Rhys Millen with his Hyundai Genesis: First Look 9. AW Films Takes on Formula D Seattle 8. The Soul ...
  2 days ago

• Christmas commercialism combated by "Advent Conspiracy"

  
  Particular Baptist Kev's Random Thoughts — Authority: 140
  A growing number of Christian churches are joining forces with a grass-roots movement known as the Advent Conspiracy, which is seeking to "do away with the frenzied activity and extravagant gift-giving of a commercial Christmas," reports Thaddeus M. Baklinski, LifeSiteNews.com.The group was founded by Portland pastor ...
  2 days ago

• Fields of Growth: Pictures from the school and games

  
  IL Blog Central — Authority: 443
  Fields of Growth director Kevin Dugan sent a few photos from his recent work in Uganda to go along with today’s blog - check them out below.In-Game ActionGroup shot at the fieldGirls between gamesGetting the nets readyOn-field actionEnjoying the gameOn the sidelineBetween sessionsThe coaches
  2 days ago

• 4409 — Merry Christmas Neo-Cons!

  
  wacLA.org — Authority: 127
  > Watch on YouTube See what happens with help from you guys! From the desert in Phoenix It’s a 9 hour round trip to complete your billboards.. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. http://www.PatriotsQuestion911.com Lets make these billboards viral across the world! These are YOUR billboards ...
  3 days ago

• Egypt allow humanitarian group Viva Palestina to enter Gaza

  
  Sabbah — Authority: 143
  Press release: Government of Egypt changes policy to allow humanitarian group Viva Palestina to enter Gaza December 27, 2009 Gaza Freedom March congratulates the Government of Egypt on its change of policy to allow international missions into Gaza during December with the decision to allow the Viva Palestina ...
  3 days ago

• Auto sales in rural markets boost China to No. 1 - The Associated Press

  
  Beijing 2008 Stadium — Authority: 143
  Auto sales in rural markets boost China to No. 1 - The Associated Press The Associated Press Auto sales in rural markets boost China to No. 1 The Associated Press Chengdus dusty, smog -choked roads are jammed with a smorgasbord of brand names — big Toyota and Lexus SUVs, sleek Mercedes ...
  3 days ago

• Relax, Holy Father. Viva Palestina and George Galloway are doing the job for you

  
  Sabbah — Authority: 143
  By Stuart Littlewood * | Sabbah Report | www.sabbah.biz Dignitaries, emissaries, human rights delegations, fact-finding trippers… they come and go, but Gazas suffering continues and day by day gets worse, thanks to the corrupted leadership of the international community who are the scandal of our age. But ...
  4 days ago

• Yes, We Still Can…

  
  Barack Obama NOW! — Authority: 91
  OUCH ! This was the guy I voted for. What happened? If you’re as annnoyed as I am about the lack of a public option in the health care “reform” bill, I’d encourage you to support: YesWeStillCan.org WIth your help, this clip could be on television, and President Obama could be reminded of one of the ...
  4 days ago

• Christmas and Copenhagen

  
  Progressive Democrats of America Blog — Authority: 128
  By Ted Glick | From Future Hope column, December 21, 2009The huge—and hugely disappointing, as far as the official results—Copenhagen world climate conference has just concluded. Since the worldwide celebrations of the birth of Jesus ...
  4 days ago

• DN!: Study Reveals “Revolving Door” Between Capitol Hill Staffers and Healthcare Lobbyists

  
  OntheWilderSide — Authority: 440
  from DemocracyNow.orgA new study on healthcare lobbying published in the Chicago Tribune has found that healthcare companies have spent $635 million on lobbying over the past two years. At least 166 former congressional aides involved in shaping healthcare legislation have registered to lobby for healthcare companies. ...
  4 days ago

• Green Party leaders: US negotiators at the Copenhagen summit helped kill necessary measures against global warming, replacing them with vague vows on greenhouse gas emissions

  
  OntheWilderSide — Authority: 440
  US Green Party leaders expressed their dismay with the failure of the UN summit in Copenhagen to reach an agreement on international action to curb climate change.Greens have been especially critical of: the grossly inadequate emissions reduction proposals that the US and other rich countries brought to Copenhagen,the ...
  4 days ago

• A Republican walkout is last chance for redemption on Obamacare

  
  The Betrayal — Authority: 153
  IT’S THE DUTY OF EVERY SENSE OF ‘POLITICAL INTEGRITY’ New Analysis by Doug Cook © 2009/2010 (Dec. 21, 2009) — November 21, 2009 Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi while orchestrating  a secret bill of socialistic health care, have vowed to pass legislation widely viewed as unconstitutional, and unacceptable by at ...
  5 days ago

• Senator Ben Nelson Nebraska, STOP the Health Care Bill before Christmas rally, December 22, 2009, Senator Ben Nelson’s Office, Stubborn_Facts, Harry Reid unconstitutional bribes

  
  Citizen Wells — Authority: 562
  Just in from Stubborn_Facts at Grassroots in Nebraska, December 22, 2009. Grassroots in Nebraska   Stubborn_Fact- sStubborn_Facts has invited you to the event ‘STOP the Health Care Bill Before Christmas! Rally’ on Grassroots in Nebraska!  REMINDER!! RALLY TONIGHT AT 6PM + DON’T FORGET TO BOMBARD BEN ALL ...
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• Ben Nelson, Grassroots in Nebraska, December 22, 2009, Keep the pressure on Senator Nelson, Vote no, Health Care Bill, Harry Reid bribes

  
  Citizen Wells — Authority: 562
  From Grassroots in Nebraska, December 22, 2009. A message to all members of Grassroots in Nebraska Bombard Ben Nelson Let’s keep the pressure on Senator Nelson through Wednesday! Besides the rally scheduled for Tuesday (see below), we need people to call, fax, email and make personal visits to his offices. ...
  5 days ago

• Interfaith Interaction at Parliament of the World’s Religions

  
  God's Politics Blog — Authority: 655
  I recently returned from 8 days in Melbourne Australia where I attended the 2009 Parliament of the World’s Religions. I had taken five of my Claremont School of Theology students along to participate in this remarkable six day gathering of…
  5 days ago

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