How to make grassroots political change (w/ Katie Fahey)

How to make grassroots political change (w/ Katie Fahey)

Author: TED July 8, 2024 Duration: 31:52

What can you do when a problem feels too daunting to take on? Enlist some help. Political issues can often feel too difficult to solve, but Katie Fahey–the founder of the grassroots organization Voters Not Politicians and executive director of the democratic reform organization The People–says we have more power than we think. This week, she talks with Chris about how a community of regular citizens can organize together for change… and have a real, lasting impact on the way their government works.

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