Heather Booth: Organize, and Change the World (Season 13, Ep 6)

February 19
24 mins

Episode Description

Organizer and longtime activist Heather Booth says, "When we organize, with love at the center, we will change the world." Heather discusses her awakening to the power of this message during the Civil Rights Movement, the origins of the Jane Collective, and the training program she founded for organizers, Midwest Academy. She also outlines the Four Ms of Organizing:

  • Members

  • Message

  • Money

  • Movement

Beyond strategy, Heather emphasizes the importance of simply showing up: attend a demonstration, help register voters, and above all, vote.

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