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Don’t Mourn… Organize! Form An ADAPT Group!

ADAPT will hold a training on how to organize in your state and how to start, or re-start, an ADAPT group. Space is limited, so don’t delay!

August 15 – 19, 2014; Austin, Texas

ADAPT - Free Our PeopleTopics will include:

  • The dynamics of power
  • Thinking like an organizer
  • Picking and shaping an Issue
  • Winning Strategies/Tactics
  • Organizing a “Direct Action”
  • Negotiating – Getting to yes
  • Keeping your Group alive
  • Pitchfork Approach to Social Change

Limited stipends are available.

Application deadline: July 1, 2014.

For application information contact: [email protected] or 512-442-0252.