Campaign for America's Future is doing alot of teaching through participation. They have opportunities to sign petitions, provide information on how and who to call, set up local events and inform about nationwide events. I find the clarity and simplicity of teaching people how to be an activist online and in person to be very interesting. Also, there is no political party demands on volunteers, they just have to act on an opportunity. I see this type of teaching as having the possibility to be sustainable political development because once people know who to call or visit they can continue even without the organization. But, getting the DC scoop on what senator or representative is doing, saying or voting in which direction is impossible for the nonpolitically employed Jane/Joe on the Street. So, without this organization to keep tabs on what is happening in the capitals, the activism could not be sustained.
Campaign for America's Future is many organizations: Democracy in Action, Campaign for America's Future, OurFuture.org,
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