When choosing an organization, I recommend going to lefty events and making some contacts there, including asking if there are ways to help out. You can effectively do a “test run” if being in an org by helping with one of their actions, often a front group. For example, ANSWER will give you a sense for PSL. It can be hard to know which org to join without already being in one, but this helps with that.
Of course! And don’t hesitate to ask questions here if you think vibes might be off. Sometimes things are normal lefty organizing but still a surprise (e.g. a construction crit session) and sometimes they are a red flag (a not constructive crit session).
I’m glad you’re looking to join an org! When we organize, we win!
When choosing an organization, I recommend going to lefty events and making some contacts there, including asking if there are ways to help out. You can effectively do a “test run” if being in an org by helping with one of their actions, often a front group. For example, ANSWER will give you a sense for PSL. It can be hard to know which org to join without already being in one, but this helps with that.
That makes sense, and I do like how it is a two-way street. I can get a feel for them and they can do the same. Thanks!
Of course! And don’t hesitate to ask questions here if you think vibes might be off. Sometimes things are normal lefty organizing but still a surprise (e.g. a construction crit session) and sometimes they are a red flag (a not constructive crit session).
I’m glad you’re looking to join an org! When we organize, we win!