Ten Steps to Nonviolent Political Change

  1. educate - learn the issue, the target in the power structure, the process, ask and answer questions

  2. communicate - tell individuals about the issue, mobilize, bring people into the fight

  3. collaborate - work with people who care about the issue, your networks, like groups, allies, coalition building

  4. delegate - spread work around for the issue, who is doing what, which skills required

  5. advocate - campaign a solution for the issue, mass awareness

  6. agitate - pressure decision makers about the issue, escalating tension, or “creative tension”

  7. negotiate - work with decision makers to address the issue

  8. legislate - change law, allocate funding, or get an executive order to address the issue, theory of change

  9. regulate - ensure it's working and the issue is solved or go back to amend

  10. celebrate - reflect how you addressed the issue before you move on to the next, motivate people to continue fighting or recruit new fighters