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'''Grassroots''' is a political term referring to people organizing at the local level who personally support a particular point of view and are willing to vote and volunteer in personal activism (such as marches) to support a cause. It may catch on and spread across the Nation.
'''Grassroots''' is a political term referring to people organizing at the local level who personally support a particular point of view and are willing to vote and volunteer in personal activism (such as marches) to support a cause. It may catch on and spread across the Nation.
The grassroots is contrasted with professional organizers who have local chapters across the country that have no input on [[policy]], such as the [[DSA]]; or hired interest groups ([[astroturf]]), the [[Establishment]], and people who take political positions based on personal gain.
The grassroots is contrasted with professional organizers that control local chapters across the country that have no input on [[policy]], such as the [[DSA]]; or hired interest groups ([[astroturf]]), the [[Establishment]], and people who take political positions based on personal gain.
Genuine grassroots participation in politics exemplifies the civic duties promoted by [[republicanism]].
Genuine grassroots participation in politics exemplifies the civic duties promoted by [[republicanism]].