Spent awhile trying to dig up an old post with some good advice from awhile ago, but couldn’t find it.

Regardless I remember a few of the key points:

• Don’t think you’re alone, or the first to think of a group idea.
• Look around you for existing groups and attend a few of their events. You don’t need to join them right away, just try to get a sense for whether they’re the kind of group you’re interested in.
• Even if the groups you find don’t seem the right fit, and what you’re really after doesn’t appear to exist, stay with those groups that are close enough to make connections and find likeminded people.
• Those likeminded people may help you find your way to the more nebulous networks of people you were looking for in more formal groups.

Where to start looking:

• Local news sources. Follow along to catch wind of any local groups organizing events that may be of interest to attend.
• Community centers, libraries, and religious centers. Look for events held at these locations that interest you and may relate to your political interests.
• Online meeting/event sites filtered to your area. Likely a mixed bag, but can be another good starting point for finding events to attend to meet likeminded people.

Some of this is pretty straightforward stuff, but I think it’s worth reiterating and putting together for those feeling at a loss as to what to do or where to get started in connecting with others offline to organize and exercise their political will.

If you have more ideas and elaborations on any of the above, please add them in the comments.