A political scientist studied the rise of grassroots activism in local government. Philly was his case study.
Political scientist Stephen McGovern's book, "Mobilization Politics," examines how Philadelphia activists used grassroots tactics to influence local policy on criminal justice, immigration, and labor rights.
Stephen McGovern's "Mobilization Politics" details how Philly activists employed bottom-up tactics to win major policy victories in criminal justice reform and protections for immigrants and workers.
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