Saul Alinsky

Saul Alinsky was an American community organizer and writer, best known for his influential work in the field of grassroots activism. Born in 1909, he authored "Rules for Radicals," a guide for organizing communities to challenge existing power structures. Alinsky emphasized the importance of direct action, strategy, and empiricism in bringing about social change. His methods focused on mobilizing ordinary people to confront issues like poverty and injustice. Although controversial, his ideas have inspired many activist movements and continue to influence political organizing and community empowerment efforts today.