Stories by Gavin Leonard
Gavin Leonard, 24, is co-founder of CONTROL - a community-based non-profit in Cincinnat, Ohio. He also serves as director of Elementz, co-founded Cincinnati Copwatch, and has paid the bills for the last three years working for an affordable housing developer. Gavin has been actively working on various social justice issues for the past seven years.
Building a Movement: Young leaders share their tips on staying true to the mission of social change, as they transition from all-volunteer activism to established institutions.
Posted on Jun 26, 2006, Source: WireTap
Opinion: As America increasingly relies on charities to solve social inequalities, our young expert offers a plan to make the most out of our desire to help communities in need.
Posted on Feb 9, 2006, Source: WireTap
Point-Counterpoint: Do today's organizers have what it takes to build a lasting progressive movement? Two young activists debate and disagree.
Posted on Jan 4, 2006, Source: WireTap
A young native of Ohio offers a long-term plan for transforming politics in the Midwest. First on the agenda -- don't move to San Francisco or New York.
Posted on Jun 22, 2005, Source: WireTap
