Saul D. Alinsky
Saul David Alinsky was an influential American community organizer and writer, widely regarded as the founder of modern community organizing.
Born in 1909, he dedicated his life to improving living conditions for poor communities across North America.
Alinsky developed innovative strategies for grassroots organizing, focusing on empowering marginalized groups to effect social and political change.
His methods, which emphasized pragmatism and tactical flexibility, have had a lasting impact on activism and political organizing.
Alinsky's most famous work, "Rules for Radicals," published in 1971, continues to be studied and debated by activists, politicians, and scholars alike.
His legacy remains controversial, with some viewing him as a champion of democracy and others as a divisive figure.
