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Local Militias Step into Government Gaps

NonProfit Quarterly

In recent years, the group, labeled by the Southern Poverty Law Center as right-wing extremists , has been painting a different picture of itself—as a disaster relief organization. Growing Activation In addition to trying to grow numbers, local militia groups are attempting to expand how they train for combat.

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

Less a conference than a facilitated retreat, the 2016 gathering will encourage the active and full engagement of all participants. Traditional workshops will be replaced by ongoing “engagement lab” discussions led by members of our community, together with many of our most inspiring and thoughtful civil society partners.