Thousands of small groups with few resources spend large amounts of time trying to influence decision-makers. For the most part, these groups are made up of ordinary citizens driven by a desire to make a difference beyond their own lives. Governments and corporations call these people 'troublemakers'. Those who study complex problems ranging from health care to global warming say we need far more troublemakers, far more active citizens. Unlike similar books that are aimed at non-profits with paid staff, The Troublemaker's Teaparty is specifically designed to help small, volunteer citizen groups. An invaluable resource, it answers the basic questions of citizen action: How to get others involved? How to respect different views, but work cooperatively? How to make progress when decision-makers refuse to listen? How to find the time and resources? The Troublemaker's Teaparty starts where most people start -- on small actions focused on local improvement -- then shifts to larger actions that transcend place. Clear, concise, accessible, and down-to-earth, this will become the definitive citizen guide.