Rally+Rise is about redefining what it means to be an activist.

At Rally+Rise, we believe that everyone is an activist–whether you’re a poli-sci major or just a graphic designer who is over the status quo.  

We also believe that activism doesn’t have to be boring; it can look cool, sound real, and be fun. It can be a way to meet likeminded people, learn something new, and feel seriously empowered.

And perhaps most importantly: We believe that all activism starts with you.

Let’s talk 2021 #goals.

We want to help you take that activist energy ignited in 2020 and turn it into something that lasts longer than a news cycle.

Think: Sustainable, in-it-for-the-long-haul activism that leads to true progress.

That’s why we launched #LikeAnActivist, a monthly program that supports you along your activist journey (no matter where you’re at now—or want to head).

We’ve also officially launched our Activist Social Club on Patreon, a (virtual) spot for our exclusive workbooks, guides, and resources—with an extra dose of community mixed in. If you like the work we do and want to support us, you can do so over there, too.

Ultimately, we’re here to help you learn about what it means to be an activist—and how anyone (yes, that includes you) can make a difference.

Yes, we did.

Rally+Rise began (c. 2016) with the goal of making New York a true blue state.

In four short years we’ve helped disband the IDC, turned the New York State Senate blue, elect exciting young politicians to statewide office, and pass major progressive legislation like the Reproductive Health Act, the New York Health Act, the DREAM Act, GENDA, criminal justice, gun control, election and campaign finance reform, and way more. (Oh yeah, and helped raise $30,000+ for reproductive and civil rights orgs.)

In 2020 we set our sights nationally, launching our #NoRegretsNovember campaign. Ultimately, our 100-day program helped hundreds of first-time activists get involved in the election, through our workbooks, resource guides, and (virtual) events.

We’ve also helped to change the conversation around activism, and what it means to be relevant to younger people. Vogue, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Racked, and more have all featured us, our work’s the focus of an entire section of How to Start a Revolution (journalist Lauren Duca’s new book), and we’ve gotten really nice shout-outs from Tracee Ellis Ross, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Billy Eichner, and lots more people you’ve probably heard of. (TYSM!!!)

Rally+Rise’s founder and director is Rebecca Davis, a Webby Award-winning writer/ editor who for many years led a secret life as an activist. She’s now excited to be open about her passion for making the world a better place—all while making it way easier for anyone else to take action, too.