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When you see videos of people confronting policymakers, that doesn't just happen. It's deeply strategic and tactical work that helps everyday people hold powerful leaders accountable. So-called "bird-dogging" also plays an important role in supporting policymakers who are doing the right thing. Melissa Byrne is a talented organizer who has worked inside and outside government and for major campaigns. She calls herself a "resident troublemaker" for the progressive movement and is working hard on abolishing student debt.
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