If you're on Twitter, you've probably seen a few tweets that look something like this: ".@neworganizing, what time does tonight's event start?" Recently, I've gotten questions about the dot (.) at the beginning of a tweet. It all comes down to how Twitter determines what to show people. When your tweet starts with the handle of a person or organization, Twitter assumes it's a reply. So why does that matter?

We’re a community of organizers, and we’re committed to solving the biggest challenges that stand in the way of change.

Our basic belief is simple: if people have the skills to engage others, the tools to build powerful campaigns, and a community of practice to help them learn and grow, they can win real change, make measurable improvements in people’s lives, and restore faith in our government and our democracy.