The Citizen Ninja Study Group takes a deep dive on Mary Baker’s method of activism outlined in her book Citizen Ninja: Stand Up to Power. The book is not required for the study groups but is helpful to have for reference. If you’d like to order a copy, we have the book available through the CFFS Store. You can also find it at other online book sellers.

The study group will follow the progression of the Citizen Ninja: Basic Training course that is available on Local Activist, a collaborative and e-learning social network site sponsored by Citizens for Free Speech. You can create your free account at localactivist.org. Once your account is approved, you can access the training by clicking on the “Courses” tab at the top of the site.

The full 8-part foundational Citizen Ninja: Basic Training course on Local Activist is available to you free-or-charge and on-demand. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate and are eligible to take then next training in the series, Citizen Ninjas in Action: Team Building Essentials. 

Also on Local Activist is a private “Freedom Pod” just for your study group cohort. Here you will be able to get to know other members of your study group cohort and your study group Ambassador can share resources and materials with you quickly and easily. To find your group page, simply click on the Freedom Pod link at the top of the Local Activist website and then on the Citizen Ninja Study Group link. Then click on “Sub Freedom Pods” to find the group page facilitated by your Citizen Ninja Ambassador.

There are approximately 24 Study Group lessons. Each week will focus on one of the lessons. While we hope you can join us for all 24 study group sessions, we know life happens, so if you miss a week or two, no problem. Just jump back in again when your schedule allows!

Topic Preview:
Session 1: What is a Citizen Ninja?
Session 2: Power is a Matter of Influence
Session 3: Direct Engagement
Session 4: Citizen Ninja Powers Part 1
Session 5: Citizen Ninja Powers Part 2
Session 6: Manage Your Emotions
Session 7: Zones of Awareness
Session 8: Seeking Opportunities
Session 9: Peg Your Audience
Session 10: Ask a Question
Session 11: Stage Your Discourse (Review)
Session 12: Make a Statement
Session 13: The Power of Words

ADVOCACY

We follow legislation impacting free speech on the national, state, and local levels and alert our activists when it's time to take action. Visit our Advocacy Center to see active campaigns you can take action on today.

TRAINING

We teach strategies and techniques for maximum impact when defending your rights and liberties at the local level.

CONNECTION

We foster opportunities for free speech activists to collaborate and learn from one another on our social platform Local Activist.

We are a national movement of ordinary citizens, defending Free Speech and fighting tyranny at the local level

CFFS is the premier national advocacy, training, and networking organization for local activists who are ready to exercise their First Amendment rights in a strategic and responsible manner to effect meaningful policy changes in their local cities, towns and communities.

We equip our nation of defenders to push back on all attacks against the First Amendment, including the expression of religion, censorship in the press, the right to assemble, and the right to engage with elected officials.

How you can join the fight

ADVOCACY

Laws are the primary line of defense for protecting the First Amendment. Our members can help support or oppose legislation that directly impacts free speech in America. We actively track bills and other regulations throughout the country on the local, state, and national levels. Sign up for alerts to know when to contact your representatives to make your voice heard.

TRAINING

In any given pursuit, we are only as good as our level of training. We support new and seasoned activist with training designed to level up your skills.

The Citizen Ninja Way
Citizen Ninjas in Action: Team Building Basics
Citizen Ninja Ambassador + Citizen Ninja Study Groups
Live Monthly Training

COLLABORATION

Connect with activists across the country to share news, information, and resources on our networking and e-learning platform, Local Activist. Teams and organizations can create “Freedom Pods” using the group feature to plan, coordinate, and manage documents and information in a private and secure online space free of censorship.

LEADERSHIP

If protecting and preserving free speech is your core passion, then we invite you to become a volunteer with CFFS to help mobilize citizens in your state. Join our State Chapter Leaders Network where you can play an important role in implementing a CFFS chapter in your community.