Sentence examples for like a grassroots from inspiring English sources

The group, Citizens for a Sound Economy, seemed like a grassroots movement, but according to the Center for Public Integrity it was sponsored principally by the Kochs, who provided $7.9 million between 1986 and 1993.

In a way, the armed invasion of Libya's ministries seems like a grassroots protest.

Less like a grassroots, people-centered movement, oftentimes these nonprofits look more like the corporate world, with its hierarchies and cutthroat strategies.

"like Napalm on a grassroots blaze".

It would be, suggested Edwards, "like Napalm on a grassroots blaze".

For protection and as witnesses, Israeli activists from organizations like Ta'ayush, a grassroots movement challenging racism and inequality between Jews and Arabs, have accompanied the village's shepherds when they graze their sheep close to Israeli settlements.

They want to funnel it through smaller organizations so it looks like more of a grassroots effort".

He organizes like-minded individuals and creates a grassroots movement that struggles to gain steam in a culture that would rather turn a blind eye.

Being a grassroots organization, we like to give people as much responsibility as they are willing to take on.

In Russia, these top-heavy campaigns are less obviously top-down, and are made to look like they come from a grassroots base.

Sites like the Freecycle Network, a grassroots not-for profit organisation, and CraigsList offer up white goods, furniture and clothing for no cost.