A container or membrane of expressed solidarity and commitment to establish a vital, resilient, and participatory civilization. This organizing structure provides the widest point of entry and lowest barrier to entry, a simple expression of alignment and a curiosity to learn and apply the core principles and practices of open civics. opencivics.co/network **Purpose:** Create the broadest possible circle of alignment around the vision of open civics **Who belongs:** Anyone who resonates with the ideas and wants to be connected **What it provides:** - Shared identity and belonging - Access to learning resources - Connection to the movement - Pathways to deeper engagement **Governance:** Minimal — primarily about shared culture and open access to resources **Key activities:** - Onboarding new allies - Sharing stories and content - Hosting exploratory gatherings - Maintaining open learning materials