# Think Hopeful, Act Local Episode 21: RTO Network

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Podcast: [Think Hopeful, Act Local](https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-hopeful-act-local-7852087)
Published: 2026-01-22T05:59:31+00:00
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## Resource

The Regional Tenant Organizing Network (RTO) brings together local organizing efforts from over sixteen jurisdictions across six counties that fight for tenant rights. Blue Heart Director Eva Orbuch interviews James Huynh, Director of Regional Tenant Organizing Network in this inspiring episode of the Think Hopeful, Act Local Podcast. In it, Eva and James discuss tenant organizing on many levels, from 1:1 counseling to the more strategic interventions RTO works on. They cover personal motives for wanting to see this work get traction as well as ways to motivate others to engage. Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠blueheartaction.org/signup⁠⁠⁠ with a monthly donation⁠.

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