Reflecting on My Journey at Turning Point Action
In a candid new editorial, Janet Griggs reflects on her time as a full-time canvasser for Turning Point Action, exposing critical lapses in safety protocols and management responsiveness that every grassroots activist needs to hear
JULY 2026THE CITIZEN & THE ACTIVIST
Understanding Turning Point Action
Life is short and none of us know how much time we have so I am going to share what I must say. I am sharing this not to tear the organization down, but in the hope that it will encourage the leadership to finally prioritize the safety and well-being of the people who make their work possible
I worked for Turning Point Action when Charlie died. I was doing door-to-door canvassing for them full-time. I had more escalating threats to myself and my kids from a leftist agitator group after Charlie was shot. I asked for some time off until the threats calmed down. The managers there, Cynthia and Lacey, said no. I was asking for the bare minimum of human decency. They said they might consider changing my work email, but they would not let me take time off. They really could not care less what happened to their employees or their families. My direct supervisor (Dave) would not even take my phone calls while I was still employed and didn't want to hear from me over this serious issue. They were quick to abandon me. They basically told a mother of four to "go die" before the holidays last year. From all of the threats and attacks that I have received I already live in hell but I felt like these people were monsters too.
Example Phone Call
10-15-2025
This is one of the calls that I received in the wake of Charlie's death. You can tell that Transtifa thinks this is all hilarious but they already had all of the lug nuts removed from my car. I had previously filed an insurance claim for the repairs because the wheels came off the car. These people called to taunt me about it after emailing me through work and complaining about Charlie Kirk's political beliefs.
It is very disheartening, but Turning Point viewed their employees as people they could step on or like gum on the bottom of their shoe. The managers ignoring threats to employees are at the top. These managers are people close to Erika Kirk and people you will see in photos with her. They acted like they would not have peed on me if I were on fire.
I agree with Turning Point (TP) over politics, and I think Charlie Kirk was anointed by God for a purpose, and I have cried over his death. Going door to door right after his passing was somber. He was loved by so many people and I hope his mission to foster open dialogue and dissolve echo chambers carries on.
I do not align with Turning Point in a moral or ethical sense because of what I experienced as an employee there. They were willing to gamble with my life and my children's lives only 35 days after Charlie Kirk was murdered. I hesitate to say anything because I want justice for his family, but I believe the company is reckless and they are going to get more people killed.
I believe in extending as much grace as possible in life. I hope that management, including the new CEO, corrects course because I know these issues began long before she took over. I pray for her too. You can see there is a serious company culture problem when employees are falling all over themselves to record these hidden videos en masse to expose the leadership.
Documentation & Evidence: (Exhibit A) Post-cards and campaign materials from fieldwork operations coupled with social media posts (Exhibit B ) documentation of vehicle tampering during after active threats (Exhibit C) The official resignation letter submitted to Turning Point Action leadership, formally citing unresolved safety protocol failures and administrative negligence.
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
I want to reiterate that these issues with company safety at Turning Point are not new for Turning Point. When I worked with the organization in 2024 I privately let my manager know that they were sending their young female employees to the homes of registered sex offenders. The manager agreed that my partner and I did not have to go to those homes anymore after I discovered this but she did not warn the rest of the thousands of employees or volunteers of this issue. Instead, many of whom would take their unsuspecting young families and children with them to these predators homes. Removing registered sex offenders off of the list would have been a relatively easy task. I was disappointed when I worked for the company once again and I noticed that they kept all of the registered sex offender's homes on their downloadable application.
I believe in having the courage to stand up for what you believe but that does not mean that you should be reckless with people's lives. These employees and volunteers are getting guidance from the Turning Point Organization and I know they can do a better job protecting their employees and volunteers.
At the time of this incident, I was working with Turning Point to recall Julie Spilsbury, a Mesa city council member and registered Republican (RINO) who voted to allow men in girls’ restrooms. I shared about it vaguely on X because it was disturbing to me. I was frustrated with the hypocrisy of Turning Point knowingly sending unsuspecting female volunteers to predators' homes while claiming to stand for family values. In the blind pursuit of power, it seemed they had lost sight of why these volunteers were showing up to support their communities in the first place. I worked as a community organizer and I could not recruit volunteers with a clear conscience knowing they will not be safe.
This isn't about attacking individuals; it’s about sincerely asking a standard of safety and responsibility that should be the baseline for any organization moving forward. I am concerned for all of the young high school and college aged students that volunteer for Turning Point. I don't want to see anyone harmed due to negligence or a preventable tragedy.
Rooted in Belief: Why Honest Critique Comes From Wanting Success
Navigating the real-world challenges of political fieldwork requires holding two truths at once: a deep, unwavering commitment to grassroots politics, and the courage to demand better accountability when things go wrong. I say this not to take away from the gravity and seriousness that people are being put in harm's way. Incompetence like this could be deadly. Voicing grave concerns about internal safety protocols, administrative ethics, or management blind spots does not stem from a desire to see an organization fail. On the contrary, it comes from a profound investment in its long-term survival and success. True movement building cannot thrive on silence or neglect; it demands that leadership protect the people on the front lines. To explore how balancing this foundational belief in civic engagement with structural accountability shapes the future of modern advocacy, read more in The Importance of Grassroots Action and Educational Nonprofits.
About the Author
For more information about the author, visit JanetGriggs.com. To explore her powerful personal journey of overcoming intimidation, navigating the realities of public life, and learning how to survive stalking and live a life free from fear, read her memoir, A Sound Mind where she documented everything.
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