rallying points
Causes uniting people
Rallying points are places, ideas, or symbols around which people gather for a common cause.
Originally military—a location where scattered troops regroup after battle—the term now applies to anything that unites supporters: The scandal became a rallying point for reform advocates.
A charismatic leader, a slogan, or a shared grievance can all serve as rallying points for movements.
- crowdLarge public gathering
- gathering placeLocation for assembly
- focusConcentrated attention point
- beaconGuiding light source
- flagCloth symbol or signal
groundswell · hub · epicenter · standard · battle cry · call to arms · touchstone · banner · catalyst · cause · shared values · cornerstone · manifesto · plaza · town square · civic engagement · chant · symbolic gesture
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Deliberately divisive political topics
fault lines · bones of contention · flashpoints · sticking points · schisms
rallying pointsdistractions
Things disrupting concentration
diversions · red herrings · side issues · tangents · noise
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