There are few chances to speak truth to power. Make the most of them. Help your supporters make the most of their turn in the spotlight at townhalls and virtual events. Share talking points with them in the free BigStage Teleprompter app so they can practice with a scrolling script. A teleprompter is easier to …
Speak truth to power. First, practice your lines. Read More »
Hate crimes and racism are inflamed by political polarization and social media. Strong communities with traditional American values of inclusion and civil discourse counteract these dark forces, but they need guidance and help – especially in the aftermath of a mass shooting. Not In Our Town are master storytellers. Their stories are about everyday people standing …
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A lack of internet access makes it harder for voters to register, request absentee ballots, see if they have been purged… Voting rights groups helping voters struggle in areas without cell service because they cannot access voting records. You may have the answer in your hand. Did you know that a typical smartphone can store …
Bad FCC data denies broadband internet access to millions of Americans. “The pandemic forced many essential activities online: going to school, earning an income and staying in touch with friends and family all require a reliable broadband internet connection. Millions of Americans don’t have access to broadband – either because it’s not available or they …
Denied broadband internet? How to challenge the faulty FCC data that leaves you offline. Read More »
Celebrations are brief. Power building is for ever. How do you harness the excitement around Juneteenth, for community organizing and build long term power? How about community events that automatically build contact lists for voter mobilization? Mothers of Hope is a Kalamazoo, Michigan based non-profit that empowers mothers to better the community. They are organizing …
Juneteenth! Celebrate with community outreach and power building. Read More »
There is something very wrong when billionaires do not pay taxes, deny their workers a living wage and use political donations to prevent people from voting. This relationship map shows how corporate donations are funneled to Republicans who cut unemployment insurance, block a living wage and push for voter suppression. The map can be freely …
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Americans move regularly. Use tech innovation to find and remind those who’ve moved, to re-register to vote. “Around one-in-five U.S. adults say they either changed their residence due to the pandemic or know someone who did.” (Pew Research Center) Many people forget to update their voter registration after they have moved, only to learn that …
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Businesses use mobile coupons to attract customers and build opt-in contact lists. The same technique works for political campaigns and nonprofits too. Mobile coupons give people an incentive to opt-in to be contacted. How much does it cost to get a new customer for a burger or to find a new campaign supporter? Customer acquisition …
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Maps help activists and campaigns engage, inform and mobilize supporters. New apps make it easy. Maps are easy to understand and navigate. They’re intuitive and wonderful at storytelling. Free new apps make them a potent weapon for activists, organizers and campaigns. Why are maps especially useful for activists? People are naturally interested in how an …
Republican cruelty to the poor to please their corporate donors has no limits. Republican Governors play politics and slash unemployment benefits to sabotage the recovery brought about President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act – even if it devastates the lives of 4 million workers. “Federal unemployment programs that added extra weekly money and extended benefits …
Republicans slash unemployment benefits. Where will the suffering be worst? Read More »
