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Posted by | May 5, 2017
Advanced Communications Strategies for Working on Controversial Issues

If you work on issues that spark public controversy and challenge deeply held convictions, strong controversy communications strategies should be a foundational part of your campaign toolkit. From immigration to...

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Posted by | May 5, 2017
Never Woke Enough: Talking to White People about White Supremacy

The racism that Trump condones is not new; it has operated implicitly and explicitly since colonial America. Scholars have long established that race is not biological but rather a divide-and-conquer...

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The Truth and Racial Origin of Right-to-Work Laws

Right-to-work laws may sound like they protect working people, but they are actually written by organizations like ALEC and paid for by investors like the Koch Brothers. In this session,...

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Story of Self and How to Stand with Immigrants

Storytelling is a critical tool in the fight for immigrant rights. Whether it’s through press outlets, social media, or events- learn how to tell your story of why you stand...

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Messaging 101: The Art and Science of Creating Powerful Messages

Creating powerful campaign messages is both a science and an art. The science is making sure the messages serve the campaign goal and overall strategy. We'll help you get clarity...

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Baptism by Fire: Advanced On-Camera Media Training

Organizers are our secret weapon in the #resistencia. We know our communities best and deserve to be on the front lines of our movement, telling our own stories. We must...

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Diversity is for White People: Strategies for Organizing against White Supremacist Violence

'Diversity,' 'tolerance,' and 'white privilege' are all terms that keep white people pacified within a system of violence that requires diversification and modification rather than radical shifts toward equity or...

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Posted by | May 5, 2017
Master Class: Hustle

Hustle is the leading peer-to-peer messaging tool used by campaigns and nonprofits around the country. Most recently Hustle has worked with groups like Sanders for President, Planned Parenthood, Everytown for...

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Our Brand is Not in Crisis! How to Prevent or Survive a Media Mistake and Deal with Fake News in your Campaign

With the current administration's daily attacks against progressives and their causes—and its supporters’ use of "fake news" to incite action—it is imperative that we learn to exist in a crisis-ready...

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Posted by | May 5, 2017
How to Turn a Social Media Moment into a Traditional Media News Story (and Get Funding for It!)

You're at Netroots, so we already know you can put together killer social media campaigns. But before you bask in your digital glory, do you also leverage your social media...

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