Capitalism requires us to fear scarcity so that we are willing to trade our labor for money. We have taken this so far that we now fear other working people, fearing they will take what we also need. As Amanda has written about before, we’re very interested in countering this …
Opportunity Agenda
Start Here: Top 10 Resources to Change the Conversation About Race
On Election Day, we resolved to dedicate our blog to the discussion of racism and the use of strategic communications as a lever to dismantle it. As our first Black president says goodbye and we brace for Donald Trump, this undertaking feels so much more imperative, especially …
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Strengthen Your Campaign Funny Bone
Twenty-nine years ago, we met The Simpsons. It happened during a roughly sketched minute-long short on the Tracey Ullman Show. One by one, Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie introduced us to their hilariously dysfunctional yet relatable family. Can you imagine a world where D’oh …
Pop Culture for Social Change
Two recent videos show how the social change sector is starting to better invest and integrate cultural strategies into their organizing and advocacy. In late February, Make It Work released the hilariously and painfully true video #HowWeDoIt starring Adrienne C. Moore of …
Endorsing an Idea, the Right to Vote
A long time ago-well, 2006, which certainly feels like a long time ago-Holly and I helped our colleagues at the Opportunity Agenda with an early articulation of their "Opportunity Frame" by creating a communications toolkit for them. One of my contributions to the kit was a look …