RESULTS International Conference 2020: Our Anti-Oppression Values
"RESULTS International Conference 2020 highlights the movement against oppression, advocating for equality and inclusivity. Join us in influencing political decisions to combat poverty and oppression, and creating a space for diverse voices. Explore anti-oppression resources and advocacy initiatives to drive positive change."
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Media Lab 2020 RESULTS International Conference
2 Our Anti-Oppression Values RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together we use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Poverty cannot end as long as oppression exists. We commit to opposing all forms of oppression, including racism, classism, colonialism, white saviorism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, xenophobia, and religious discrimination. At RESULTS we pledge to create space for all voices, including those of us who are currently experiencing poverty. We will address oppressive behavior in our interactions, families, communities, work, and world. Our strength is rooted in our diversity of experiences, not in our assumptions. With unearned privilege comes the responsibility to act so the burden to educate and change doesn t fall solely on those experiencing oppression. When we miss the mark on our values, we will acknowledge our mistake, seek forgiveness, learn, and work together as a community to pursue equity. There are no saviors only partners, advocates, and allies. We agree to help make the RESULTS movement a respectful, inclusive space. Find all our anti-oppression resources at: https://results.org/volunteers/anti-oppression/ 2
3 Advocacy Works! https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/i1ZtBnklKYw0/v1/-1x-1.png
4 What does the media landscape feel like these days?
7 Opinion Media Madlibs _____________ should _____________. (person) (action)
8 New Unusual Local Personal Important
9 Letters to the Editor 150 200 words (check paper s website) 3 key pieces: Local or timely hook (best to respond to a story) Why it matters Call to action
10 Letters to the Editor Structure How it appears 1. Local & timely hook 2. Why it matters 3. Call to action How you write it 1. Call to action 2. Why it matters 3. Local & timely hook
11 Letters to the Editor Structure How it appears 1. Local & timely hook 2. Why it matters 3. Call to action How you write it 1.CALL TO ACTION 2. Why it matters 3. Local & timely hook
12 Letters to the Editor Current COVID-19 Requests Housing $100 billion in emergency rental assistance National moratorium on evictions SNAP 15 percent increase in maximum SNAP benefit Global Poverty Global response to a global pandemic
13 Letters to the Editor Structure How it appears 1. Local & timely hook 2. Why it matters 3. Call to action How you write it 1. Call to action 2.WHY IT MATTERS 3. Local & timely hook
14 Why it matters Why do I care about this issue? What makes this issue compelling now? Why does my member of Congress need to know about it?
15 Letters to the Editor Structure How it appears 1. Local & timely hook 2. Why it matters 3. Call to action How you write it 1. Call to action 2. Why it matters 3.LOCAL & TIMELY HOOK
17 Local and timely hook Racism 2020 election coverage Coronavirus Local election Poverty and homelessness Unemployment Public health Evictions Pop culture Health care workers Candidate endorsement Gridlock in DC Local or national budget cuts Student housing Health disparities Charity drives
18 SEND IT! 100 percent of unsent letters never get published! Submitting your LTE: E-mail it directly to the paper (e.g. letters@kcstar.com - look on paper s website for address) Submit it through your paper s website (usually an online form) Submit it through the RESULTS website (https://results.org/volunteers/action-center/) Mailing a hard copy to your local paper (takes longer) Important! Most papers require you to include your name and contact info to be published. If you are a new writer, they will sometimes contact you to verify authorship.
19 Media Success Checklist Find a hook Edit the template Check your word count Check for 3 key pieces Hit send ! Send it to Congress Send it to RESULTS Repeat
20 Persistence and Patience Keep at it! If one paper doesn t publish, try another If you get rejected multiple times, contact the editor and ask what they look for in letters Work at building relationships with editorial staff and reporters Send all you published media to your legislators
21 The Des Moines Register, October 9, 2012
22 Share your skills with others Getting published is empowering and fun Fast and visible Media actions a great way to get people interested in advocacy Invite others to write letters with you Call a friend and ask him/her to write an LTE (support) Collaborate on writing an op-ed Hold an online training (use this PPT it s easy!) Make it a game who can get published first? Always follow up after to celebrate success/try again
23 Resources RESULTS Media Tools: https://results.org/volunteers/media-tools/ RESULTS Online Media Actions: https://results.org/volunteers/action-center/ Leveraging Media: https://results.org/wp- content/uploads/Leveraging-Media-Chart.pdf RESULTS Media Report Form: www.tinyurl.com/RESULTSMedia RESULTS Advocacy Basics: https://results.org/volunteers/advocacy- basics/ Staff Media Support: Jos Linn, jlinn@results.org RESULTS Training Resources: https://results.org/volunteers/training- webinars/
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