When it comes to politics, every conversation counts.
You have a role to play in making sure this country serves everyone, not just the super-rich.
You can help make sure we elect leaders everywhere, up and down the ballot, who are going to show up, listen to people, take seriously what Americans are saying, respect the Constitution, follow the law, tell the truth, offer change, and fix problems in this country.
You can be a part of turning the ship of state in a better direction with Democratic majorities in Congress and state legislatures and a Democrat in the White House.
“You are the Democratic Party’s best messenger. The people in your life trust you more than any politician or member of the media. Most people don’t follow the news closely enough to know that Republicans want to cut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the ultra-wealthy and corporations. And they won’t know, unless you tell them.” Dan Pfeiffer, Co-host of Pod Save America, Former Senior Advisor to President Obama, writer of books and the Message Box a newsletter about politics from someone that works in politics.
Become an effective messenger. Make every conversation count. We have techniques you can learn and simple guidelines and messages you can practice.
Start here.
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- Do’s and Don’ts for talking about President Trump’s plans for more billionaire giveaways at the expense of middle class and working people.
- Five Simple Rules and the Worst→Best Ways to talk about Republican budgets, DOGE outcomes, or government shutdowns.
- Talk Like a Neighbor: Non-Polarizing Communication Tips for Rural Candidates from the Rural Urban Divide Initiative offers evidence-based methods for communicating effectively in rural areas on Democratic issues and values.
- The Science Behind Good Listening and Why It Matters is an On Point program featuring interviews with a journalist who has written on the subject, and a Braver Angels ambassador. They make a convincing case for learning the skills that make cross-party conversations possible.
- Deep Canvassing and Political Persuasion in the 2020 Presidential Election explains a groundbreaking experiment testing the political power of this approach.
- Planned Parenthood in Maine trained affiliates in other states on the process of deep canvassing it used to connect with voters in 2021 in a closely-divided town in Southern Maine.