You say you love democracy. You don't want to be represented by a rubber stamp. But, you're not ready to go next door and talk to your neighbor about what's important--like the national budget; where our troops are sent; who pays for higher education and medical research, etc. And you haven't set foot in your neighborhood for yours. Don't know the new people on your street.
So, what are you going to do?
You say you're out of shape. Haven't been trained. Don't know where to start.
Well, as fate would have it, you don't have to take a step. You can stay right where you are, in front of the computer at home or in a cyber caffee and do it like the conservatives.
See on the jump how it's done.
Arshad Hasan, Training Coordinator at DFA
writes:
We know that the right-wing has dominated the media for decades. It didn't happen overnight and it didn't happen by accident. Now, if we learn the tools, our nationwide grassroots network has a chance to take back our media.
Throughout the summer, DFA Night School will offer three online sessions that will help build your media skills. The sessions combine an online presentation with a live conference call and group discussion with our trainers to show you how to get a progressive message into the media. You can join any or all of the DFA Night School sessions from the comfort of your home or office today. Click here to sign up:
July 25: Working the Mainstream Media
August 1:Leveraging Blogs and Online Media
August 8: Sustaining your Media Presence
The events are free of charge and you don't need any prior experience working with the media. Media coverage is one of the best tools we have for spreading our progressive values—and holding this administration and Congress accountable for their failures. Click here to find out more and reserve your spot:
www.democracyforamerica.com/nightschool
We can change our country, but it's going to take a strong ground game and savvy media outreach. You have the power, now get the skills. Thanks for everything you do.
Sincerely,
Arshad Hasan
Training Coordinator
Democracy for America
P.S. If you missed the spring semester of DFA Night School on Campaign Tactics 101, you can purchase it on DVD at: democracyforamerica.com/nightschool_dvd
Well, since not everyone comes to blog and some people need special invitations, it wouldn't hurt to bring a couple of neighbors along or invite them in to watch.