Framing a “Why vote?” Message
At this point the Right has got their election rap down pat, and the Democrats have already written their ads, […]
Stopping the Mega-Corp Coup
What could make Americans say “enough!” to mega-corporations’ meddling? Examples of it are everywhere now: the attempt to privatize water
Say: “’True’ Public Safety Means Prevention!”
New reports suggest that some desperate Republicans are trying out “public safety” and “crime” as their 2013-4 state-level election frame.(1)
Tell the Media Again: Say “Safety,” not “Control!”
Mayors Against Illegal Guns has recently reported that 100% of Americans want universal background checks for gun buyers. They say
Counter-frame the Economy! Three Ways to Avoid Their Words
Although everyone’s focused on the election now, by the end of next week America will plunge into yet another harrowing
How to “Speak American” When You GOTV
Recent rash remarks and extreme ideas from the Romney/Ryan team have altered the political landscape. Before all that, polls had
Counter-frame It! How to Stop Using Their Words
Democrats, liberals, progressives, and radicals unite in frustration with the Right’s ability to capture the public mind with a few
Let’s All Say “Cards on the Table,” Again!
Business and personal cards, that is. Once again, the word “disclose” is in the air. A federal appeals court recently
Use the ‘One Big Family’ Frame!
Right now the news looks grim: Republican hostage taking in state capitals, federal shutdown narrowly averted, bombing in Libya at