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Insights are blog posts from The Opportunity Agenda staff and partners that feature thought leadership on communication and culture for narrative shift.

Insights

Dealing with Lies in the Era of Trump

In an era of fake news, alternative facts, and downright lies, it’s a daily struggle to promote a positive, inclusive vision for America.

March 21, 2017
A Civil Rights Hero’s Legacy is Essential Today

Honoring civil rights legend Judge Robert L Carter, the architect of Brown v. Board of Education, on his 100th birthday.

March 13, 2017
How to Talk About the Executive Orders on Policing

By: I. India Thusi

Law enforcement have a duty to protect and serve all communities, yet failed "law and order" policies deepen divisions between communities and police.

March 2, 2017
What Happens When Youth Train the Police? An Interview with Mark Strandquist, Performing Statistics

By: Elizabeth Johnsen

We interviewed cultural organizer and 2016 Creative Change alum Mark Strandquist about his project Performing Statistics, which aims to transform the juvenile justice system in Virginia.

February 27, 2017
Talking about the Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court

How should progressives talk about Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination? Emphasize values.

February 1, 2017
Transformative Change is Still Possible. Even Today.

By: Elizabeth Johnsen

The Opportunity Agenda announces its Road for Social Justice webinar series to offer resources, research, partnership, and hope to social justice leaders in the Trump era.

January 20, 2017
The Road Ahead for Social Justice

Alan Jenkins offers his vision for the role of the social justice movement after the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

November 9, 2016
Equal Justice for All: Dogs, Water Cannons and Collective Memory

By: Betsy Theobald Richards

Standing Rock is one of many American civil rights struggles and now the noDAPL activists take their place in United States history.

November 1, 2016
Will Coley Joins The Opportunity Agenda, Leads New Work on Anti-Poverty

By: Betsy Theobald Richards

We welcome Will Coley to The Opportunity Agenda, and discuss his role in expanding our anti-poverty work

August 30, 2016
From Hollywood Headlines to Economic Policy

Janelle Treibitz gives her advice on how to use culture to further social justice goals.

May 31, 2016

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