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Activist Training
Interviewing: New Media Style!
Submitted by Kristen Hawley on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 3:46pm
Class was held on 09.15.2011
From The Right Radio's Thomas LaDuke will be teaching you how to get the interview, researching the interview, the right questions to ask, whether or not to use gotcha questions, and how to follow up. Please join us for an action-packed hour on interviewing.
(Please note that Tom did lose audio for a short time.)
The Seasoned Activist
Submitted by Kristen Hawley on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 3:18pm
Class was held 07.14.2011
Take your beginner blog and social media introduction and take it up a notch! But activism is more than online efforts, so we'll look at honing your in-person speaking skills, whether it's in public speaking, a debate, or a private conversation. This 45 minute class will leave you confident in your abilities as a communicator.
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Planting the Cyber Seed & Beginner Wrap Up
Submitted by Kristen Hawley on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 3:54pm
Class was held on 06.23.2011
Now that we've covered the basics of state and federal governments, as well as the general ways activists can be involved, let's look at online specifics. This 45 minute course will cover using Smart Girl Politics' Ning site, blogging, and social media. It will be a fast-paced lesson, but we'll have 15 minutes for questions and answers in addition to some printable material available for you to download.
Congratulations! You've successfully completed your Beginner Activist education. This session is designed to discuss any of the topics we've covered so far, ask questions, give feedback, and look ahead to the Intermediate Activist curriculum.
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You Voted for Them, Now What?
Submitted by Kristen Hawley on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 3:48pm
The class was held on 06.16.2011
This 40-minute class will show you how to effectively communicate with your elected representative, whether on the state or federal level. If you cast your ballot for them, you need to know how to hold them accountable; if you didn't vote for them, your voice needs to be heard because you're still their constituent! At the end, we'll have 20 minutes for questions, answers, and discussion.
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The Activist: Unplugged
Submitted by Kristen Hawley on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 3:44pm
The class was held on 06.09.2011
Not all political activism takes place online! This 40-minute class will give applicable and effective strategy when it comes to writing letters and editorials, calling radio shows, and recruiting other activists. You'll also learn how to find local groups to get plugged in with. We'll set aside 20 minutes for questions and answers, but you'll be on your way to "Boots On The Ground" status in no time!
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Big Fish in a Little Pond
Submitted by Kristen Hawley on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 3:31pm
Class was held on 05.19.2011
State-level politics need activists, too! This 40-minute presentation outlines government structures from the Governor and State Legislature, to Mayors, City Councils, and School Boards. 20 minutes will be left for questions and answers. Go Here to View
The Fed: Behind the Scenes
Submitted by Kristen Hawley on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 3:22pm
Class was held on 8.18.2011
You have the basic ideas of how our Federal government is structured and functions, but we'll take a deeper look into it. We'll cover how ideas become laws and how to track legislation, as well as judicial appointments and how cases move through the judicial system. This 45 minute instruction leaves 15 minutes for questions and answers.
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So You Want To Be An Activist?
Submitted by Kristen Hawley on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 2:02pm
Class was held on 5.5.2011
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You & The Fed
Submitted by Kristen Hawley on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 12:55pm
Class was held on 5.12.2011
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