On February 26th, the Federal Communications Commission made history by saving the Internet and all Americans from the telecom giants by protecting net neutrality—the principle that all communications and data should be treated equally. This victory has wide reaching implications for progressive organizers on every issue. If our opponents had… (read more)
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Archive for February, 2015
Winning the Web
February 26, 2014 As the FCC passes historic rules to protect the Internet from telecom giants like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T, the nonprofit groups who organized millions of Americans to engage on this issue issued the following statements. Center for Media Justice, home of the Media Action Grassroots Network“The passage… (read more)
Same Song, Different Day: Last Ditch Efforts from Republicans to Smear Real Net Neutrality
A day before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote on Chairman Tom Wheeler’s proposed net neutrality rules, House Republicans attempt what’s been reported as a last ditch effort to smear real net neutrality. During two hearings, one held by the Energy and Telecommunications Subcommittee and the other by the Oversight… (read more)
Back in the Fight!
One of the best things about working at Spitfire is the chance to be part of truly inspirational campaigns. In the four years since I joined Spitfire, I’ve had the privilege of working with amazing activists to advance their work on everything from expanding access to health care to curbing… (read more)
Optimize Your Online Communications
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As your inbox probably reflects, the majority of nonprofits use digital newsletters or emails to communicate regularly with their members or supporters, sharing the latest news, campaign wins and opportunities to get involved. In fact, 61 percent of nonprofits sent monthly e-newsletters in 2014. Unfortunately, many organizations are losing the… (read more)
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- Training Participant
Challenge stereotypes…and other lessons from the immigration fight
By Lauryn Fanguen, Frank Karel Fellow Lauryn Fanguen is one of eight scholars chosen for this year’s Frank Karel Fellowship, which encourages first-generation and minority students to consider professional opportunities in the field of public interest communications. Read more about Lauryn here. The Trump administration’s rhetoric and policies around immigration, including the… (read more)
Shaping the Next Generation of Social Impact Communicators
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When people ask Lauryn Fanguen what she did with her summer vacation, she’s going to have a lot to talk about. Lauryn is one of eight scholars chosen for this year’s Frank Karel Fellowship, which encourages first-generation and minority students to consider professional opportunities in the field of public… (read more)
Throwback Thursday: Thinking Through Communication Conundrums
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One of the best jobs I ever had was at Exploration Summer Camp (their motto: where you make summer meaningful), where I worked from ages 18-21. As counselors, we made up classes to teach and we did activities in the afternoon. One day, I found myself co-leading a contraception… (read more)
