Driven by Dollars: Automaker CEOs’ Lucrative Layoff Strategies
![Automaker CEOs make money by laying off workers and cutting costs](https://thedemlabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Automaker-CEOs-driven-by-dollars.gif)
Automaker CEOs make millions by cutting workers' salaries and layoffs.
Follow the money to understand how the scheme works. Execs are given stock grants and options. They make a lot of money as the share price goes up. How do you goose share price? Cut costs. Cut healthcare benefits for workers. Lay off workers. Share price goes up. Execs drive off with millions. Who loses out? Workers.
That's it in a nutshell. Read this excellent article "What the UAW and Everyone Else Need to Know About CEO Pay" for more details.
How do you take an issue and explain it simply so more people can understand how they are being exploited? Especially when high paid corporate accountants try to bury the facts in a lot of geek speak? Check out this relationship map and then I'll explain how I created this infographic in a few hours using four free apps.
![Automaker CEOs exploit their workers](https://thedemlabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Automaker-salaries-relationship-map-scaled.jpg)
Cut through corporate B.S.
I started with this article What the UAW and Everyone Else Need to Know About CEO Pay by Matt Hopkins and William Lazonick. It's a really good article, but takes time to read and understand. That isn't ideal if you're in a hurry.
I used the free Kumu app to create this infographic. It's meant to be a VERY simplified explanation with embedded links for more details. It is interactive. You can click on any part of the infographic (such as Mary Barra, Shawn Fain or the UAW) for more details. You do not have to read the infographic sequentially as you would a written article.
![Use images to make your story interesting.](https://thedemlabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mary-Barra-drives-off-with-a-pile-of-money.jpg)
Make it visual
I designed this image of Mary Barra, the CEO of General Motors driveing a Chevvy pickup with a pile of cash in the back. The picture captures rampant corporate greed without any words. I used the free LunaPic app to edit the picture along with the 'Transparent Background' feature.
![Mary Barra compensation](https://thedemlabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Barra-compensation.jpg)
Keep it simple
People are busy and distracted. A chart full of numbers like this is hard to understand. I wanted to draw attention to the millions of dollars Mary Barra is making through "Actual Realized Gains" so I chose to graph only a small portion of the data. I used the free Flourish app to create an interactive graph. Click on the graph for details on how much money Mary Barra made every year and how much of it was through ARGs. Flourish allow you to embed the graph in a website or print it out. Contrast the graph below with the table above.
![Mary Barra makes millions from Actual Realized Gains](https://thedemlabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Money-from-layoffs.png)
![The only power working Americans have is their ability to organize and vote when billionaires have rigged the system and bought political control.](https://thedemlabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Billionaire-tax-dodging-has-to-stop.jpeg)
A little humor never hurt
Corporate greed, layoffs, exploited workers... are all serious topics. Use cartoons to lighten up your story, while still making a point. I used this cartoon from Political Cartoons in the relationship map. I used the free ezGIF app to create the introductory GIF.
TakeAway: Follow the money behind corporate greed that's exploiting workers. Use free storytelling apps to make it easier for others to understand as well.
Deepak
DemLabs
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Handy Visual Guide to Trump Lawsuits
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The Privileged Path to Prestigious Colleges – Affirmative Action for the Elite
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Free Visual Storytelling App Helps Activists Amplify Their Message
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Follow the money and people behind RFK Jr.
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Privacy Betrayed: The Disturbing Reality of Weaponized Medical Records
Healthcare is a personal decision between you and your doctor. Bad things happen when politicians weaponize your private medical records. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R)...
Selling Out Our Soldiers: The Alarming Role of Defense Contractors in Tuberville’s Anti-Military Campaign
"Totally irresponsible" "President Biden denounced Republican Senator Tuberville’s blockade of hundreds of military nominations as "totally irresponsible." Military promotions are usually routinely approved by Congress, but Tuberville, of Alabama,...
What does President Biden’s INTERNET FOR ALL plan mean for you? Check this map.
A lack of high speed connectivity holds back too many Americans. Many rural, tribal and communities of color suffer the most from lack of affordable broadband...
Hidden Gifts, Biased Decisions: Unmasking Billionaire Influence On Clarence Thomas
"Justice Thomas used Supreme courtroom for Horatio Alger Association ceremonies" "At Horatio Alger, Clarence Thomas moved into the inner circle, a cluster of extraordinarily wealthy, largely...
Heatwave Architects: Fossil Fuel Billionaires and Supreme Court Corruption Fuel Climate Crisis
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Follow the money behind Supreme Court decision to allow discrimination
GOP packed Supreme Court "grants businesses that choose to sell to the public a free speech right to discriminate..." Follow the money and connections behind the...
Follow the money behind NO LABELS
What's really behind a campaign? Follow the money and people. "A third-party presidential ticket can’t win. All of the third party presidential candidates from the last...
Follow the money behind Supreme Court corruption – Dateline June 27, 2023
Trying to understand a scandal? Follow the money. Two new stories about Supreme Court ethics just emerged. I've added them to this FOLLOW THE MONEY relationship...
American Manufacturing Is Back! (Infographic)
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Supreme Court Fishy Business: Follow The Money
Hedge Fund Billionaire takes Supreme Court Justice on luxury fishing trip who later rules for billionaire getting him $2.4 billion. Who paid for the luxury fishing...
Follow Big Pharma’s Blood Money Greed That’s Price Gouging Americans
Bristol Myers Squibb files lawsuit to block President Biden's plan to lower the cost of soaring drug prices. What's behind the lawsuit? Why is Eliquis made...
Answer questions on Zoom with real-time help from ChatGPT plug-in
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Mapping the Republican Attack On National Security & Veterans Benefits
National security documents compromised. Military promotions held hostage. Veterans benefits cut. 'Horrifying': Intel Experts Fear The Human Costs Of Trump's Document Handling. Some of the compromised...
How much do DREAMERS contribute to America?
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How to build contact lists with online petitions
Mobilize supporters and build contact lists at the same time with online petitions. Direct people's demand for change to the politician with an online petition. Make...
How likely is your house to be flooded? Check this AI simulation.
How likely are you to be flooded after the Supreme Court gutted the EPA's ability to fight global warming? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protects the...
Once A Soldier: Podcast
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Military Promotions Held Hostage by MAGA Culture War
"Tuberville Draws Fire For Holding Hundreds Of Military Promotions ‘Hostage’ Over Abortion" - HuffPo "Tuberville has for months refused to support about 200 promotions for military...
How Harlan Crow profits from Clarence Thomas’ vote to gut the Clean Water Act
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Ken Paxton IMPEACHMENT CASE MAP
"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces impeachment" - Texas Tribune "Paxton, the state’s top lawyer and one of its most powerful and controversial Republicans, has faced criminal...
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The consequences of voting for a third party candidate
"Jill Stein spoiled the 2016 election for Hillary Clinton" "Jill Stein's voters in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin helped Donald Trump win the White House. Trump's margin...
Plan and publicize multi-stop campaign trips better with smart maps
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PODCAST to reach more people
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MAGA hostage taking threatens your 401K
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What’s wrong with Florida State Pensions? Follow the political donations.
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How Bezos gets richer exploiting Amazon drivers
"Amazon Delivery Drivers Unionized. Now They Have to Prove They Work For Amazon." - VICE "The Teamsters say that Amazon is in “complete control” of the...
Why does Musk censor Twitter? Follow the money!
"Musk bows to Turkey's autocratic government, censors Twitter before critical election" - Popular Info "Elon Musk, a self-described "free speech absolutist," agreed to censor Twitter in...
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Follow the money behind CNN pandering to fascists
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Follow the money blocking gun safety reforms
"Texas Mall Shooting Leaves 9 Dead" - Time "Heidi and I are praying for the families of the victims of the horrific mall shooting in Allen, Texas."...
Lost your right to vote? Follow the money with this SUPREME COURT CORRUPTION map
Judicial activist directed fees to Clarence Thomas’s wife, urged ‘no mention of Ginni’ - Washington Post "Conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo arranged forthe wife of Supreme...
Follow the money behind the extremist, right wing judge who banned abortion pills
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More SUPREME COURT CORRUPTION exposed: Follow the money with this relationship map
More Supreme Court scandals exposed. How Scalia Law School Became a Key Friend of the Court. George Mason University’s law school cultivated ties to justices, with...
ChatGPT analyzes Republican abortion policies
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DemCast amplifies progressive messages with grassroots power
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Follow the money behind SUPREME COURT CORRUPTION with this relationship map
"The US Supreme Court’s alleged ethics issues are worse than you probably realize." - The Guardian Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch have both been accused of...
How to create political memes with AI image generators
Innovation wins. Learn how to create memes with AI image generators. It's fast, free and fun. "AI image generators convert a text input to produce striking visuals....
Republicans ban The Handmaid’s Tale. What are they afraid of?
Florida school district bans dozens of books based on proposed bill. - Popular Info Schools in Clay County, Florida, are withholding dozens of books spreadsheet from students,...
Use ChatGPT chatbots to mobilize young voters
New Ohio voter ID requirements put out-of-state college students “between a rock and a hard place” - Ohio Capital Journal A new law changing voting ID...
Clarence Thomas: Follow the money, gifts, trips and house sales
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Follow the money behind NO LABELS that could get Trump re-elected
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Harlan Crow – Clarence Thomas: Follow the money, gifts and trips.
"Clarence Thomas and Other Crow Holdings. The Supreme Court is corrupt." - Prevail Clarence Thomas’s brazen violation of ethics rules, briefly explained. By quietly accepting luxuries...
Supremely corrupt Clarence Thomas
For over 20 years Clarence Thomas has been treated to (unrevealed) luxury vacations by billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow. - ProPublica Details are emerging of Clarence's...
Republicans resort to ‘political lynching’ to silence demands for gun safety reforms
After mass shooting, Tennessee House moves to expel three members calling for gun control - Popular Info Holding a hand-drawn sign calling to “protect kids, not guns” and...
Use AUDIO INFOGRAPHICS to reach more people in both English and Spanish
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Follow the dark money behind Ginni Thomas
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Phonebank for abortion rights at stake in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Image credit: Roy Lichtenstein The Wisconsin Supreme Court race could decide abortion rights and 2024 rules in key battleground. Susan Pfeiffer, veteran phone phonebank organizer explains...
Twitter source code leaked: Ten possible motivations
"Twitter Says Parts of Its Source Code Were Leaked Online" - NYT "Parts of Twitter’s source code, the underlying computer code on which the social network...
Use podcasts to mobilize voters
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Mapping the latest attacks in the REPUBLICAN WAR ON WOMEN
Republican wage WAR ON WOMEN to deny their freedom to choose when and with whom to have a family. Check this map to locate the battlefront...
Don’t fall for Silicon Valley Bank misinfo: Check the people, money and agenda behind the claims.
"Silicon Valley Bank spent more than $73 million on donations to BLM and related organizations - falsely claimed Tucker Carlson" - Popular Info Don't fall for...
Murdoch Media Empire Culture War Machine Attacks Silicon Valley Bank
"Wall Street Journal: SVB’s board of directors “may have been distracted by diversity demands." - Time Rupert Murdoch's Fox News is being sued by Dominion Voting for...
How have billionaires rigged the system to dodge taxes but get Federal bailouts first – like when Silicon Valley Bank collapses? Follow the money.
"The failure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) shows us, once again, that unrestrained greed isn’t good." - Thom Hartmann Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Chief Pressed...
Who’s getting richer from Fox News spreading election lies? Follow the money.
Fox News purpose is to make money. Should American democracy be sacrificed for its profits? "Fox News was willing to murder our democracy for money. The...
#BoycottWalgreens rapid response app
"Calls to boycott Walgreens grow as pharmacy confirms it will not sell abortion pills in 20 states, including some where it is legal." - Business Insider...
Murdoch’s News Corp is a ‘Cancer on Democracy’
Rupert Murdoch's media empire is a "cancer on democracy," said Kevin Rudd, former Australian prime minister. - CNN Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News for...
How Twitter monetizes hate and what you can do counter it
"Twitter stands to make millions from ads on just ten toxic reinstated accounts" - Counter Hate "Musk has reinstated tens of thousands of Twitter accounts, including...
Murdaugh Murders Map
Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family. - Netflix The double homicide case dominates the...
GOP enables wage slavery of undocumented workers
"Meat industry’s use of child labor is more widespread than previously known" - Food Safety News Billion dollar corporations with million dollar CEOs using child labor!...
Voicebots make it easy to arrange rides to the polls
Voicebots make it easy and affordable for even small campaigns to arrange rides to the polls. Grassroots campaigns struggle to compete with better funded rivals. How...
Punish CEOs for their actions – including toxic train disasters
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Corporate lobbying is a public health hazard
Rail Companies Blocked Safety Rules Before Ohio Derailment - Lever News Norfolk Southern helped convince government officials to repeal brake rules — and corporate lobbyists watered...
Judge shopping to deny access to abortion pills
"Trump judge’s ruling could ban abortion pill across the US." - Guardian "Far-right groups have asked to reverse the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, which has been...
Follow the money corrupting American politics with these free apps
Why do Republicans keep cutting taxes for billionaires while slashing services for other Americans? Follow the money! The Republican stacked Supreme Court has made it hard...
Move fast to convert outrage into action and supporters
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What Federal, State and Local benefits are you entitled to?
"Every year 103 million Americans leave $80 billion in benefits unclaimed." The government uses your tax dollars to provides benefits and services. But too often, people...
#StopCopCity
Diverse Coalition Unites Against Atlanta’s Plan to Build “Cop City” - Filter "On Jan. 18th, Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, a 26-year-old forest defender who used the...
ABORTION RIGHTS are on the ballot in WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT ELECTION : Visual storytelling
"2023’s Biggest, Most Unusual Race Centers on Abortion and Democracy" - NY Times How do you explain an issue at a glance? How can readers be...
Billionaires beautify DeSantis
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Follow the GUN LOBBY donations as MASS SHOOTINGS SURGE
Mass shootings surge. Republicans block assault weapon ban. Why? Follow the money with this infographic which shows the biggest donors, largest Republican recipients and how you...
Why are right wing media billionaires smearing Gigi Sohn?
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Google helps Republicans prosecute women who have abortions: How to protect your privacy and fight back!
How does Google help Republicans prosecute women who have abortions? What can you do to push back? Websites Selling Abortion Pills Are Sharing Sensitive Data With...
How to find and call your GOP rep to STOP THE #GOPTAXSCAM
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Want a side of chicken with your fracking? Follow the dark money endangering your health and the environment.
Oil is green energy? Gas companies can frack on public lands? Stuffed in legislation about chickens? There's something going on when a weird bill is signed...
Follow the Russian money behind George Santos and Kevin McCarthy
Stop if you've heard this story before: Russian money interfering with American elections? But, wait! This story has a new character. A gay/straight, Christian/Jew-ish, broke/millionaire Republican...
Track what your elected reps are doing and call them out
Would you tolerate an employee whose salary you pay, but works against you? It's no different with politicians. It's no different with politicians who get paid...
Follow the George Santos money trail
Kevin McCarthy overlooks Santos' lies to seat him in Congress. “A person who misrepresented themselves as speaking on behalf of a candidate in order to raise...
How do billionaires get the laws they want while screwing their workers? Follow the money.
How do billionaires get to deny their workers a living wage and health benefits while preventing them from organizing or striking? Elon Musk failed to give...
Republicans payback their billionaire donors with your money
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Hakeem Jeffries’ speech in free teleprompter app
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Pro-Putin Freedom Caucus Brings Chaos To America
A few extremists took our government hostage to get their way, just as extremists did on January 6, 2021. The Pro-Putin Freedom Caucus got what it...
Jan 6th cast : Where are they now map
Where is the Jan 6th insurrection cast now? What are they doing? Catch up with this network map. It's easy to forget people's contributions over time....
Follow the Koch money funding the Freedom Caucus that’s taken America hostage
A few extremist Republicans in the Freedom Caucus block the government and hold America hostage. Who is in the caucus? Where do they get their funding?...
How are Zuckerberg, Trump and Kavanaugh connected?
Facebook considering whether to allow Trump to return - CNN Sometimes it is hard to trace the personal relationships that might influence a decision. That's where...
How To Win Friends And Influence Supreme Court Justices
Lonely? Powerless? Read the updated version of "How To Win Friends and Influence People" for a Republican packed Supreme Court. Mingle with judges appointed for life...
Why are Republicans really attacking the IRS? Follow the money.
Trump paid no tax in 2020! Republicans are upset Trump's tax returns were released and threaten to attack the IRS. Billionaire tax dodgers pay under a...
What did SOUTHWEST do with its $7 billion tax payer funded bailout? Follow the money.
A $7 billion tax payer funded bailout. An airline CEO making millions. Thousands of Southwest Airline passengers left stranded. What's the connection? How did Southwest use...
Follow the rubles behind George Santos
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Who killed the DREAMER BILL? Follow the money.
Republicans kill the Dreamer Bill. Block immigration reform. Why? Follow the money. Connect the dots for yourself: Corporations exploit and underpay undocumented workers who are not...
LYING ILLUSTRATED: George Santos Edition
So many lies! Check out the George Santos edition of "Lying Illustrated". It takes a special talent to lie about your family, religion, education, sexual orientation,...
Rigged bail bond system frees crypto billionaire but remands the poor to jail
A rigged bail industry releases crypto billionaire, but jails a black 82 year old grandmother for an unpaid $77 trash bill. What's behind a system that...
Who suffers when billionaires cheat on their taxes?
Trump dodges his taxes. Musk pays next to no taxes. The GOP wants to slash the IRS. Tax revenues fund the services we all rely on....
Where do women have the most rights? Iran, America, Cuba or Afghanistan?
The Taliban ban women in Afghanistan from attending university. - AP Women in Iran can be jailed for watching a men's football game. Ten year old...
Billionaire government grifters are WELFARE KINGS
Billionaire government grifter get millions in federal subsidies but deny their workers a living wage. Welfare Kings! Walmart recently reported net income of $5.14 billion. Jim Walton...
Can you trust Musk with your personal movement (Tesla) and private messages (Twitter) data?
A right wing billionaire with Saudi investors who knows where you went and what you said to whom? Can you trust Musk with your personal data?...
Tesla fatalities map
"Tesla is under US criminal investigation over self-driving claims... Reuters learns US DoJ launched investigation last year after more than a dozen crashes, some fatal, involving...
Musk suspends reporters from Twitter for criticizing him. Here’s what you can do to protect free speech.
"Twitter Suspends Reporters From WashPost, NYT, Others Who Wrote About Elon Musk" - HuffPo A billionaire who claims to be a champion of free speech, but...
Who texted Meadows to overturn the 2020 election? Check this map.
"Mark Meadows Exchanged Texts With 34 Members Of Congress About Plans To Overturn The 2020 Election" - Talking Points Memo So many Republicans scheming and texting...
How Google monetizes hate with YouTube Super Chats
There's money to be made in peddling hate. See how Google does it. Google's motto used to be 'Do no evil'. That's been abandoned in the...
FTX crypto exchange collapse: Follow the money
FTX went into meltdown after being hit with $5 billion in withdrawal requests." - News Cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Nov. 11, 2022. The company’s valuation plunged from $32...
Wanted: Congressional Innovation Fellows
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Don’t feed the Twitter trolls by buying a Tesla
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Republican BS Detector
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Where is the dark money pushing to ban abortion pills coming from?
Conservative group sues FDA to revoke approval of abortion pill - Washington Post Who is this group? What is their agenda? Who funds them? What else...
Where should activists pressure Musk? Start with a Power Map.
Where should organizers apply pressure? Use a Power Map to understand the people involved and their relationships. This Power Map presents options for activists as they...
Why do Republicans attack public education? Follow the money.
Why do Republican attack public education? Follow the money. Fascism flourishes when people are ignorant. - Umberto Eco in 'Fourteen Signs of Fascism' Follow the money...
How did evangelists infiltrate the Supreme Court to overturn Roe?
How did a handful of evangelists and wealthy donors get Roe overturned? Follow the money. Former Anti-Abortion Leader Alleges Another Supreme Court Breach. "Years before the...
Home Depot billionaire blocks President Biden’s student debt relief plan
91 year old Home Depot billionaire gets tax cuts for himself but blocks Student Debt Relief. How? Follow the money. Follow the money Share this PowerMap...
Twitter Pay-to-Play Propaganda Platform
What does $44 billion get you? A pay to play propaganda platform that dictators love! Follow the money. The Saudis bankroll Musk's purchase of Twitter making...
Women topple dictator
A cruel administration abuses citizens. Thousands die. Violence is incited to overturn election results. Women lead a mass movement. Dictator is overthrown. Sound familiar? No. It's...
Follow the Saudi money controlling Twitter
First the Saudis infiltrated Twitter. Now they're the second largest owner after funding Musk's Twitter purchase. Racist and anti-semitic tweets surge... What's behind the Saudi investment...
Test your disinfo spotting skills with this quiz after brutal attack on Paul Pelosi
Republicans use disinfo to hide their guilt in savage attack on Paul Pelosi. Test your skills with this quiz to spot their tricks. This quiz is...
Oil war profiteers: Follow the money
Stop oil company war profiteering with a windfall tax. England has done it. It's time for America too. Should oil war profiteers be rewarded with more...
Political demonizing spawns bloodshed
It will be hard not to hit her with the speaker's gavel joked Kevin McCarthy. - CNN Attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband follows years of GOP...
Gig workers deserve better
Why do gig workers struggle while their billionaire bosses get richer? Follow the money and political donations behind the exploitation. Keith Ellison and DC sue Target-owned...
Nine ballot measures that could change your life
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Map of where you can vote to STOP PRISON LABOR SLAVERY
Did you know that slavery is still legal in America? Some states can imprison you, force you to work for slave wages and take away your...
Fox News character assassination playbook
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Do-It-Yourself campaign ads pack a punch
Robin Williams (D) is a community leader in Indiana District 30 and running to unseat Mike Karickhoff (R) who's voted to ban abortions. Robin speaks truth...
Use their own words against them
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Student debt relief: Apply now!
How do you share details of a program, like Student Debt Relief that'll improve the lives of millions of Americans? But do it fast, with no...
Mapping the plot to steal the Presidency
Follow Trump's plot to steal the Presidency with the help of MAGA Republican accomplices. The story of what caused the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol...
Democracy is on the ballot North Carolina
STOP the North Carolina Republican’s brazen power grab. A fringe legal ploy being pushed by extreme politicians, the so-called “independent state legislature theory”. It has never been accepted by...
Don’t fall for SMISHING
STOP! Don't respond to that urgent text telling you to do something. It could be a SMISHING hack. Review your cybersecurity practices. Hackers are busy around...
Why do billionaires hate student debt relief? Follow the money.
President Biden's student debt relief will benefit up to 43 million lower and middle-class borrowers. Billionaires oppose the plan. - Popular Info Why would a bunch...
American Dream Killers – Asesinos del Sueño Americano
Republican appointed Fifth Circuit judges side with Republican AGs lawsuit that threatens to deport millions of DACA - Dreamers. - Americas Voice Supreme Justices Silently Back...
Supreme Court Conflicts Of Interest: Follow the Money
Six unelected officials with hidden conflicts of interest and beholden to billionaires should not be able to strip Americans of their freedoms. Who funded the campaigns...
Affordable tech to canvass better
Canvass better to get out the vote and fight voter suppression. It's hard when there are thousands of people to contact with a few volunteers in...
Ten best voting information websites
Finding information on where, when and how to vote isn't easy. Details are scattered across different websites. Sometimes it's hard to find answers to your specific...
How to demolish extremist MAGA Republican arguments
Fight back with this three step tactic straight from their playbook: Connect. Pivot. Counterattack. How do you respond to this gem from Ted Cruz for instance?...
Arizona Republicans pass strict ABORTION BAN taking state back to 1864
Arizona judge upholds century-old abortion ban that could sentence abortion providers to prison. - ABC Republican appointed Arizona judge approves return to 19th century near-total ban...
Follow the money and operatives behind DeSantis’ MIGRANT RELOCATION SCANDAL
The scandal around DeSantis scheme to relocate migrants widens. Follow the money and operatives. More interesting characters, donors and political operatives emerge with connections to the...
Merrick Garland on protecting THE RULE OF LAW
The Rule of Law applies to all Americans: Former presidents demanding special treatment and politicians illegally exploiting migrants. "The Rule of Law means that the law...
Follow the money behind DeSantis’ stunt in flying Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard
DeSantis used migrants as “props” in his political stunt. How do you describe his scheme spanning different states, millions of dollars, secretive operatives and shifting storylines?...
Voter Suppression Academy Award nominations
The Academy Awards recognizes creativity in films. The Voter Suppression Academy* awards recognizes Republican dirty tricks to prevent Americans voting. "It's high time our voter suppression...
Republican Shariah Law
Teen rape victim ordered to pay her rapist $150,000! How are teenage rape victims denied abortions, but forced to pay restitution to their rapists? How different...
Political human trafficking
DeSantis records human trafficking political stunt for FOX TV with $12 million of Florida tax payer funds. DeSantis pulled off the stunt. He lured a couple...
FLIP FLOP MAP of Republican abortion hypocrisy
The same Republicans who stacked the Supreme Court to ban abortions and deny women their freedom, now backpedal that Roe v Wade has been overturned. Can you...
How to choose the right storytelling app
Choose the right app to tell your story by considering your audience, the message and your desired outcome. There is no one size fits all in...
Why is FOX being sued?
Billionaires silence critics with lawsuits but hide behind 'Freedom of the Press' to cover the lies they broadcast themselves. "Dominion Voting systems has sued Fox News for $1.6...
Don’t fall for STRONGMAN playing the VICTIM CARD
Authoritarians pose as persecuted individuals to justify their violence and crimes. Trump has built his appeal by casting himself and his supporters as political outsiders and...
How Russian oligarchs influence the GOP and threaten US national security
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How to create midterm campaign videos with the winning FREEDOM narrative
Use the winning 'freedom narrative' to mobilize the base and persuade swing voters in the midterms. This election is a clear choice, between Americans who work...
Pack the Supreme Court and get a tax deduction!
How do tax dodging billionaires get to write the laws for tax paying Americans? Follow the dark money. Barre Seid, an electronics mogul, made a $...
Billionaires rule America with their media outlets
Billionaires twist public opinion with their media outlets to support policies that make billionaires richer. Politicians cater to billionaire owned media outlets to get good press...
16-Year-Old ‘Not Mature Enough to Have Abortion’, Florida Rules
Florida Court Rules 16-Year-Old Not ‘Mature’ Enough to Get Abortion "The court did not seem to recognize that it's also going to require plenty of maturity...
Inflation Reduction Act taxes share buybacks to fund public services
Corporate tax dodging reduces public services for everyone. The Inflation Reduction Act taxes corporate share buybacks to fix that loophole. The Inflation Reduction Act charges companies...
Drug prices coming down for landing
Drug prices come down for landing with the Infrastructure Reduction Act. Drug prices out of reach. Big Pharma share prices soaring and execs making millions. Big...
Facebook gets teen prosecuted for abortion
Facebook Turned Over Messages in Disturbing Abortion Case Against Teen and Mom. - Daily Beast How does Facebook make billions from selling information on its users...
GOP attacks IRS to help billionaire donors dodge taxes
Republicans are upset that the IRS will hire more agents to catch tax dodgers. Why? Follow the money to trace the connection between tax dodging billionaires...
Republicans block insulin price caps. Why? Follow the money.
Republicans block insulin price caps in the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act. Why? Follow the money. Republican senators voted down a cap on the price of insulin in the...
President Biden Delivers
The Inflation Reduction Act caps a long list of accomplishments by President and Democrats. How do you present the facts so they are easy to understand?...
Who’s fighting for American workers? You make the call.
Ignore the hype. Check the facts to see who's really fighting for working Americans. Who's investing in people? Promoting shared prosperity? Pushing companies to pay their...
Republicans block insulin price caps. Why? Follow the money.
Republicans block insulin price caps in the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act. Why? Follow the money. Republican senators voted down a cap on the price of insulin...
Track political Facebook ad campaigns for free with Ad Observatory
What ads are campaigns being run on Facebook? When? Where? By whom? Explore political advertising across Facebook and Instagram with the free Ad Observatory app from...
McDonald’s exploits workers with GOP help
McDonalds worker shot for serving cold french fries - NY Post Who pays for an injured employee's care? What health insurance benefits do they get? How...
The American Freedom Agenda Can Save the Democratic Party
"An overarching agenda with a name that ties it all together and simplifies what's happening for voters and is easy to share." - Dan Pfeiffer, MessageBox...
The dog ate my Jan 6th texts
Texts about Jan 6th insurrection for Trump's top DHS officials are missing. Scooby denies eating them. This discovery of missing records for the senior-most homeland security...
16 best free graphics apps for activists
Tell your story better with pictures. Use free apps to design persuasive images, GIFs and videos. See how other campaigns apply these apps to inspire people...
FOX smears doctor helping ten year old rape victim. GOP cripples FCC that could regulate FOX.
Murdoch's media empire helps the GOP. Republicans cripple the FCC that could regulate FOX News. Rigging the system to dupe the public. Why would FOX News,...
Catholic Church pushes abortion ban using your tax dollars
A nonprofit with sex scandals uses tax exempt funds to push for an abortion ban with no exception for rape. "The Catholic Church gave over $750,000...
GOP-packed Supreme Court cripples EPA putting your life in danger
GOP-packed Supreme Court cripples the EPA to stop it regulating oil polluting tycoons funding Republicans. Follow the money. Oil tycoons fund the GOP to pack the...
Supreme Political Payback
Trying to make sense of events? Trace the history of the decision makers and see how they got their positions. Jan 6th attack 2021 attack on...
We Mapped the Russia – GOP – NRA Criminal Conspiracy to Overturn the Election
Charles Bausman was at the Jan 6th insurrection and then fled to Russia as a “political refugee.” - NYT Bausman is founder of pro-Putin, RUSSIAN INSIDER...
Top ten storytelling apps
Use the right storytelling app to inform and persuade more people to take action. How do you choose which app to choose? Does your message involve...
Koch Rigged Supreme Court Rules For Oil Companies
Follow the money to see how oil tycoons rig the courts to get the laws they want. Millions in dark money to get ultra-right wing lawyers...
Mapping White House Activity Around Jan 6th Insurrection
Who did what, where? Relationship maps make it easier to understand what's going on. "Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows, offered new...
How Google Exploits Women Searching for Abortion Info
Google makes billions collecting info on people and selling that data to advertisers. With Roe v Wade being overturned and abortions being criminalized in many states,...
Supreme Court forces taxpayers to fund religious schools
Follow the money behind the Supreme Court ruling to divert funds from public schools for all Americans to religious schools for the privileged few “The ultraconservative...
Billionaire union busters
How do billionaire CEOs get richer by exploiting workers while preventing them from organizing? Follow the money. Billionaires have rigged the system to make it harder...
Follow the dark money behind the Jan 6th criminal conspiracy
Who organized the rally on Jan 6th, 2021? Who funded them and the robocalls to boost attendance? How does dark money flow from billionaires to groups...
Active Shooter protection tips from Black Voters Matter chatbot
How do you protect yourself against an active shooter? Black Voters Matter chatbot offers tips and builds lists to organize for gun safety. Mass shootings surge...
Jan 6th insurrectionist relationship map
How do you recognize the people involved with the Jan 6th insurrection to topple American democracy? It's hard to make sense of a lot of information...
Gun sellers make a killing as Republicans gut gun safety laws for them
Mass shooters at Uvalde and Las Vegas used guns from Daniel Defense, a GOP donor promoting assault weapons on FOX, YouTube and Facebook. "Maker of rifle...
Baby formula companies pay Republicans to weaken regulations
"Baby formula industry successfully lobbied to weaken bacteria safety standards" - Intercept "Records show that the industry successfully mobilized against a 2014 proposal from the FDA...
Facebook sued. Why? Follow the money.
Facebook sued for selling its users' personal data for political manipulation. Facebook is accused of stalling news about how it mis-used data while four Facebook directors...
Texas GOP gun laws and shooting victims resources: Illustrated edition
'Texas Republicans have repeatedly loosened gun laws despite mass shootings.' - SourceNM What bills has Greg Abbott passed? How do they relate to the surge in...
Political strongman playbook
Strongmen claim to be saviors of the nation while robbing people of truth, treasure, and the protections of democracy. They promise law and order, then legitimize...
Supreme Court approves political bribes. Follow the money to see how this will change your life.
“The politician is happy; the donors are happy. The only loser is the public.” - Justice Elena Kagan "Republican-appointed justices struck down limits on candidates who...
Republican gun policies help mass shooters
A racist teenager kills ten in Buffalo with a military-style assault weapon. What role do Republican policies play in the surge of mass shootings? "The shooter at...
How to protect your online privacy as Republicans unleash bounty hunters in their war on women
A Republican packed Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v Wade as abortion vigilantes search for victims to sue. "An antiabortion law in Texas will...
Billionaires profit from radicalizing White Supremacist terrorists
How is an 18 year old radicalized to kill? Follow the blood money to billionaires and the politicians blocking gun safety measures. "The suspect in the...
Ukraine’s fight for democracy has a lesson for Democrats
The entire world said the Ukrainians were just gonna lose. They were told to surrender. "That it was inevitable that Russia was just too strong. Well...
Republican war on women led by questionable men
A raped woman can be forced to have the baby. Abortions and contraceptives are banned. She's charged with murder for a miscarriage. How did we get...
Republican war on women & abortion straight from Handmaid’s Tale
A raped woman can be forced to have the rapist's child and charged with murder if she doesn't. Anyone trying to help the woman can be...
How much more will reproductive healthcare cost when the Supreme Court nullifies Roe v Wade?
It's going to cost a LOT more for reproductive healthcare as the Republican packed Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade! Women will have to travel much...
How billionaires pack the courts to get whatever they want
How do billionaires get the laws they want while courts deny the rest of us our basic rights? Follow the money to see how the Supreme...
Follow the money blocking Climate Change bills
"NO LABELS TO HOST BILLIONAIRE GATHERING WITH JOE MANCHIN IN LOS ANGELES" - Lee Fang in The Intercept Puzzled why politicians block bills to fight Climate...
YouTube Shorts: Ideal for campaigns and activists on the move
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” ― Ferris Bueller It's the same with organizing....
What’s in the GOP 11 Point Plan for you?
Republicans have released an 11 Point Plan that proposes to end Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare while raising taxes on the poor and elderly. Help people...
Jan 6 Capitol Riot Updated Map: Who Was Involved or Charged
Having a hard time keeping track of how different people were involved with the Jan 6th insurrection? Professional investigators use network maps to make sense of...
Republican group smears reputations of women nominees of color: Follow the dark money.
"The Slime Machine Targeting Dozens of Biden Nominees" - Jane Mayer, New Yorker "The American Accountability Foundation (A.A.F.), which is run by conservative white men, has...
Billionaire Tax Dodger Awards
Billionaires dodge taxes through loopholes, political donations and a supporting cast of politicians and judges. The Billionaire Tax Dodger Awards recognize unchecked greed. Exploit workers -...
How are gig workers exploited? Follow the money.
Multi-billion dollar firms deny gig workers health insurance, death benefits and the right to organize. "Gig workers are classified as independent contractors. That designation obscures a...
Who’s to Blame for High Gas Prices? Follow the money.
"Saudi - Russia collusion is driving up gas prices and worsening Ukraine crisis." - The Intercept "As Russia ordered troops into Ukraine on Monday, gas prices soared to their...
Republicans criminalize abortion: mapping the forces at work
Texas Woman, 26, Charged With Murder After Alleged 'Self-Induced Abortion' The extreme move comes after Texas passed a draconian anti-abortion law last year that has forced...
Stop FOX streaming Russian propaganda to American military bases
"As Ukrainians fight for their lives, it's time to permanently remove pro-Putin propaganda from US military bases. Stop brainwashing our troops. As the GOP has embraced...
Why does insulin cost so much? Follow the blood money Republicans get to block price cuts.
30 million American diabetics struggle to pay for the skyrocketing price of insulin. Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi make a killing from raising insulin prices....
Five practical ways to fight FOX spreading propaganda
Fox News opinion programs are the biggest source of disinformation. DDAD Defenders of Democracy Against Disinfo is a grassroots, nonprofit group. They have analyzed how Fox...
Putin Republicans: Follow The Rubles
Why are Republicans so fond of Putin? Follow the money to see how Putin and Russian oligarchs bought Republicans with donations and sexpionage. This PowerMap was...
Fight the Republican scheme to block seniors, disabled and struggling families without internet access from voting
Voting shouldn't be a privilege only for those with internet connectivity. How do Republicans make it hard for people without internet access to vote? Deny voting...
Mapping Ginni Thomas’ attempt to overturn election results
"Ginni Thomas Pressed Trump’s Chief of Staff to Overturn 2020 Vote, Texts Show" - NY Times “The consequences of what she’s done is that I don’t...
Ginni Thomas’ Republican and Supreme Court connections: Mapping the ethics concerns
Ginni Thomas, right wing activist and wife of Justice Clarence Thomas has clients with cases before the Supreme Court. Should he recuse himself? Ginni's was at...
America has oligarchs too. They’re called billionaires.
Oligarchs are very wealthy businessmen with a lot of political influence. American oligarchs (billionaires) dodge paying their fair share of taxes. This reduces funding for Child...
Geotarget better with maps and data. Stop guessing.
Smart maps combine maps and data. They take the guesswork out of choosing the best areas to target. Businesses pick the best locations for their stores...
Russian oligarchs manipulate American politics, media and elections
How do Russian oligarchs manipulate American politics and media to threaten democracy? Follow the money. What would inspire a former president to praise a Russian invasion...
Play DRUG MONOPOLY. Raise drug prices. Make millions!
34 million Americans suffer from diabetes. How do drug monopolies keep raising prices? Follow the blood money. President Biden and Bernie Sanders have proposed cutting prescription...
Are your purchases funding White Nationalism and Anti-Semitism? Follow the money.
Republicans embrace White Nationalism and Anti-Semitism with the help of corporate donations. All talk, no action. Republicans expelled Liz Cheney for supporting an inquiry into the...
Google’s lucrative hypocrisy explained
How does Google profit from advertising phony offers targeting seniors without facing any consequence? Google's code of conduct used to be 'Do no evil'. Google has...
Don’t let Gun Lobby Republicans hide behind Sandy Hook settlement. Demand gun safety reform now!
Sandy Hook families settle with Remington over school massacre. Gun lobby political donations buys Republican obstruction to common sense gun safety measures while mass shootings surge....
Where are the people you’re looking for? Ask the map.
Geotarget campaigns with demographic data to help people register to vote and mobilize existing voters. Better data plays helps choose where to focus to get the...
Keep your team in formation using the same talking points
Keep your team of canvassers and supporters on the same talking points. Or as Beyonce says 'let's get in formation'. "Use a “drumbeat” approach to communication:...
Trump – McConnell judges cut voting rights
Trump - McConnell judges push voter suppression and laws that benefit the rich. Follow the money stacking the courts with conservative, activist judges. The U.S. Supreme...
Spotify boycott grows as more artists protest their music being used to fund racism. Follow the money.
Follow the money to see how Spotify exploits musicians by paying them $0.0033 per song streamed while paying Rogan $100 million for a podcast with racism...
Fight disinformation. Demand AdTech platforms stop funding sites that spread racism and hate.
Amazon, Google and Facebook report billions in ad revenues. Right wing websites spread hate, racism and COVID conspiracy theories. What's the connection? Right wing groups use...
Automated voice assistants help seniors and the disabled get to vote
Seniors and the disabled find it harder to vote as Republicans eliminate voting by mail and ballot drop boxes. This solution was designed for Center For...
Follow the dark money behind judges endangering public safety
How can some judges be so concerned about the lives of the unborn, but care so little about the thousands of Americans dying every day from...
Jan 6 Insurrection Map expands with new information
The Jan 6 Committee has issued more indictments and is questioning more people as the investigation expands. The relationship map has been expanded to include this...
Follow the money Spotify makes streaming COVID misinfo
Over 2,000 Americans die from COVID every day. Yet, Spotify continues to stream COVID misinformation. Why? Follow the money. "Hundreds of scientists, professors and public health...
Jan 6 Insurrection map of the people and money behind the plot to overthrow an election
Follow the money to trace who did what in the Jan 6th insurrection and how they were funded. Get the big picture as the evidence and...
Political extremism spreads like cancer. Watch for these symptoms warns Lincoln Project advisor.
Political extremism spreads like cancer on democracy. A few malignant cells infect others till the body dies. Watch for these symptoms. Trygve Olson has trained thousands...
Freedom To Vote Act: A visual guide
A picture is worth a thousand words. The Freedom to Vote, priceless. Visual communications convey messages with pictures. Pictures are easy to understand, remember and share....
Defund the Jan 6th insurrection profiteers
How do you make money promoting a violent insurrection? Advertising. Conspiracies and disinformation thrive online. Who are the worst culprits? Who funds them? What can be...
Jan 6th Investigation Committee: Track the uncovered evidence with a relationship map.
Follow the evidence. Complexity, withholding evidence and delaying tactics are often used to escape judgement. How can details spread over dozens of websites and a large...
Student loans
Financiers make billions while students are crushed by loans. Follow the money and political lobbying to see how the system is rigged. "More than 40 million...
Fast food franchisors ask workers if they’d like a side of COVID?
Has the person serving you that hamburger been vaccinated? Most fast food workers make minimum wage and are forced to work on unstable schedules. Taking time...
Jan 6 Investigation Roadmap
Confused by the large number of people involved in the Jan 6th insurrection? Who has been charged by the Jan 6 Commission? Who's cooperating with the...
Republican obstruction prevents FCC regulation of COVID misinformation platforms
800,000 Americans dead from COVID. Republicans serve their billionaire media donors and block the FCC from enforcing its mandate to serve the 'public interest'. When do...
Canvas smarter: Enhance voter files with targeting data and maps
Canvass smarter by enhancing voter files with demographic data and interactive maps. It's fast, simple and affordable. Business marketers use demographic data and visual analysis apps...
Follow the dark money packing the Supreme Court with conservatives
Follow the money to see how billionaires get the laws they want. How some Supreme Court justices get rushed on while others are denied a hearing....
Record police encounters automatically with your iPhone and Siri Shortcuts
Videos of Philando Castille, Daunte Wright and George Floyd's deaths raised public awareness of police encounters and demands for justice. Imagine you're suddenly pulled over and...
Women directors of corporations backing Ohio’s extreme abortion ban
Ohio is about to pass an abortion ban that is even more restrictive than Texas. Women lead the corporations donating the abortion bill's sponsors. The Ohio bill,...
How are the Jan 6th insurrection organizers connected?
It's hard to keep track of the people involved and with the Jan 6th insurrection. Software can help. How are they connected? What was their role?...
Who is blocking the path to citizenship?
Republicans oppose DACA, Dreamers and a path to citizenship so their billionaire donors can get cheap labor. Corporations make money in two ways. Charge more for...
Canvas better with smarter software
Canvas better with business software that does more and costs less. Canvassing is vital to register more voters and mobilize supporters. Think beyond the voter file...
Joel Kaplan: Zuck’s fixer and GOP operative
Facebook spreads Republican disinformation and promotes right-wing conspiracy theories. Meet Joel Kaplan, Republican operative and Zuckerberg fixer. "Kaplan is Facebook's vice president of global public policy. He...
Make data easier to understand and share
The truth will set you free. John 8.32 So will the facts. But first you have to make them understandable. Organize and present data so it's...
Tax dodging billionaires behind Texas SB8 bill banning abortions
What do billionaires do with all the money they save by dodging taxes? Buy political influence and impose their values on other Americans. What does tax...
Jan 6th Capitol riot ring leaders conspire at Willard hotel
Follow the connections between the ringleaders meeting at the Willard hotel ahead of Jan 6 in an effort to overturn election results and the current Republican...
Target groups with QR-coded messages to improve response rates
Target different groups with tailored messages and QR Codes shared across social media, emails and flyers to improve response rates. How can this be done quickly...
Follow the money: How AT&T and DirecTV helped build far-right One America News.
"AT&T helped build far-right One America News" - Reuters It's easier to follow the money and trace the connections with a relationship map. Use this map...
Manchin’s objections to clean energy program costs US billions in climate funds
Climate change disasters cost tax payers billions every year while corporate politicians deny climate change and block reforms. Follow the money to see how oil, gas...
Virginia Election: Youngkin morphs into Trump
Virginia GOP candidate Youngkin tries to distance himself from Trump. Activists create GIFs to highlight their similarities. "Trump has endorsed Youngkin. "A great gentleman. We've got...
Deere workers strike for a living wage against $100 billion firm
Deere CEO makes $15.6 million while workers earn an average of $24/hour. Follow the money to see how the system is rigged by the rich at...
Keep it real
People buy brownies, not the recipe. Emphasize how you'll improve their lives. Skip the geek-speak. Anat Shenker-Osorio is the founder a of ASO Communications and a...
Bring Zuckerberg and Facebook to justice
Image credit: Justice League Zuckerberg denies Facebook spreading racist posts, election meddling, COVID disinformation and worse. Superheroes needed to bring him to justice. What can be...
Make Facebook Whistleblower Testimony Video Available To All Audiences
The Facebook whistleblower testimony is important for everybody to see, no matter what language they speak. Frances Haugen explains in her testimony how Facebook conceals information...
FOX News advertisers fund Tucker Carlson spreading racism and COVID disinfo
Who are FOX's biggest advertisers supporting Tucker Carlson spreading racism? Which FOX directors are connected with Stanford, Georgetown and The Nature Conservancy? How do people and...
Ten Supreme Court SHADOW DOCKET decisions made in the dark of the night that changed America
"The Supreme Court increasingly relies on the shadow docket to make decisions often in a dramatically accelerated fashion, without providing signed opinions or detailed explanations. Decisions...
Billionaire welfare. Corporate tycoons oppose Build Back Better that helps regular Americans.
Multi-millionaire CEOs fund lobbyists to deny basic benefits for the rest of us. Politicians beholden to corporate donors. Follow the money to see how billionaires get...
TARJIMLY connects volunteer translators with nonprofits
The free Tarjimly app connects nonprofits with bi-lingual volunteers to overcome language barriers. Tarjimly was founded in 2017 to improve the lives of refugees and the...
Facebook buys Zuckerberg a $5 billion GET OUT OF JAIL FREE card
"A lawsuit accuses Facebook’s board of overpaying the Federal Trade Commission billions of dollars in exchange for not personally suing CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the 2018 Cambridge...
Texas abortion bounty: Follow the money funding the new law
Billionaires funding politicians and groups pushing for bounties to abortion vigilantes? Follow the money to to see how billionaires get to impose their values on the...
How does big pharma keep drug prices so high? Follow the money.
Big pharma claims to serve public health, but spends billions on political lobbying and multimillion dollar executive salaries. Is corporate greed and political donations the real...
Service helps mothers released from jail using text bots to first survey their needs
How does a small group collect the information it needs to serve community members during a pandemic? A text bot to automatically conduct surveys. Life After...
Train more people to spot misinformation with new Zoom based teaching app
Train more people to spot and counter misinformation with new Zoom based teaching apps. Disinformation is being used to manipulate people into behavior that could kill...
Improvise solutions with design thinking
Floods and power blackouts in the middle of a pandemic. That's Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Every disaster is unique and demands its own...
Voter suppression by eviction
A Supreme Court stacked with McConnell nominees overruled the CDC allowing landlords to evict thousands of families during a pandemic. Judicial activism now defines health policy....
Fight gaslighting. Replay what they said before.
Some people try to rewrite history by denying what they said. Keep them honest by replaying their own words. There's an app for that. The best...
Women community organizers push for change in Louisiana
Black women organizers disrupt existing power structures to bring about change in their communities. An innovative program helps train and support them in Louisiana. The Power...
Evicted? Thank these guys.
15 million people at the risk of eviction! Who's pushing for evictions during a pandemic? How do they make money from it? Get political patronage? How...
Indivisible Michigan fights Republican voter suppression with relational organizing
'Michigan GOP plans “shocking” scheme to ram through voting restrictions' - Salon "Republicans state legislators in Michigan have already introduced 39 bills that restrict citizens’ voting...
Heat wave 2021 map ‘burns’ climate deniers
Heat waves kill Americans. Homes and businesses destroyed. Droughts ravage farms. But Republicans deny climate change and block common sense measures to fight it. What gives?...
OxyContin: Follow the blood money
"Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, under scrutiny for role in opioid crisis, are big political spenders. As the opioid crisis continues to ravage the country...
Are you one the losing side of the DATA DIVIDE?
One side of the data divide has companies making money from personal data. The other side buys data from them. Which side are you on? Companies,...
Republican voter suppression targets the visually disabled. Voicebots inform and mobilize them.
Republicans suppress disabled voters in order to kill the ACA. Republicans have tried to overturn the Affordable Care Act (ACA) over 70 times. Republicans aim to...
Maps are an activist’s best friend
Maps help activists and campaigns engage, inform and mobilize supporters. New apps make it easy. Maps are easy to understand and navigate. They're intuitive and wonderful...
Yard sign activism for fair redistricting
Ohio voters show their support for fair redistricting maps and opposition to gerrymandering with Fair District yard signs. Voters should choose their legislators - not legislators...
How to make rapid response videos. Like for Voting ProChoice after the Texas abortion ban.
Texas governor signs extreme six-week abortion ban that bars abortion with no exception for rape or incest. "18-year-old Paxton Smith used her valedictorian address to protest Texas’s near-total...
Activists use new digital tactics to fight environmental racism
Forests destroyed to make wood pellets for corporate profits. Black communities devastated by the pollution and flooding it causes. That's environmental racism. Community activists struggle to...
Zoom media interview? Perform better with realtime invisible helpers.
There's little margin for error in a Zoom interview and performance anxiety just makes it worse. Fortunately there are ways to stay on message and get...
Fight the connectivity poll tax that disenfranchises poor voters
Connectivity is a poll tax that stifles voters in Black, Brown, indigenous and rural communities who cannot afford to get online. "Poll taxes were essentially a...
Campaigning with WhatsApp
WhatsApp has over 2.5 billion active users and has been downloaded five billion times. Over 100 billion WhatsApp messages are sent every day. Does your campaign...
Lost your right to vote? Thank ALEC.
ALEC drafts bills without regular democratic review and gets them passed into law by Republican legislatures. ALEC thrives on corporate donations. "Exposing ALEC: How Conservative-Backed State...
Fundraise with relational organizing
Your best donors are people you already know. How do you tap a large number of your contacts for donations, but in a personal manner? How...
Corporations profiting by spreading hate with public subsidies
"Carlson has the right to say whatever loathsome things he wishes. And Fox News can choose to broadcast those views on television. But Carlson and the...
Mobilizing Latinx voters? Use relational organizing with WhatsApp.
WhatsApp is the favorite Latinx messaging app. It's free and messages come from a known sender. WhatsApp campaigns cost less than SMS and is ideal for...
Black voters in Georgia recognize that voting has its rewards. Don’t let anyone snatch that away.
Sometimes the benefits of voting aren't obvious. For Black voters in Georgia they are, courtesy a NAACP Atlanta StoryMap that shows how they gain from the...
Racism has consequences
Eight people including six Asian women killed in racist shooting spree with a gun bought hours earlier. This isn't a random event. Hate crimes against Asian...
Think different to persuade more people
Polarized voters. People trapped in information bubbles. Corporations making billions spreading disinformation in order to sell more ads. How do you get heard when calling and...
Why do poor Americans get bad water? What’s race got to do with it?
Contaminated water is a health hazard for many Black, Hispanic and Native American communities. It is even more fatal with disasters such as the recent Texas...
For The People. Mapping how H.R. 1 fights voter suppression.
"We the People deserve a responsive, accountable government that gives us all a stronger voice and puts our needs ahead of special interests. Congress must pass...
Reach more people. Caption and translate videos.
Reach the one in five Americans who do not speak English and others who prefer to watch videos on mute. Add captions and translations to your...
Guard against hackers. Reduce your digital footprint.
Reduce the amount of public information that hackers can find about you online to disrupt your work, harass you and steal confidential information. What can you...
Answer tough questions on Zoom without breaking a sweat
You're stumped by a question on Zoom. What do you do? Use an on-screen teleprompter so an assistant can help you with the answer. You respond...
Activists Take On Prison Industrial Complex
"Regions Bank Of Alabama Turns Its Back On CoreCivic" Morgan Simon's article in Forbes.com inspired us to explore how strategic activism works. How did community organizers...
The Greene Dossier
Some people are especially 'interesting'. Keep info on them handy with a dossier. Wakelet is a free app that makes it easy to create and share...
Cause of death: Could not afford internet access.
Lack of internet access can be fatal. That's partially why people of color are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than White Americans. Health groups...
Activists use relational organizing to push for reusable COVID masks
For Our Kids Montréal taking community action, demanding a green and just recovery from the Quebec government - September 2020 Online petitions help build public support...
Fed up of politicians inciting mob violence and sedition? Hold the companies funding their campaigns accountable.
“Armed violent protestors who support the baseless claim by outgoing president Trump that he somehow won an election that he overwhelmingly lost have stormed the U.S....
Pardon or execute? How wealth trumps justice.
When money buys freedom, it is the poor who die. The Republican Trump administration has pardoned dozens of wealthy supporters while rushing to execute poor people...
Managing a ZOOM event with several presenters? Use an on-screen teleprompter to keep things on track.
It is showtime! Your big Zoom event is at hand. The presenters are lined up and the audience is ready. How do you keep your presenters...
Looking for your Georgia run-off voting location? Call, text or use this app.
Lack of information should not prevent people from voting nor in reporting obstacles they encounter. Reclaim Our Vote and NAACP Atlanta teamed with DemLabs to provide...
The activist’s guide to creating videos quickly, easily with free apps
Videos get three times as much exposure on social media than just words. Making videos has been slow, expensive and complicated - leaving it beyond the...
Pardon or execute?
The poor die when justice is sold to the highest bidder. Some stories require little description. This is one of them. How fairly is justice applied...
We’re texting in the name of the Lord
The Lord may work in mysterious ways, but it's pretty clear his flock at the Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta are fired up. Volunteers in the...
Amplify your message with online volunteer flashmobs
Bots spread disinformation by pretending to be human, sharing and liking content they have been programmed to promote. Building an army of bots requires skills and...
Mobile app showing Georgia dropbox locations created in hours with free software and crowdsourcing
Voters need information fast in a form that's easily used. Phone based apps work well, but often take a lot of time and money to create....
How BLUE FUTURE uses textbots to mobilize young voters in Georgia
Young voters are a key Georgia voting group with many voting for the first time! They prefer texting over calling. This demands frugal innovation so organizing...
Who profits from denying internet access to rural America?
Children forced to do their homework outside fast food outlets where there is WiFi. Rural communities denied access to health information. All from lack of internet...
Zoom performance anxiety? Follow these expert tips.
Perform better on Zoom with these expert tips. - How to prepare your script- Body Language- Using a teleprompter- Directing your attendees to take an action-...
Voting in Georgia? Map of early voting locations.
Map of Georgia early voting locations This map is designed with information collected by Reclaim Our Vote and created with ArcGIS. It is freely available at:...
Vaccinate against disinformation
Foreign interference and domestic politics use disinformation to divide, incite and manipulate. It's cheap, effective and hard to counter. Learn how to spot it and inoculate...
Create online training with free, easy-to-use apps
Remote learning is urgently needed but creating training courses the traditional way is slow and expensive. How does a group with little money and few technical...
How relational organizing helps Georgia voters learn about acceptable forms of voter ID
Voter ID laws prevent or intimidate millions of eligible Americans from casting their ballot. Obtaining an ID that fulfills voting requirements is costly and confusing. It...
Little Sis tracks the political connections and lobbying of the ultra-rich and corporations
Who do the wealthiest Americans donate their money to? Where did White House officials work before they were appointed? Which lobbyists are married to politicians? Who...
Keep ’em honest. Photograph publicly displayed poll tapes of the vote count.
"Photograph poll tapes at the polling place on election night and check the vote totals against the official vote totals to catch erroneous election results." - Scrutineers...
How The Lincoln Project converts voters into citizen reporters
Voters become citizen reporters with SeeSay2020 to spotlight incidents of voter suppression making it easier for voting right advocates and the media to react quickly. Superman...
Don’t even think about intimidating voters. State laws and penalties.
Federal law prohibits voter intimidation. The right of each voter to cast his or her ballot free from intimidation or coercion is the foundation of a...
Trust but verify. Take photos of poll tapes to make sure vote counts add up correctly.
"Photograph poll tapes at the polling place on election night and check the vote totals against the official vote totals to catch erroneous election results." -...
Inside Edition, billboards & The Lincoln Project show voters how to report voter suppression.
How do you tackle rampant voter suppression? Thousands of citizen reporters exposing voting issues and getting them quickly to the press, officials and voting rights advocates....
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING about voter intimidation.
Federal law prohibits voter intimidation. How can voters report issues preventing them from voting or other election related irregularities in time to do something about it?...
Take a bite out of vote counting crime: Track the poll tapes!
Image credit: DFS "POLL TAPES are printed vote results from voting machines that are transferred to a central tabulator. This process can be used to manipulate...
Inform eligible felons about their right to vote
Image: "Just Mercy" (Warner Bros.) People are prevented from voting in many ways. Not informing eligible felons about their right to vote is an especially cruel one. Many states...
Fight voter intimidation. See something, say something.
"Trump supporters seemingly attempting to physically intimidate voters and block them from a polling place in Fairfax, Virginia..." - Bipartisan Report Voter intimidation has no place...
Looking for the closest Voting Center in Texas? Call or text this friendly chatbot.
Vote centers are an alternative to traditional, neighborhood-based precincts. Voters can cast their ballots at any vote center in the jurisdiction, regardless of their address. -...
Human sacrifice
"The Trump administration is demanding that all school districts fully reopen in the fall or risk losing their federal funding". Your children have become political pawns....
Bots Push To Overturn Roe V Wade Decision
Image adapted from Handmaid's Tale & Terminator Protests rage as the Supreme Court reviews a case that could could 'render protections by Roe v Wade meaningless'. How are...
No More Busy Signals
Don't let hackers clog phone lines and block real callers. Use voicebots to guard against such attacks and streamline call handling. "Trump supporters clogged Iowa caucus phone...
Hold Them Accountable
Voters struggle to connect how actions taken by politicians in service of their rich donors negatively affect their lives. Explain the connection and what they can do...
Talk To Me
The disabled, poor, uneducated and senior citizens suffer from not knowing of healthcare cuts and new voting restrictions until it is too late to protest. Flyers,...
Community Oriented Political Outreach
How does a candidate with a small budget standout in a crowded field? Innovation. Seeyew Mo is running to represent S.F. Assembly District 19 at the...
Leave No Voter Behind
People in remote areas are often overlooked by the census and find it hard to vote. Many Americans in remote areas suffer because poor roads and...
Build Or Buy Campaign Software?
Elections have consequences. So do budget cuts. Mobilize voters on the issues that matter to them. People care when public safety is jeopardized by CDC funding cuts that limit...
Tracking Twitter Trolls
Keep an eye on trolls activity and report harassment to Twitter. New apps make it easier and more affordable to monitor trolls. Who is behind the Twitter bots attacking you? What...
Pledge To Vote Cards Go Digital
Canvassers improve voter turnout with pledge to vote cards. Digital pledge cards work even better than printed ones. DemLabs and Deliver My Vote are testing digital Pledge to...
Five Free Apps For Better Canvassing
Trying to find the right campaign app when you're tight on money and not tech savvy? Checkout the DemLabs site with over 110 solutions and Solution Guides like the one...
Free New App Streamlines Information Flow Against The Rush To War
Streamlines the flow of information against the rush to war with the free Wakelet app. Quickly collect, curate and share information for anti-war supporters with Wakelet. The app consolidates information...
Mission Accomplished – The Sequel
"Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it," George Santanya. This parody video shows the similarities between the start of the last Iraq war and...
Moscow Mitch Explains Impeachment In Russian
Spoof videos are weapons of mass persuasion. They convert popular movie clips into political messages disguised as satire. The videos are inexpensive to make, but get millions of views as they're...
We’re Not Lovin’ It
Image: Banksy Issues can be complicated. Relationship maps strip away the BS to show what's really going on. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned a prior ruling making it...
I Will Be Heard
Photo by Mubarak Show on Unsplash There are two ways to hold onto power. Get more people to support you, or silence those who don't. One way is to...
Young Activists Make The Best Storytellers
If you're not at the table, you're on the menu.Get to the table by engaging others to your side with story-telling. Young activists excel at crafting...
Three Free Apps To Create Campaign Videos With Just A Laptop
Fast news cycles demand a rapid response. Short videos work best, but how does a campaign with little money, time and video skills create a rapid...
Five Free Online Training Platforms To Training Volunteers And Organizers.
How do you train volunteers and staff the skills to be better activists and organizers? Especially when a range of skills have to be taught from...
App Immediately Translates Impeachment Testimony Into Videos In Different Languages.
Language should not be a barrier to knowing the facts. New software quickly and affordably translates and captions video clips for mass distribution. Background Most major...
How Was Your Voting Experience?
Long lines. Not enough ballots. Broken voting machines... Voter suppression thrives in the dark. How often is voting related mischief reported after an election? Why is it that thousands...
Does Your Congressperson Support The Impeachment Inquiry? Ask The Common Cause Chatbot On Facebook.
Politicians can run, but they cannot hide from where they stand on the impeachment inquiry. Common Cause's new Facebook chatbot tells voters where their congressperson stands...
Fighting The Good Fight? Make Sure To Pick The Best Apps.
Magic is a long shot. Bet on innovation instead. Technology is the equalizer against bigger, better-funded opponents. Winning campaigns innovate faster. What holds back Democratic...
The Iowa Caucuses: Analyzing What, Where And When The Candidates Doing?
Campaigns have to make the most of limited time, money and staff. What events should be held? Where? When? What are the other campaigns doing? Software...
Grassroots Group Uses Radio Ads, Chatbots & Mobile Apps To Arrange Rides To The Polls For The Needy.
Why do those with the most to gain from change, face the most hurdles in voting? Living in remote rural areas, a lack of transport, cell...
Wrong Polling Location Info Can Devastate Voter Turnout.
Mapping apps easily guide people to their destinations. Why then do voters often get sent to the wrong polling location? Bad data on polling centers....
Trying To Understand The Impeachment Inquiry? Use A Relationship Map Follows The Money.
Tracking a complex case of corruption? Use a relationship map to follow the money. How to map a swamp It's easy to get lost in...
New App Lets Progressive Volunteers Find Free Lodging With Local Supporters.
Volunteers donate their time and energy to canvas and get-out-the-vote. But often they're cash-strapped and need a place to stay. Supporters have lodging to share....
Bet On Winning Posts For Better Facebook Political Campaigns
Campaigns can't avoid Facebook's power to influence people. How can cash-strapped campaigns harness this power to reach more people? Follow the money: Facebook thrives on ad revenue. It keeps people engaged for more...
Black Voters Matter Uses Clips Of Policing In Video Campaign To Encourage People To Vote.
The outrage from incidents shared on social media soon disappears. People are jaded and don't vote because the outcome doesn't improve their lives. How can social media...
Activists Innovate With Free Apps To Alert Supporters Of Rallies, Town-Halls And Canvassing Drives.
Coordination makes all the difference - especially when time and resources are tight. Thousands of people taking part in hundreds of events, organized by dozens of groups. Where and...
Grassroots Group Harnesses Consumer Spending To Local Businesses Supporting The Community.
Money talks. And it walks. Every purchase is a vote of support for that business. A consumer boycott is a vote against firms that live off the community but give back little in...
How Small Adversaries Overwhelm Superpowers With Cyber Warfare And Disinformation Campaigns.
“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” - Sun Tzu. Instead of the bullets and tanks used in conventional war, online...
How Indivisible Michigan Uses Advanced Software To Coordinate Activities To Flip Swing Districts.
Planning makes all the difference - especially when you're underfunded. Grassroots groups make a bigger impact with better software. StateWide Indivisible of Michigan (SWIM) is a...
Multimedia App Explains Money At Play In Blocking Gun Control Reform.
Short TV segments don't explain complex issues well. How can sustained public support for gun control be built, when mass shootings are soon forgotten and politicians obfuscate? It's not...
New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powered App, Coaches You To Become A Better Public Speaker.
A very few of us are naturally, gifted public speakers. The rest of us need to practice. Technology can now coach activists, organizers and candidates to become better...
A Free Canvassing App To Get Out The Vote When You Have No Budget And Limited Time.
Native American voters are the margin of victory in many key races. Vast distances, scarce funds and a legacy of voter suppression makes it hard to get out...
App Helps Florida Residents Track Hurricane Dorian And Explains How Cuts To FEMA Will Hurt.
App tracks storm in real-time to help Florida residents prepare for Hurricane Dorian. How will the $155 million cut to FEMA disaster-relief funds hurt? What is behind the cuts? Timely,...
How To Enrich The Voter File With Other Data Sources For Better Results.
Use the best tool(s) available. It's no different in campaigns. Enrich the Voter File with other data sources for better results. Smarter targeting and canvassing. Better results in fund raising and finding unregistered voters....
What’s In Common Between The Contaminated Water Crisis In Flint, Newark And Baltimore?
What do Flint, Newark and Baltimore all suffering from lead-contaminated water have in common? Their disasters are distinct, but share a common thread. How can the cause be explained vividly in order to build...
Worried About Your Child’s Well Being If You’re Deported? There Is An App For That.
How will your children be taken care of if you're deported? How should a community prepare for an ICE raid? What are the latest guidelines...
Disinformation Primer: Using The Overton Window To Change What’s Acceptable.
Banning muslims? Putting kids in cages? A president for life? How is the public manipulated to tolerate such extreme steps? How can the range of ideas...
App Converts Phones Into Walkie-Talkies. Ideal For Managing Rallies Without Cell Service.
Large crowds can swamp cell tower capacity. Natural disasters and other groups can disrupt cell coverage at a rally. Rally organizers need to plan for all contingencies. They need a way...
Group Mounts Social Media Video Campaign To Block Redevelopment Of African-American Community.
Make the Road Nevada is fighting in solidarity with Windsor Park residents as the City of North Las Vegas is proposing to sell 80% of the land of...
Mobilizing Citizens To Prevent Cuts To The Food Stamp Program. Technology For A Rapid Response.
The Trump administration is planning to cut the Food Stamp program. This would eliminate SNAP benefits for 3.1 million individuals and take free school meals away from the children in...
Moscow Mitch blocks bills to strengthen election security. How to use technology to follow the money and connections behind his decision.
A single image often captures the truth better than dozens of reports. Technology now makes it easy to design network maps that reveal the motives and connections behind an action. We used this...
As State Close Down Clinics, ACN Uses New Apps To Help Women Find The Nearest One Still Open.
It's becoming increasingly difficult for patients to get care as more and more reproductive healthcare clinics are forced to shut down. Families are being forced to travel further, spend more, and take more time...
Who Profits From The Private ICE Detention Center Boom? Mapping This Swamp To Expose Money’s Role.
Dangerous creatures hide and thrive in swamps. It isn't easy to understand what goes on in swamps - real or political. Details are concealed. Motivations are masked. People have...
Who Profits From The Opioid Epidemic? Free App Maps Connections & Contributions To Follow The Money.
"Follow the money", Deep Throat advised reporters investigating the Nixon Watergate scandal. The advice is still apt and applies to many issues including the opioid crisis. But it's harder than...
Rapid Response To ICE Raids In Las Vegas With Community Sourced Video Campaign.
A rapid community response is needed for imminent threats. Make The Road Nevada (MTRN) a grassroots group, decided to ask community members for video comments about a single mother...
Western Native Voice Uses Free App To Organize Native American Communities.
Organizing Native American communities is challenging. Tribal lands span hundreds of square miles often without internet or cell coverage. Community members often use mailboxes instead of a street address which...
Think Outside The (Mail)Box. Virginia Candidate Uses Voter File For Targeted Mobile Ad Campaign.
People respond more to their phones than letters. It's time for campaigns to think outside the (mail)box. An insurgent campaign in Virginia is innovating to try to unseat the incumbent...
New Map Highlights ‘Hard To Count’ Communities That May Be Left Out Of The Census.
The 2020 census will be different. It's counting on more people to complete census questionnaires online to reduce the need for field workers. This hurts communities without dependable internet access,...
Ten Security Tips From Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protestors For Activists In The ‘Land Of The Free’.
Protestors in Hong Kong have shown that it is possible to organize in a tightly monitored and censored environment. They offer ten practical security tips a free online handbook. Taking...
Free canvassing app for voter registration & census turnout – works without internet access.
Many rural communities suffer from a lack of connectivity. It's harder to stay informed, benefit from online services, locate polling locations, vote and take part in the census. Organizers struggle to reach...
Free app simplifies canvassing and makes it affordable for even small grassroots groups.
Some people drive fancy cars. Others bike. It all depends on your destination and budget. Canvassing is the same. A lack of funds holds back some campaigns from maximizing...
Skill For Good: Matches digital storyteller volunteers with non-profits using an ‘Uber-like’ model.
Ride-sharing services like Uber make it convenient to get a ride by quickly matching passengers with nearby drivers. Why is it so hard to match volunteers...
Hundreds of grassroots organizers to convene at the National Network Assembly in Iowa in August to learn new skills, network and strategize.
How can grassroots energy be harnessed to win elections? How can collaboration between different organizing groups be maximized for greater impact? Hundreds of grassroots organizers will...
How does your audience feel? Find out with an instant poll using the free DirectPoll app.
How does your audience feel about an issue or candidate? A quick poll is best way to find out but hard to manage in a noisy, densely packed room. A count of hands is easy but error-prone. Paper questionnaires are...
The Florida League Of Women Voters Mobilizes To Help ‘Returning Citizens’ Regain Their Right To Vote.
"In November, a supermajority of Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to former felons who’ve completed their sentences. Florida legislature advanced a bill that will strip hundreds...
A Free Peer-To-Peer Canvassing App. How To Use Existing Apps For Fast, Frugal Innovation.
Personal connections make a big difference. Especially in peer-to-peer canvassing where volunteers encourage their friends to register to vote. How can volunteers be equipped to easily collect details for a...
Rapid Response. Virginia Candidate Uses Current Events To Focus Attention On What Really Matters.
A gunman walked into a government office building in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Friday, May 31 and murdered 12 people. The incident quickly faded from the news as other...
As Alabama Legislators Close Abortion Clinics, Chatbot Jane Sees Surge In Searches Out-Of-State.
Lawmakers Vote to Effectively Ban Abortion in Alabama "These bills essentially ban abortions after a heartbeat is detected, usually about six weeks into pregnancy, a time...
Harness public outrage through Facebook petitions to fundraise and build lists.
Public outrage is both powerful and fleeting. Convert the outrage to also fund raise and build lists for long term change. It is simple with apps that combine the reach of Facebook petitions and the psychology...
Lessons From How The NRA Quickly Mobilizes Its Members For Maximum Political Power.
"The NRA activates its membership when elected officials are facing gun-related legislation, resulting in phone calls and emails and letters to Congress", reports NBC: "How the...
Get your actions more publicity with highlight videos made from the Facebook Live stream.
Organizers use Facebook Live to stream videos of their actions, but their audience is often limited to just those who can watch it all. Short highlight clips make the...
Virginia Candidates Create Issue-Specific Campaign Videos With Free, Innovative App.
"There is an 80% increase in the time spent on watching videos ... 45% of the people surveyed in North America said they expect to watch even more videos on...
Target ads with geographic info on people’s movements and the places they’ve visited.
Farmers use digital tags to monitor their livestock. Advertisers have it easier. People voluntarily carry tags that constantly report their position and activity: mobile phones. Geomarketing Personal...
Up your game with this library of free campaigning and organizing ‘how to’ guides.
Grassroots organizing changes constantly with new tactics and apps. How can the lessons learned on one campaign be quickly shared with other progressive groups? Blueprints for Change converts know-how from campaign organiziners into free...
Make Your Point Clear. Create Infographics Easily With This Free App.
It's hard to quickly explain the scope of corporate welfare and how to bring it under control. How can the case for reform be presented in a simple, engaging manner? Infographics convert complex issues...
They only listen to their own voters. Use geocoding to mobilize better and focus supporters’ energy.
Elected officials only listen to their own voters. So it's essential for campaigns need to direct their supporters to lobby the right official. How can this be done with shifting...
Campaign videos made easy. Free app includes thousands of video clips, photos & soundtracks.
Video campaigns on social media are proven effective. But many candidates can't afford them due to the high costs and specialized skills needed to produce good videos....
Create Your Own Campaign Videos LEGO-Style. It’s Fast, Flexible And Free.
[caption id="attachment_1249" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image by Bruno Glätsch from Pixabay. "LEGO®is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies".[/caption] Cars at the turn of the century...
Who are they, really? Find out with these free apps.
Campaigns can be devastated by opponents pretending to be volunteers and donors. These ten free background research services help reveal the truth. It's advisable to first test the accuracy...
David vs Goliath. Rookie Virginia candidate uses free apps in challenge to powerful incumbent.
In a modern day version of David vs Goliath, a rookie candidate uses high tech stones to challenge a powerful incumbent. The ending has yet to be written... Herb Jones a retired...
Is your campaign a gas guzzler? Cut costs and go further with free apps.
"Fundraise! Money is like gas for your campaign", candidates are advised. How many miles to the gallon (MPG) does your campaign get? Are the funds you work hard to...
The Camera Is Mightier Than The Sword. Nine Progressive Film Makers Revealing The Truth.
The truth shall set you free. A good video cuts through noise to show what's really going on. And to inspire people to take action. These...
Two Free Mapping Apps To Better Target Campaigns
Winning campaigns want to focus their resources and efforts to maximize impact. The challenge is where to focus for the most votes and what issues to emphasize?...
Beware Of Free Gifts. How Hackers Use Social Media To Profile And Trick Their Victims.
Who says there is no point in reading the classics? North Korean hackers adapted the Trojan Horse to hack Chile's entire ATM network. An unsuspecting employee at a company that...
Use this free app to create your own high-quality campaign videos
We love solutions that let more deserving candidates run for office. We really love apps, that are free and easy-to-use. Candidates struggle to produce campaign videos when they are tight on time and money. Adobe...
How To Find And Mobilize Voters With Geo-Fenced Mobile Ads
Where and when someone goes reveals a lot about them. Savvy marketers use these clues to target their ads. Mobile apps report their user's location so they can get a...
Build opt-in text lists by helping people with their issues.
There is no red poverty. Nor blue poverty. Campaigns can engage more people by addressing the issues that really matter to them, and collect information about them in the process. Campaigns find...
Innovations For Persuasive Digital Storytelling.
No one gets it right the first time. It’s how fast we learn and adapt that matters. DemLabs partners with campaigns to innovate better ways of digital persuasion. Following is the process we use,...
8 Highly Effective Training Resources for Organizers
[caption id="attachment_1086" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo by Miguel Henriques on Unsplash[/caption] "Change requires more than righteous anger. It requires a program and organizing, which is the only way to...
Work with the news cycle for better press coverage.
[caption id="attachment_1079" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo by Kristel Hayes on Unsplash[/caption] Sailors know sailing with the wind and tide gets them further with less effort. Aligning your story with the...
Making friends and influencing people in Silicon Valley? Use a local connector.
Local connections make all the difference. Especially in Silicon Valley. Get a head start with a local partner to guide you and create connections. Innovation thrives...
2020 Census: Let’s count everyone.
Who do you trust for advice? Probably someone you already know who shares your values and concerns. How can such trust encourage more people to take part...
A smart way to find addresses of people to persuade.
Ready. Aim. Fire. Accurate targeting matters. That's why businesses spend billions for the best data to target their outreach. It's the same with campaigns: data quality will determine...
Free resource to locate potential swing voters (and more)
Finding swing voters is hard. Locating people with specific traits, has typically required money, time and technical skills - putting it out of the reach of...
Speaking truth to power – Through digital storytelling.
Powerful corporations hire marketing experts and lobbyists to push their agenda. How does a small community group get the truth heard in such an uneven fight? Here is an...
See something, say something using technology to report voting problems
The midterm elections showed the need to expose voter problems in real time, on election day, in time to do something. We need a new approach...
‘Sí, Se Puede’. Spanish-Speaking Chatbots Offer Voter ID Advice.
Voter ID regulations can be confusing - especially when English isn't your first language. They vary by state and often change at short notice. How can the...
See something. Say something. Especially at polling centers.
"See something - Say something". We see this at airports and on public transportation. So why not do the same while we are trying to vote?...
Where’s the rally?
Uber can immediately match passengers with drivers nearby. Their technology works. So why is it so hard to easily find out about rallies and events nearby?...
Use the news cycle to amplify your marketing
Winning marketing campaigns successfully surf the wave. The message goes further with less effort. Marketing campaigns aligned with the news, increase the odds of getting picked up by...
Leave no voter behind
Many people don't vote because they can't get to their polling center. Several groups offer rides, but requesting a ride is often the bottleneck. Many rural voters have neither internet access nor a cell...
A better way to collect videos for your campaign
Personal stories cut through indifference and can drive people to act. They're especially powerful when shared as videos on social media. This Everytown For Gun Safety video is compelling - and professionally...
Customized campaign videos made simple
Campaign videos work, but many campaigns have neither the budget nor the expertise to create their own. Ideally a single campaign video could be adapted for use...
Fight fire, with fire.
It's ironic: the same technology companies use to slash their workforce is also being used to organize workers demanding fair treatment. Automation is eliminating jobs for...
Let’s please keep it civil
How many Facebook discussions are hijacked by trolls? Bots flood discussions with hundreds of messages, drowning out real participants. How can conversations be kept civil in such...
What’s your story?
Attention spans are shorter. Complex issues have to be simplified and told persuasively to get people to act. Videos are engaging and informative, but they aren't interactive. Infographics and...
Micro-targeting made simple
"GoFundMe raises thousands to place billboard of Trump's anti-Cruz tweet in Texas". Where exactly should you place a billboard to reach the people you want to target? Companies...
Reach more people
Just as with any interaction, people respond better when you speak their language and reply personally to their questions. How's this done online with thousands of...
What I learned at DEFCON about voting machine hacks
Hackers, corporate IT professionals, and three letter government agencies all converge on Las Vegas every summer to absorb cutting edge hacking research at DEFCON. The Vote Hacking Village with a focus on...
Don’t talk to strangers
Don't talk to strangers. Especially if they're sending you phishing emails. Hackers trick you into opening phishing emails by pretending to be from a trusted source. This often starts with them...
We’re on the warpath
Five million Native Americans live in battleground states such as Arizona, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada and North/South Dakota. They could have a big impact in the midterms - if they voted. But voting...
Where’s my prescription?
"An Arizona women was suffering a miscarriage and her pharmacist refused to fill her prescription because he decided that his beliefs were more important than what she and...
Check the fine print
Donations are just one way to support the causes you believe in. Programmers with more creativity than cash, can support their values by restricting how their software can be used....
From Russia with love.
Phishing attacks have blown up many Democratic campaigns and are still widely used to steal log-in credentials. Consider Google's free Advanced Protection service to safeguard your data. And if you still think you're safe, read...
Alexa, what ID do I need to vote?
Over 25 million eligible voters lacking the right Voter ID may be prevented from voting. And getting an acceptable ID in thirty four states with Voter ID laws is both confusing and difficult....
They don’t want you to vote
The Supreme Court just ruled aggressive purging of voter rolls. "States can now kick people off the rolls if they skip a few elections and fail...
Join The Search Party For Fifty Million Unregistered Voters
There are FIFTY million unregistered voters in America! The number of voters is being threatened with voter roll purges and restrictive voter ID policies. Every single...
All Votes Count. Some Just Count More Than Others.
The right to vote is under attack. Confusing requirements and other hurdles are designed to discourage specific groups from voting. And turnout drops with voter suppression, as the 2016 election shows....
You’re suddenly stopped for questioning…
People get stopped for questioning anywhere these days - speaking Spanish in Montana or resembling someone in Oregon. Others encounter sexual harassment, racial discrimination, voter intimidation......
Let’s talk about values
When Super Bowl ads are more compelling than campaign messages, we have a problem. How can we appeal to people's values across the political spectrum? We...
Knock. Knock. Who’s there?
FedEx does it. Uber does it - optimize delivery routes with better software.How can campaigns up their game so canvassers spend less time walking and more time talking with people? The...
Oppo Research Done Right
Good oppo research requires experience and manpower - two things in short supply. A new group meets these needs by combining the savvy of campaign veterans with the energy of online volunteers. This lowers the...
Don’t Mess With Seniors
Why is it so hard for some seniors to vote? Could the locations of polling centers be influencing turnout? You make the call. Case Study We decided to...
“Innovation”
There is a better way. But it’s hard to find when you’re busy. That’s where DemLabs comes in. We test new apps in campaigns and share...
Getting Arms To The Front Lines
Why do so many progressive campaigns in the real world still use yesterday's technology? Campaigns over-spend on out-of-date software. Startups struggle to get new apps to candidates. Training...
What Your Campaign Can Learn From Starbucks
The success or failure of a new store depends on how close it is to its best customers. In the "old days", the placement of a...
This Little Light Of Mine
2018! It's finally "midterm election" year and DemLabs is geared up with some New Ways to Win! We are excited to introduce you to a new...
How to Use Facebook to Nudge Low Propensity Voters to the Polls
Low-propensity voters are an elusive target, but they’re often the margin for victory. Could sales techniques on social media be applied to increase LP voter turnout?...
Open Media Project Increases Government Transparency with Technology
A naive and idealistic man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn't back...
How Tech Activists Harness Purchasing Power to Bring About Change
Money talks. Companies listen when millions of customers boycott their products and services. Peaceful, economic mass-protests aren’t new. Gandhi and Martin Luther Kings Jr. used them....
Designing a Facebook campaign to advocate for better opioid care
It’s 1943 and the German air superiority has devastated the Allied forces. The Allies lack the planes to fight the Luftwaffe directly. The U.S. Army Air Corps...
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – It’ll be Computerized
Imagine that you have millions of supporters eager to help your cause. You only have a few weeks to get organized and hardly any existing systems...
3 creative ways people are using our zoom tools
Life hacks have turned digital. Now that virtual meetings are the norm, people are finding ways to innovate and get creative while presenting, fundraising, or performing...