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This thread is a crash course on framing. Delicious. BMSG #mediaadvocacy

It’s incredible how much progress the gun safety movement has made in the past decade in getting the Democratic Party to boldly lead on fighting for gun safety. But make no mistake- this was made possible by incredible Black and brown women who’ve lead the fight for decades and

How can we use effective communication to combat stigma and misinformation surrounding substance use? A new messaging guide from BMSG and the National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN) offers recommendations. Learn more: nopn.org/messagingguide.

YA!'s Pathways Program highlighted as alternative to youth legal system The Nation article. “Today, we have many of them who are in college, who are gainfully employed, who have families, who got back in school and back on track,” Griffin told me." thenation.com/article/politi…

This Labor Day, we’re thinking of the 800,000+ incarcerated people who are forced to labor in this country thanks to the exception in the 13th Amendment that allows slavery as punishment for a crime. Read their firsthand accounts of slavery at endtheexception.com/letters.

Zyn’s are bringing back nicotine addictions, saying they are ”healthier” because it won't affect your lungs. But, they will bring oral health problems. Join and help our public health mission to stop Big Tobacco from continuing the addiction cycle. #PHAI #Zyn #Tobacco #Addiction

Over 30 states have banned books by Black authors during this school year alone. We must vote to #DefendBlackHistory in November! ✊🏾 In the meantime, join us in calling on textbook publishers to produce accurate and inclusive learning materials! 📚 👉🏾 coc.is/BHC

Just as a reminder, kids are not dying in fucking mass readings. We need to be banning guns not books.

Larry Ellison control of Paramount holdings should be scrutinized. He is a major contributor to conservative politics & journalistic independence for stations/streaming an issue. So too is ongoing lack of diversity ownership on studios, platforms, streaming networks. etc.

FACT: The Kids Online Safety Act has major bipartisan support. In a new letter, @Parents4SOS & ParentsTogether Action urge House leadership to bring this critical, bipartisan legislation to a floor vote before the end of the year. It's time to #PassKOSA! 🔻 parentssos.org/news/speaker-l…

Overdose prevention saves lives. BMSG and the National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN) have developed a messaging guide to help advocates & local leaders communicate effectively about overdose prevention with a range of audiences. Read more: nopn.org/messagingguide

We supported Georgia House Democrats at a press conference in response to Wednesday’s mass shooting in Winder, GA, where 4 were killed, and over 30 others were injured. Gun violence prevention is not just “thoughts and prayers”, it’s implementing solutions that put victims first.

New research shows that legalized gambling poses a serious threat to low-income populations. This is the most regressive way for states to generate revenue. PHAI is fighting for sensible regulation of online gambling. #PHAI #PublicHealth #Betting #Gambling today.ucsd.edu/story/legalize…

Important to also have as many people reduce their Amazon ordering, if not full-stop. Impact would have greater financial impact on Bezos, in addition to his now permanent loss of any reputation.

I know we’re exhausted, disheartened, and rightly terrified. But we’ve been here before. We’ve fought, resisted, and built—together. Today, I’m reflecting on where we go from here and how we keep moving forward.

So long, y’all. Decamping for Blue*ky. See you there.

1/BMSG/FrameWorks Institute just released outstanding guidance for protecting #Medicaid messaging: ✅Lead w/ shared values (we're all connected) ✅Show ripple effects on whole communities ✅Name the rigged system—& how Medicaid helps unrig it. Full tips: bit.ly/3HFkzA8

2/We must unify our voices & use strategic framing now. As BMSG/FrameWorks Institute note: “The scope & speed of the attack... can be daunting, but we are not defenseless...Let’s build on that history with framing that bends the narrative arc toward #HealthJustice.” #HealthEquity