This discussion and book had a big impact on me. I still reference it all the time when discussing local activism and how to get started with advocacy work.
How could we benefit from acknowledging the world is chaotic and uncertain? Why, in an interconnected world, does everything we do matter?

TT solutions protect consumers, support fans, and help organizations avoid exploitative resale practices. Their secure ticketing technology and ethical resale marketplace empower and equip institutions to achieve the goals of this executive order.

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If your organization uses @tessnetwork.bsky.social and seeks enhanced security and control over your tickets, including a clear chain of custody and resale options, we recommend checking out our partner, True Tickets.

✅ Transparent Pricing Already Aligned: Our all-in pricing displays and clear fee structures already align with requirements, positioning our members ahead of the regulatory curve. If you want to hear more, tune into our webinar Wednesday, April 16, 12:00pm EDT.
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✅ Healthy Competition: Unlike other segments of the industry facing monopolies, our NFP cultural sector benefits from a diverse marketplace of CRM solutions. This competitive environment has driven innovation and kept pricing fair—exactly what the executive order aims to achieve in other sectors.

✅ Enhanced BOTS Act Enforcement: The order specifically calls for "rigorous enforcement" of the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. This is welcome news for our members and their patrons who have been frustrated by automated systems that snap up tickets before real fans can purchase them.

Three key takeaways for nonprofit arts organizations, museums, and cultural venues:

This is particularly noteworthy because FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, who initially voted against the rule as a committee member under the previous administration, now has clear direction from the White House to enforce price transparency "at all stages of the ticket-purchase process."

This TicketNews article provides a great overview and context: www.ticketnews.com/2025/03/trum...

I'm glad to see that many initiatives from the previous Biden administration are still progressing. Notably, the FTC's "junk fee" rule finalized in December is set to go into effect this May, which is impactful for Tessitura organizations.

@dancrenshawtx.bsky.social President Trump called FEMA a "disaster." As someone who relied on emergency assistance after last year's hurricane, what's your position on maintaining FEMA's funding? What alternatives would you champion if FEMA's role is diminished?

After experiencing extended power outages last hurricane season, I'm concerned about our energy grid's resilience. What measures are you supporting to strengthen our power infrastructure and reduce outage times during and after storms?

@dancrenshawtx.bsky.social How will you ensure our community continues to receive the timely, accurate weather information we depend on? Our safety relies on these forecasts and warnings.

@dancrenshawtx.bsky.social Do you support maintaining full funding and operational capacity for the National Weather Service and NOAA? What specific steps are you taking to protect your constituents from increasingly severe disasters, like the Pauline Rd Fire? www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...

After losing thousands in food and needing roof repairs from last year's hurricane, I'm concerned about Project 2025's plans for NWS and NOAA. Gulf Coast residents depend on these agencies for crucial warnings. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/hou...