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Democrats are embracing the risky politics of a government shutdown to rein in president, activists say

Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · 2d

“In order for people to fight this regime, they have to understand it as a regime hellbent on taking our freedoms."

@anatosaurus.bsky.social in @us.theguardian.com

In ‘holding the line on healthcare’ Democrats answered the call to do something in a rare display of unity

www.theguardian.com

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · 2d

"You cannot occasionally tell Americans the truth that this regime is veering into dictatorship while also promising to meet and negotiate in good faith with it." @anatosaurus.bsky.social in Weekend Reading.

Read the full piece here:

Bringing a Survey to a Gun Fight

“Pollingism” Has Failed Democrats and Voters. Here’s Why, and What to Do Instead.

www.weekendreading.net

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Anat Shenker-Osorio @anatosaurus.bsky.social · 4d

Here it is, my answer for every time I get asked "why don't (most) Dems just...[message better, be bolder, sound authentic...etc]"

www.weekendreading.net/p/bringing-a...

Bringing a Survey to a Gun Fight

“Pollingism” Has Failed Democrats and Voters. Here’s Why, and What to Do Instead.

www.weekendreading.net

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · 6d

"...focusing in on negotiating over restoring subsidies is sending the message that this is a normal administration. That we have policy disagreements and not that we are confronting a regime hell bent on destroying us."

Join the convo w/ @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @anandwrites.bsky.social here:

How to message a shutdown

Anat Shenker-Osorio weighs in

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Fold Drop Potent Call to Action with 'Resistance, Refusal, Ridicule'

Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · 13d

Check out Fold's new release 'Resistance, Refusal, Ridicule' featuring the one and only @anatosaurus.bsky.social!

"This isn't just a protest song; it's a masterclass in musical and linguistic strategy, a grooving blueprint for pushing back against dominant narratives."

Leeds collective Fold have never shied away from using their music to engage with the world around them, consistently amplifying humanitarian perspectives and offering critical reflections. Their late...

www.broken8music.com

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · 13d

"If you don't decide, they'll decide for you." @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social on this week's Meeting the Moment.

Full convo here:

Jimmy Kimmel and the Power of Collective Action

Meeting the Moment with Anat Shenker-Osorio

LIVE SOON: Meeting the Moment with Anat Shenker-Osorio

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · 14d

Today @ 1pm ET - join @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social on Substack Live.

Join the live chat here:

Starting Sep 24 at 1:00 PM EDT

A New World Struggles to Be Born

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · 26d

"No dollars for dictatorship."

@anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social this week on Substack Live.

Substack Live with Anat Shenker-Osorio

LIVE SOON: Conversation with Anat Shenker-Osorio

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · 28d

Starting at 1pm ET - join @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social on Substack live!

Join here:

Starting Sep 10 at 1:00 PM EDT

A Consumer's Guide to "Resistance" Discourse

Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Sep 5

"The job of a good message isn't to say what's popular, but rather to make popular what we need said. But all of that is predicated on having an agenda."

@anatosaurus.bsky.social + @anandwrites.bsky.social on The.Ink.

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Sep 5

"People have to be inspired to go out and vote...as a hell no... and as a clap back." @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social on Weekend Reading this week.

WER Live with Anat Shenker-Osorio

The.Ink | Anand Giridharadas | Substack

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Sep 4

Joins us again today @ 12:30pm ET with @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @anandwrites.bsky.social on The.Ink's #Substack.

A newsletter on politics and culture, money and power -- telling the truth without fear -- from Anand Giridharadas. Click to read The.Ink, a Substack publication.

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LIVE SOON: Conversation with Anat Shanker-Osorio

Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social today @ 1pm ET on Substack LIVE as they make meaning of what’s happening from putting working people at the frontlines of the fight for our future to the strengths and struggles of The Resistance.

Livestream here:

Starting Sep 3 at 1:00 PM EDT

Labor Day Resistance and Refusal

Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Aug 28

"If you'd like to know who has taken your money - here's a hint: it's the people with all the money." @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social on Weekend Reading.

#Unions
#LaborDay

WER Live with Anat Shenker-Osorio

LIVE SOON: Conversation with Anat Shenker-Osorio

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Aug 27

Today @ 4pm ET join @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social on Substack LIVE to hear their thoughts on the latest fascist power grabs by the Trump regime, and, in anticipation of Labor Day, the role of labor unions and working people in fighting back.

Live stream here:

Starting Aug 27 at 4:00 PM EDT

Redistricting: We Draw the Line

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Aug 22

"The only way to stop a bully is to face them and make clear WE draw the line. That's why California voters are taking power into our own hands to ensure that our elections allow the will of the people to prevail." @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social on #WeekendReading

WER Live with Anat Shenker-Osorio

LIVE SOON: Conversation with Anat Shenker-Osorio

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A Moment with Erik Fleming podcast @momenterik.bsky.social · Aug 22

www.momenterik.com @anatosaurus.bsky.social @wordstowinby.bsky.social #blacksky #politics #podcast

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campaignstrategist.bsky.social @campaignstrategist.bsky.social · Aug 19

MAGA has a 24/7 hate-fueled writers’ room. So what are we doing?

New episode with messaging maven Anat Shenker-Osorio on messaging that matches the moment—and moves people to action.

Listen substack.tcspod.com or Watch youtu.be/K2cCvwBGpAo

#NarrativeStrategy #CampaignStrategy #Podcast

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Aug 20

Today at 1pm ET join @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social on Substack LIVE for a chat on the latest in American politics, including the MAGA regime's plans for taking over our elections.

Live stream here:

Starting Aug 20 at 1:00 PM EDT

Persuade, Energize, Transform Featuring Anat Shenker-Osorio and Dr. Stacey Schultz

Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Aug 19

"If your words don't spread, they don't work."
@anatosaurus.bsky.social
on A Moment with Erik Fleming podcast
@momenterik.bsky.social

A Moment with Erik Fleming podcast @momenterik.bsky.social · Aug 18

www.podbean.com/eas/pb-fv7x8...
@anatosaurus.bsky.social
#blacksky #politics #podcast

Host Erik Fleming speaks with messaging expert Anat Shenker-Osorio and educator Dr. Stacey Schultz about effective political communication, the race-class narrative, combating authoritarianism, and tr...

www.podbean.com

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Aug 15

"D.C. is a place where we know what keeps us safe."
@anatosaurus.bsky.social on #The.Ink with
@mivanberk.bsky.social

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Aug 15

"Today the most dangerous place in D.C. is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue." @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social talking this week about the MAGA regime's hostile takeover attempt of D.C.

The MAGA Regime Comes for D.C.

With Anat Shenker-Osorio on WER Live

LIVE SOON: Live with Michael Podhorzer

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Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Aug 13

On Thursday, 8/14, join @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @anandwrites.bsky.social @ 12:30pm ET on The.Ink's #Substack. To join, download the Substack app on your phone or tablet, subscribe to The.Ink and turn on notifications. You’ll get an alert when the call is live. See you then!

Words to Win By @wordstowinby.bsky.social · Aug 13

Today @ 1pm ET, join @anatosaurus.bsky.social and @mikepod.bsky.social on Substack as they discuss how the MAGA Regime is sending the military into DC and how we should be responding.

Live stream here:

Starting Aug 13 at 1:00 PM EDT