Opportunity Agenda

@oppagenda

A communication lab that partners with advocates and art activists to shift narrative and culture promoting greater opportunity in America.

New York, NY
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  1. 12 hours ago

    After was targeted by ICE, ⁩, ⁦, and many others⁩ sprung into action. Read about their work.

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  2. 14 hours ago

    It's Older Americans Month. This is a good time to remember that the Social Security system has enabled millions of seniors to stay out of poverty. We must protect it!

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  3. 16 hours ago

    Lately, you may have heard about incarcerated populations and voting rights in the news. We have a few suggestions for effective and appropriate language to move the needle toward criminal justice reform. We welcome your reactions, ideas, and insights!

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  4. 18 hours ago

    "If the poverty line is altered in this fashion, fewer individuals and families will qualify over time for various forms of assistance, including many who work hard but are paid low wages."

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  5. 21 hours ago

    We have three core messaging pillars offering tips for discussing shared values, naming systemic causes of poverty, and addressing common-sense solutions that work for everyone. Check it out!

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    23 hours ago

    If you're working at the intersection of X , consider Alan Jenkins' talk a . WATCH: "Vision, Values & Voice: Shifting the Narrative toward Social Justice"

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  7. 23 hours ago

    Today @ 2pm ET, and will host a conversation on how more housing and child welfare assistance can make a major difference for low-income families. Join the discussion with the hashtag .

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    May 8

    "I knew the truth would come out someday. I just thought I wouldn’t be alive to see it.” Hear from the men they called the Central Park Five and DuVernay on how they got together to reveal the truth. via .

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  9. May 9

    In order for body-cam and other video footage to live up to its promise, anti-black bias and implicit bias must be tackled head-on in our court system

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  10. May 8

    Do you want to know which types of celebrity interventions have the most impact? Check out our report: "The Case of the Cultural Influencers: , , and .”

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  11. May 8

    We love things that come in fives. ✋Here are 5 tips for advancing a positive vision of the border region and what it means to our country.

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  12. May 8

    Thank you, ! To promote accountability, local, state, and county legislatures should pass legislation that requires police departments to pay half the amount of civil judgments that stem from police misconduct lawsuits.

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  13. May 8

    Our decision makers need to hear from real people so that they understand that changes people’s lives. Share how would change your life.

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  14. May 8

    We're honored to be working with along with 's Harpo Films and Productions, to help maximize the impact of . More details about our work together coming soon!

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  15. May 8

    To work for all of us, policing practices should be rooted in human rights principles and should recognize the importance of maintaining a good relationship between communities and police. This is a national shame.

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  16. May 8

    We recently hosted a media roundtable with , & to provide journalists with context & perspectives about how immigration policies are harming border communities. Listen to the recording to hear better, more humane solutions.

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  17. May 8

    Tameka Henry lost close to $200,000 in wages because she did not have access to to care for her disabled spouse. It’s time for this commonsense policy - without it, U.S. workers are facing bankruptcy and impossible choices.

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    May 8

    All families will need time to care. Read our report on family stress and family life.

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    May 8

    "A policy that only covers people with new children would've left my family behind." --Ms. Howard-Kapp Family caregivers must be included in !

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    May 8

    The United States is the only industrialized country in the world w/out some form of guaranteed, legally-protected . Some states are starting to adopt their own policies. Ohio should join them.

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