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- do focus on the positives – what we support: tolerance, equality, human rights, civil rights, an economy that works for all, liveable wage, equal pay, family leave, quality affordable education, Obamacare/quality affordable health care, progress on climate and the environment, protection and expansion of voting rights, multilateral foreign policy, comprehensive immigration reform, bridges rather than walls, evidence-based policy decisions
- do talk about what we are not for, but focus on issues not personalities. We’re not for: concentration camps, walls, racism, sexism, cronyism, trickle down economics, unilateral impulsive foreign policy, ignoring science, etc
- do point out that as loyal opposition we will stand firm, keep fighting for our values and common sense policies, will try to achieve our policies and prevent implementation of policies harmful to USA or the world
- do hold the Republicans in WH and Congress accountable as they are now responsible to govern
- do talk about working to win special elections in 2017, win back Congress in 2018 the WH and the WH US senate in 2020
- do welcome all to join, other US citizen organizations and non-Americans, but focus on DA members/ US citizens talking about what we as Americans believe in and need to do in the USA
DON'Ts:
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- don't question the legality of the electiondon't use anti-USA language or signage
- don't hold the US flag upside down, and never suggest burning the flag
- don't mix the DA brand with other political party brands during events
- don't endorse any local political party or candidate, likewise do not condemn any local political party or candidate
- don’t invite any local political party or candidate to speak at a protest that DA organizes
- in short - avoid discussing local politics and policy
in general - don’t comment on US foreign policy policy (Some exceptions: for example, ok to express support for Paris climate accords. If uncertain, check DA Comms talking points in the wiki or consult with your RVC.)
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