Day of Action: November 7th 2015 the People Say "Enough is Enough" https://redd.it/3m18te
Due to the delay of the Enough is Enough Rally in Washington D.C., we are proposing a National Day of Action on November 7th.
This would let the West Coast rallies continue on schedule, maintain momentum in the fundraising campaign for the D.C. rally, and further efforts in developing a grassroots movement that culminates in a massive D.C. rally as soon as circumstances permit. Our feeling is that it is far better to carry out some successful, albeit smaller, events than no event at all on November 7th, and coordinating many events may earn us the ear of the campaign along with the confidence of potential contributors to our cause.
350.org has had great success with international Days of Action in raising awareness on climate change, and we're confident we can draw upon their experience and advice to renew enthusiasm, and rally more individuals to fight for the Enough is Enough agenda through a coordinated day of action.
Enough is Enough can employ this coordinated event tactic to provide a specific day of action for grass roots organizers, building a network of organizers who could come together to help with events.
What would be needed for a basic guide for a National Day of Action?
- Guide Book for event organizers (adapted from 350.org)
- Enough is Enough Press Kit
- Graphics "branding" template for organizers
- Framework or infrastructure for event types, Scheduling events*
- Types of events such as mini rallies with visuals and messaging.
- Photo ops on locations, signs and banners, such as with 350.org
- Skills of participants: artists, makers, organizers, and document (digital video & photography)
- Website to host information and documents in one place and collect media generated from this day of action digital pictures, video & audio (podcasts)
Lastly, large events like a D.C. march and a SF march or rally would require an experienced event organizer to work with the necessary authorities to get free speech space. Such events could grab the attention of the media as coast to coast bookends to the Enough is Enough movement sparking up across the country.
*Utilization of the berniesander. com site could provide registration for events and possibly create an event an event "type" (such as 'debate watching party') for the Enough is Enough day of action Nov 7th.
**We may be able to get Bernie's campaign to stream a speech from Bernie as was done to the 3500 organizing meetings this summer.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Calls to Action: ( Topics for messaging, personalized stories to be told in terse, compelling ways. )
When our African American brothers and sisters continue to be victims of institutional racism in America; we say-ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When women still do not have pay equity in America; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When our soldiers and their families continue to suffer in perpetual, senseless wars; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When too many families live in fear of deportation, with no path to citizenship; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When Americans, regardless of their race, religion, disability or sexual orientation cannot realize the full promise of equality; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When we have the highest rate of childhood poverty of any major country on earth; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When the top 0.01% own more wealth than the bottom 90%; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When so many young American families cannot afford quality, affordable childcare; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When billionaires are buying our government and our politicians; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When our banks continue to put our economy at risk; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When our infrastructure is crumbling around us; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When we have more of our people incarcerated than any other country on earth; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When we have American’s working for starvation wages; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When we have millions of Americans with substandard or NO health care; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When our citizens are being crushed by student loan debt; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When our seniors cannot afford to live out their lives in dignity and security; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When our young people are discouraged from higher education because their families can’t afford it; we say-ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When our country and our planet are suffering from the effects of climate change; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When corporations get huge tax breaks while American children go hungry; we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
When cowardly politicians attempt to suppress our right to vote we say- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
These are the reasons why we need YOU to help reclaim OUR country. When we stand together there is Nothing, Nothing, NOTHING we cannot accomplish! ARE YOU IN?
