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Take Action: From Protest to Policy

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Course Summary

This course covers the process of transforming social activism into political change, exploring the strategies and tactics used by activists to achieve policy goals.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to turn activism into policy change
Understand the strategies and tactics used by successful activists
Explore case studies of successful policy campaigns

Learning Outcomes

Develop effective advocacy strategies
Apply tactics used by successful activists to achieve policy change
Analyze case studies of successful policy campaigns

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of social activism
Interest in policy change and advocacy

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-Paced
Video Lectures

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Description

In Take Action, you will learn four strategies for transforming your activist work into policy change. First, we'll explore how to use the courts to mobilize constituents, raise awareness, gain information, and change the law. Second, we'll analyze the benefits of communicating your message across platforms and review a case study in cross-platform communication of a criminal justice reform message in the U.S. Third, we'll examine how to connect to power through stakeholder analysis and issue framing. Fourth, we'll appraise the benefits of working locally to generate wins, gain knowledge, and create meaningful change.

By the end of this course, you will be able to formulate a comprehensive plan for real world change. This course will engage you if you care about specific issues such as climate change, racial justice, or mass incarceration, or if you want a broader understanding of how the U.S. courts and justice system operate, how communications professionals think about social media strategy, how change-makers network with policymakers, or how local actors and positive deviants possess answers to complex social problems. LEARNING OUTCOMES -Recognize and explain policymaking terms -Describe important policymaking places, people, and procedures -Analyze law and policy documents and texts -Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of policymaking actors and institutions -Appraise the effectiveness of policy-oriented communications -Identify policy stakeholders -Communicate your policy-related ideas clearly -Develop a plan of action to influence policy INSTRUCTORS Mary Alice Haddad, John E. Andrus Professor of Government; Professor, East Asian Studies; Professor, College of the Environment Sarah Ryan, Attorney and Associate Professor of the Practice in Oral Communication

Outline

Introduction
Welcome! Take Action--Professors Haddad and Ryan
Prof. Haddad, The Connected Stakeholder Model
Khan Academy, Public Policy Process
The Power of Protest with Professor Allyson Hobbs
Haddad, The Connected Stakeholder Model: How Advocates Influence Policy
Chu, How a North Carolina Minister Sowed Seeds of Hope in a Food Desert

Use the Courts
Prof. Ryan, Use the Courts: Why They Matter and How to Use Them
Judge Pratt, How Judges Can Show Respect
Prof. Haddad, Courts and Environmental Advocacy
Maru, How to Put the Power of Law in People's Hands
Elizabeth Fisher: A Short Introduction to Environmental Law
NeJaime, Winning through Losing
IJIS Institute, Courts 101: An understanding of the court system
United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Public and Media Access to Court Proceedings during COVID-19 Emergency
Preston, The Contribution of the Courts in Tackling Climate Change
Lazarus, The National Environmental Policy Act in the U.S. Supreme Court
United Nations Environment Programme, The Status of Climate Change Litigation – A Global Review
WBUR-NPR, How The Supreme Court Made 'Climate History' In Massachusetts V. EPA
& Application Activity: Browse the Clean Air Act and Complete the Quiz Below
Why the U.S. Courts Matter and How to Use Them
Clean Air Act

Communicate across Platforms
Prof. Haddad, Communicating across Platforms
Karen McAlister: Advocacy Through Social Media Why Trending Topics Matter
Prof. Ryan, Communicate across Platforms
Nicholas Love: Social Media Writing
Kpienbaareh, The Rise of the Fourth Estate
The Nonprofit Times, Facebook, Twitter Lead NPO Social Media Worldwide
Vikings PR, Vikings to Bring Awareness to Social Justice Issues During Home Opener vs. Green Bay
Ryan, Judicial Authority under the First Step Act What Congress Conferred through Section 404
Brennan Center, Ensuring justice and public safety federal criminal justice priorities for 2020 and Beyond (2020)
Fuchs, Law to Reduce Crack Cocaine Sentences Leaves Some Imprisoned
Ryan, Why Justice Still Eludes Crack Offenders

Connect to Power
Prof. Ryan, Connect to Power
Rev. Willie T. Barrow
Prof. Haddad, Cultivating Allies in Power
Hayho, Talking about Climate
Raum, A framework for integrating systematic stakeholder analysis in ecosystem services research
Savina, Complete Stakeholder Mapping Guide
Community Tool Box, Involving Key Influentials in the Initiative
Stern, The Stranger Who Changed My Life: The Taxi Driver and the Doctor
Mertha, China's Water Warriors
Azcarte, How public servants can engage unlikely allies to deliver climate policies
Thompson, Let’s Change The Way We Talk About Climate Change

Work Locally
Prof. Haddad, Make It Work Locally
Carter, Greening the Ghetto
Prof. Ryan, Work Locally
Raj Jayadev, Community-powered Criminal Justice Reform
Haddad, Make It Work Locally: Local Models, Global Solutions
Maeda, Reducing waste . . . Replicating Surabaya’s solid waste management model
Miller, The Best Little Art Colony in Texas
Sharfique, Positive deviance as a novel tool in malaria control and elimination: methodology, qualitative assessment and future potential
Blochowiak, Using the PD Framework in the School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Lara, Suspending to Mentorship- How to Curb the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Putting it All Together: Final Paper on Your Plan for Turning Protest into Policy
Prof. Haddad, Take Action--From Protest To Policy
Prof. Ryan, Putting it All Together

Summary of User Reviews

This course on 'Take Action: From Protest to Policy' has received positive reviews from many users. They have appreciated the course for its practical approach to activism and policy-making, and the engaging and knowledgeable instructors. However, some users have mentioned that the course could benefit from more structured and organized content, and a more diverse range of perspectives.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Users appreciated the practical approach to activism and policy-making

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Practical advice for taking action on issues
Real-world examples and case studies
Great for beginners to activism and policy-making

Cons from User Reviews

Content could be more structured and organized
Lack of diverse perspectives
Some topics felt rushed or too brief
Course may not be as relevant for experienced activists
Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors or peers

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