📚 Securing Storytelling on Signal

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We're expanding our on-the-go support for your communications, tech, and media. With Big Tech algorithms at the whim of the powerful, progressive messaging is being drowned out and disappeared online. That's why we're doubling down on Signal as a key channel where we communicate. Read on for more...

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Today's Resource for the People is a video that we shared on our Signal channels earlier this week.

Secure Storytelling Strategies on Signal

I'm a sucker for an alliteration because they help me remember things so hopefully this is a helpful reminder to join our Signal broadcast chat with regular news, strategies, & resources to stay grounded through today's activism and communications.

We've previously just used the chat to share our newsletters and podcasts, but with the ongoing crackdown on people speaking out, we want to be a key source to help you navigate the treacherous waters in real time.

🗼 The roots of change agency Signal Chat

• Alerts on under-reported political, finance, & tech news that impacts your work
• Regular strategy tips and actionable comms advice
• Resources from other organizations
• Real world examples of the good, bad, & ugly of radical messaging
• Ideas to build mutual aid
• & more!

🌁 By the Bay Signal Chat

• Locations and updates on Tea Time with the Traveling Communicator
• Rapid response actions
• Community resources from local organizations
• & more!

Free members will get occasional alerts, while the Seedling chat (for activists & organizers) and the Flowering chat (for communicators & tech geeks) will get more regular updates and insights. Today's Resource for the People is an example of what you can expect.

🌺 Flowering Member Zone

I'm especially excited about expanding Signal for our paying memberships to best support you in real-time as things escalate on the world stage and in our local streets. That includes making sure we are supporting the WHOLE self when we are doing our work.

We have 2 brand new Signal chats for paying members. Join today and get real-time news, advice, and resources. We don't have to feel alone in doing our work.