Action Academy
Let's Discuss Democracy!
What is Action Academy?
The Text Troop is committed to starting the conversation on the idea of "What if everyone voted?". We envision an America that talks with each other - not at each other - to power sustainable, long-term progress. We believe that everyone's voice should be heard and counted.
These modules were design to share tricks and tools to up your texting game. Some topics will delve more deeply into topics that impact our organizing work. Read, watch, and listen! Always refer back if needed.
The discussion notes are archived at the end of each module for reference as well!
Learn about Slack, Campaign Information Libraries and Voter Questions. Leverage the Text Troop tools we use to amplify your texting.
Learn about Campaign Types, Workflows and making the most of Recommended Replies. Take a look the landscape of political texts.
Scripts are our starting point at Text Troop but the conversations we have with voters are what change hearts and minds. Explore strategies for going beyond the script and talking with voters by text.
Texting with voters is an art. To excel, you will need to be able to talk to anyone, which includes a heavy dose of listening.
Explore communication techniques to help you find common ground with voters and get beyond defensiveness.
Learn about the innovative technique of deep canvassing used to sway voters in person and explore how it can be integrated into texting.
Some studies show that voter outreach and canvassing don't change minds. Read the studies, consider the previous modules and your experiences.
Voters with disabilities have a unique set of needs and challenges. Preview some of the challenges and how you can best engage with disabled voters.
Texting is hard! You've met the trolls and been bombarded with Fox News talking points. Check out some ways to protect yourself.
You've read the studies, you've watched the videos: now take action IRL
Each module includes a section on examining privilege. As we Do Democracy, it's important that we also do the work to assess where we are coming from and how this affects the work we do. We know this work is hard and hope that it will also be valuable!