Virtual Workshop & Teach-In: Dec 18, 2020 Organizers Organize Organizations, Workshop & Teach-In facilitated by Phyllis Harris In this workshop, we explore the tensions, opportunities, and challenges of being activists within organizations. What does it mean to be a “activist-manager”? How can organizational leaders meet the needs of the organizations—from fundraising to service delivery—while staying true to their activist identities? We invite participants to join us in discussion as we examine these questions and more.     Facilitated by: Phyllis Harris,…

Virtual Workshop, October 23 In this workshop, we will explore the history and use of the Op-Ed for social action, as well as the changing media landscape. We will also discuss strategies for successfully pitching & crafting an Op-Ed or editorial. About the facilitators: Barb Hipsman Springer, Retired Journalism faculty who specialized in media ethics, public affairs reporting and interviewing skills. Previously, Hipsman was a statehouse reporter in Illinois. She has been active in the League of Women Voters for…