We must call for accountability.

Dear Friends, 

As we process, discuss, and continue to respond to Wednesday’s attack on our democracy, The Opportunity Agenda offers a few messaging ideas for the immediate moment that also advance a long-term vision for justice.  

Together, we must deliver a strong and unified message that names the hypocrisy and violence that white supremacists perpetuated at our nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6. We must call for those who incited and carried out this insurrection to be held responsible, and we must uplift the aspirations and vision that can heal and improve our democracy. The future of our communities and our country depends on it.  

Moving Forward: Three Ideas for Talking About the Moment We are In

And here are a few additional resources, including my statement:

• “Our Democracy’s Ideals Depend on Our Actions Today,” statement by Ellen Buchman
• Democracy Rising Social Media Toolkit: Bit.ly/DemocracyRising
• “Speaking Out About January 6,” Frameworks Institute
• “Reflecting on 2020, Going Beyond in 2021,” The Opportunity Agenda

In strength,

Ellen Buchman
President, The Opportunity Agenda