Straight White American Jesus Trump's Pope Picture + A State Representative on How to Reach Your Legislators
May 5, 2025
Oklahoma State Representative Mickey Dollens joins the discussion, bringing his passion for church-state separation and advocacy for religious freedom. He emphasizes civic engagement and shares the FORWARD framework, empowering listeners to lobby effectively. Dollens discusses how grassroots activism can combat Christian nationalism, recounting inspiring stories that illustrate community power. He also tackles educational challenges and encourages individuals to hold their representatives accountable through personal advocacy and effective communication.
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Nine-Year-Old's Advocacy Success
- Nine-year-old Kaylee successfully used advocacy to ban pet prizes in multiple Oklahoma counties.
- Her story shows the power of personal narratives combined with strategic activism to create real change.
FORWARD Advocacy Framework
- Use the FORWARD framework to guide your advocacy: Find stakeholders, Organize, Reach out, Watchdog, Adapt, and Drive change.
- This step-by-step method helps amplify individual efforts into community impact.
Public Opinion Influences Legislators
- Legislators do respond to public opinion, sometimes killing their own bills due to constituent pressure.
- Personal stories and repeated contact with staff can effectively sway legislative decisions even in partisan districts.