Working closely with policy and organizing partners across five states (Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, and Missouri), this Topos/EARN EPI collaborative project starts with the cultural common sense and builds on this knowledge to co-create messaging strategies that can cut through the noise. The post Southern Mindshift Project appeared first on Think Big.| Think Big
FRAMED is a series designed to highlight framing choices in the real world and to think through the consequences of those choices together. Through brief, focused discussions of recent articles, speeches, stories, ads, etc., we hope to spark conversation and learn from each other. The post Framed: A Series appeared first on Think Big.| Think Big
On February 27, members of the Think Big Narrative Learning Community came together for a rich discussion on the role of villains and villainy in persuasive storytelling. Co-hosted with Topos Partnership, the session explored what social science research reveals about when and how to include villains in narrative — and why simply naming bad actors […] The post Community Conversation: Beyond Blame: The Role of Villainy (February 2025) appeared first on Think Big.| Think Big
In our May 2025 Community Conversation, we shared exciting new research from Topos that focuses both on community support for unionization efforts AND on how the current momentum behind these efforts can spark a broader community conversation about a people-first economy. The research reveals a powerful opportunity: communities already hold values and beliefs that support […] The post Community Conversation: Uplifting a Community Story of the Benefits of Unions (May 2025) appeared first o...| Think Big
On March 19, 2025, the Think Big Narrative Learning Community gathered for a timely conversation on how to shape inclusive, forward-looking narratives about what it means to be American. With the nation’s 250th anniversary approaching in 2026, participants explored both the risks of exclusionary patriotism and the opportunity to redefine national identity in a way […] The post Community Conversation: America @250: Shaping a Story of Belonging (March 2025) appeared first on Think Big.| Think Big
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In January 2025, the Think Big Narrative Learning Community came together to explore how state-level advocates in Alabama and Maine are weaving big-picture narratives into organizing, communications, and leadership development. Ben Chin (Maine People’s Alliance), Anneshia Hardy (Alabama Values), and Chris Sanders (Alabama Arise) shared how their organizations are training and empowering local leaders to […] The post Community Conversation: Amplifying Community Voices for Lasting Change (J...| Think Big
Earlier this year, Think Big hosted a conversation with Jennifer Messenger from the Metropolitan Group, where she shared insights on the power and potential of Well-Being Narratives. We’re thrilled to continue the discussion with this article by Jennifer and her colleague Max Friedenwald-Fishman, which explores how framing economic conversations through the lens of well-being can […] The post Met Group: Housing as Well-Being appeared first on Think Big.| Think Big
How do we present injustices and wrongs in a way that engages people and allows audiences to see that a just, equitable, and joyful future is possible? Think Big teamed up with the Topos Partnership to dig into what the social science research can tell us about how we can help our audiences break out […] The post Think Big Brief: Breaking the Doom Loop appeared first on Think Big.| Think Big