Pre-Class Materials:

Section 1: Where we are

Read: Sunrise Momentum

The keys to the Sunrise Movement's momentum? A bold idea, a visionary narrative, and organising best practices - MobLab

Sacrifice and Disrupt to gain attention
Outline the Problem through Narrative (Story of self, us, and now)
Provide a branded solution of the future (GND)
Build political power by creating trust through proving your commitment and values

Discuss Questions

What are our goals nationally and locally?
What types of energy do we need to achieve our goals?
What creates that kind of emotion or energy?

Read: Sunrise Stages

8 Stages of Social Movements

https://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/moyermap.html

Stage One: Business as Usual In this stage, relatively few people care about the issue. Small groups are formed to support each other.

Stage Two: Failure of Established Channels The general public is unaware of the injustice and largely uninterested in learning about the issue. The public is thinking (or hoping) that established structures are taking care of the problem. “Surely the government is watching out for the safety of our ground water.” “Surely, corporations know which chemicals are safe and unsafe and are already ensuring that workers and the public are not being exposed to the unsafe ones.” In this stage, small groups research the issue and the victims of the injustice. They may sue government agencies or corporations and will usually lose. Nevertheless, these actions are a necessary exercise in building public awareness. Stage Two polls will show 15% to 20% of public opinion leaning towards the change.