Activism how to videos

These short, easy-to-understand videos are brought to you by our friends at Swing Left Academy.

 
 
We're going to show you how easy it is to canvass and do the work that wins elections. Watch this video and get all the tips and best practices you need to be effective at the doors.
Talking to voters is the most important thing we do to win campaigns. Watch this video and learn how to make the most of your conversations at the door and on the phones.
We are always recruiting for our organizations because that it how we build our power. Watch this video and learn all the tips from the pros at Swing Left Academy!
To win big we've got to make some noise! That means telling our friends, our neighbors and local and national media outlets why it’s so important to volunteer — and that volunteering is something anyone can do that makes a huge difference in elections. Watch this video and learn how to tell the stories that win.
There's more to this than just setting up a table and waiting for people to come to you. You've got to know how to communicate, have clear goals and know what you're talking about.
Before anybody can vote, they must be registered. Sounds simple enough, but every county has different rules for helping voters get registered--not to mention different forms and requirements.
Virtual phone-banking is a way to call voters and enter response data directly from your computer. And you don't have to go to a campaign office or house party to do it. Watch this video and learn how to help win elections from your own home.
This video will take you through PDI Mobile Connect so that you know what to expect and can knock on doors with confidence.
This video will take you through the MiniVan Touch App, so that you know what to expect and can knock on doors with confidence.
Face-to-face conversations are the most effective way to drive people to the polls on election day. Every door knocked and every conversation had is a step towards victory.
Making calls is a huge opportunity to engage voters in important conversations about specific candidates, getting out the vote, and can even help with recruiting more volunteers.
GOTV stands for Get Out The Vote. GOTV campaigns happen in the last four days leading up to an election and is one of the most important ways to boost voter turnout.