Strategic communicator and advocate of Chicago’s South Side, social justice, all kids, and local arts and culture. @marriannemc@bsky.com.
Chicago, IL
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Hi: I will be migrating to @marriannemc.bsky.com. Check out how to Persuade for Good at persuade4good.com.
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BREAKING: In a stunning moment of defiance, Maine's Governor Janet Mills stands up to Trump, saying she is complying with state and federal (anti-discrimination) law, and will see him in court over his threat to withhold federal funds. This is incredible.
#Communication lesson for 2025: “Power doesn’t always reside where you think it does. Don’t just look up for power; look all around you.” Lesson 34 from #Persuasive: 40 Lessons in Communicating for the Common Good. persuasive4good.com/reviews
#Communication lesson for 2025: “A campaign can be effective on many fronts but still not be successful. David beating Goliath is a big deal because Goliath is more likely to win. And often he does.” From #Persuasive. www. Persuasive4good.com
Come discuss media and democracy at my book launch on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. See you August 18 at Tangible Books! persuasive4good.com/events
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An actual hero.
This is what America First looks like when it’s a lived ethos, rather than a mask for narcissism and ambition.
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BREAKING: Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 felony counts in the New York hush money trial.
Trump is now the first former president to become a convicted felon.
“This is not a complicated concept: we’ve got to meet families where that are,” said Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). #DorisDuke
“With the Family First Prevention Services Act in place, the problem isn’t lack of resources but a failure of imagination,” said Sam Gill of Doris Duke Foundation. #childwellbeing – at Hillcrest Heights, MD
“Much neglect is due to poverty. Child welfare can’t fix poverty,” said Rebecca Jones Gaston of Administration for Children and Families. #acf #familywellbeing
“How do we interact with families without creating more trauma? Too often our systems deliver punishment, not support,” said Eric Friedlander of KY Cabinet for Health and Families. #humanservices
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We’re excited to announce that Dr. Anika Bissahoyo & Dr. Krista Thomas are stepping into two new leadership roles that were created in response to our significant growth. Read more in the press release. Congrats to our colleagues! 🎉 chapinhall.org/news/chapin-h…
#research #policy
Join in a critical discussion about media, #disinformation and democracy on Thursday, March 7 in downtown Chicago. Learn more:shorturl.at/aJSY1
How does disinformation in today’s digital landscape affect our #democracy? Join @TheComNetwork and @leverforchange to discuss with journalists and social impact sector communicators. Register here: shorturl.at/aJSY1