Collective Action in 4 Steps How do you climb a mountain? One step at a time. The same is true for protecting our food, water, and climate. Here’s how Food & Water Watch breaks down effective collective action in 4 steps. Understand the political lay of the land Take action! 1 3
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We all have something to offer. What are your skills, resources, networks, and interests? You can tap into them and take action in ways you enjoy. For example, this year, Food & Water Watch activists are using all sorts of tactics to protect our water from toxic lead. We identi- fied a handful of Congresspeople in districts troubled by lead pipes. We sent them thousands of emails, held phone banks, orga- nized rallies, published letters to the editor in newspapers, and met with their staff. All these actions add up and push elected officials to listen to their constituents. Find what types of activities make sense for you and jump in! Take care of yourself and each other Getting involved is important, but you don’t need to do everything all the time. We’re in this for the long haul. Pacing ourselves and taking care of each other is vital. Walks in nature, caring for pets, and time with friends keep us energized. And, when we fight as a collective, there’s always some- one to step up when we need to rest. Find strength in each other so that when we’re ready, we can tap back in. 4
Before we take action, we need to understand what’s happen- ing and why. Food & Water Watch has your back! You can turn to us for reliable information on Musk-Trump’s threats to our communities, planet, and democracy. Identify our power and our role Consider how we can best contribute. Understand where we have power and where we need to build more. Food & Water Watch has a lot of resources and supporters in some areas of the country and less in others. We also have organizational allies, each with their own strengths and capacities. Knowing this, we can develop a focused strategy about where, when, and how we fight back. For instance, we research Members of Congress and determine who is most suscep- tible to constituent pressure. We can influence them by focusing on issues that lots of folks care about, like clean water and food safety. And that’s exactly Food & Water Watch’s wheelhouse! 2
Together, we can — and must — build a healthier, more sustainable way to feed our country.
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Together, our actions successfully pressured the Iowa House Speaker to kill the corporate immunity bill! As of this writing, Bayer is pushing the federal version of this legislation called the Agricultural Uniformity Labeling Act. Your generosity will continue to fight to protect people from toxic chemicals.
Whatever actions you take matter! By working collectively, we can build a brighter future for all.
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