#STORIESFORDEMOCRACY
TWITTER POSTS
Use the sample posts below during the specified dates - or create your own message that includes the #storiesfordemocracy hashtag.
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If you can, REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
Be a part of a new America!
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories #motustheater
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OCTOBER 5 - 7
In this excerpt, Ramos shares the only difference between him and Solano-Córdova: a U.S. passport.
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The difference between you and an undocumented person is that you have the power to vote. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/foAPHU73gss
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Ramos reflects on the impact of personally holding Cristian’s story and imagines how the country would transform if more people listened to the stories of undocumented immigrants.
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Listen to the stories of undocumented immigrants to evolve the narrative of America. Another way to transform America? REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/JstGYyd9RNg
#storiesfordemocracy
In this excerpt, Solano-Córdova reflects on value of having a gay teacher in his school who believed in him.
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Across sexual orientation, across citizenship status - together we can make the biggest difference. Your vote matters!
REGISTER & VOTE
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/x1hq51h9Ntw
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Ramos and Solano-Córdova discuss the generational changes in living and thriving as an undocumented immigrant in the United States.
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In 2020, we have seen Gen-Z & Millennials step up to have their voices be heard. Keep the fire going!
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/4ZDdBNqNc60
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Solano-Córdova shares his appreciation for all the undocumented mom’s and their tireless work for their children and communities.
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To all the mothers: Thank you for all your hard work and please REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels!
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/PLYF2A4oMv4
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Ramos emphasizes the need to move beyond fear and commends the way that DREAMers conquer it.
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Take a lesson from DREAMers and don’t be afraid. Your vote matters!
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/0hoqP5BrVqY
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
OCTOBER 7 - 10
In this excerpt, Steinem and Chavez discuss the transformative power of storytelling and the value of the connections it fosters.
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Stories have the power to change minds and reach hearts - fostering a sense of connectedness that can create change. Another way to create change… REGISTER & VOTE.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.co https://youtu.be/JiAgryuDKKE
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Steinem reflects with Kiara about the border and the arbitrary nature of national boundaries.
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As Gloria Steinem says, “we are all passengers on spaceship Earth.” Do your part to protect your fellow passengers. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, state, and local levels
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/8bEhQ-B-Y74
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Steinem talks about the ways nations make up territorial boundaries in relationship to other boundaries that humans create, such as gender and class.
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As human beings, we can empower ourselves by rejecting the false borders that limit us. We can also empower ourselves, our community and our country by voting!
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/xuWlAMJSd9w
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
October 11 - 14
In this excerpt, Kristof reflects on the value of adding a flesh & blood element to policy development through story sharing with the goal of implementing more humane immigration policies.
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We must move past the abstraction of politics and consider the impact policies have on human beings.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/ZNM1JRQGdNU
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Kristof discusses the long history of relations and narratives surrounding immigrants to the United States and envisions a nation in which people are welcomed and afforded opportunities to thrive.
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When we move past the demonization of people, we can become an engaged community.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/AJ-ZmJNP1Ow
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Kristof discusses the disparity between the way in which some immigrants were welcomed to the United States, while others are demonized and approached with fear.
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There are efforts that we can take part in to make systematic changes - like voting!
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/k1SqWlHycFw
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
October 14 - 17
In this excerpt, Andrés discusses the power of stepping into an undocumented person’s shoes as an important step toward building humane immigration policies.
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Listening to the stories of others helps us understand the similarities in our humanity.
Don’t blind yourself from the current situation in America. REGISTER & VOTE.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/2YdOIrs9t6g
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Andrés discusses the critical role of undocumented immigrants - in the labor force, as tax payers, and as community members - in making the U.S. what it is today.
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America is a place where we all have the opportunity to work towards a better tomorrow. Use your voice and demand change. REGISTER & VOTE.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/OMpbFA-XHSE
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Andrés discusses the ramifications of walls of exclusion, and the opportunities that would arise from embracing walls of inclusion.
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Motus monologists share their stories to amplify the voices of the undocumented community. You can be a voice for your community by using your voting power.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/wM0pR10PSVQ
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Andrés reflects on the ideology behind ‘We the People’, democracy, and the nature of today’s divisive political system.
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“Democracy requires years if not centuries of hard work by a lot of people.” - Chef Jose Andres
Be a part of the movement. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/g_qP7dKXBCQ
#storiesfordemocracy
In this excerpt, Andrés reflects on the economic exploitation of undocumented workers in the United States.
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we got a heightened sense of the essential work undocumented workers are doing around the country. Don’t miss your chance to demonstrate your essential voice. REGISTER & VOTE.
https://youtu.be/pPQphjGLzno
#storiesfordemocracy
In this excerpt, Andrés reflects upon the flawed ideology that the world does not successfully function without the oppression and exploitation of some, and offers ‘social pragmatism’ as an alternate way of thinking.
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Undocumented Americans canvass, protest, share their stories, and stay civically engaged. Now, they need your support! REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/dUwUWDjS7T0
#storiesfordemocracy
In this excerpt, Andrés considers the strong depency the United States has on its undocumented labor force.
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“If the 11 million [undocumented immigrants] stop, America stops.” - Chef Jose Andres
We need every single American in order to make change. If you have the power, REGISTER & VOTE.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/wWODr3lGqlk
#storiesfordemocracy
In this excerpt, Andrés envisions a United States that upholds its values by showing respect and allowing dignity to those undocumented people who are already living and working as part of ‘We the People’.
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“Thanks to this voice that you are bringing to the table, we will be one story closer to make the dream happen.” - Chef Jose Andres
REGISTER & VOTE! With your help, we will be one vote closer to change.
https://youtu.be/uND-sYrVL4M
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
October 18 - 21
In this excerpt, Lithgow reflects on the difficult process of recalling a story that has been put away as part of your history.
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Storytelling is simple but powerful. Listen to stories to understand how your actions impact others.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/Y3l8WM-sVh8
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Lithgow shares how listening to Reza’s story has helped him to more deeply connect to the current humanitarian crisis at the border.
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Step into your humanity and learn how your actions impact others. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/GdS_dvM64Lc
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Lithgow discusses the power of acting to change minds and widen consciousness.
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Stories widen consciousness, open minds, and foster internal change.
Another way to create change: REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/j4KAVA0Syis
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Lithgow reflects on points of similarity and difference between his life story and Reza’s story, and considers this story sharing process to be one approach to solving the crisis of empathy in the United States.
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“We are in a moment of crisis, a crisis of empathy, in this country.” - John Lithgow
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/bOp-X50STCw
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Lithgow and Reza discuss the elements of a powerful, human story.
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The stories we hold close are the ones that are most likely to impact how we act and who we respect.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/So7wDTjBOGE
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
October 21 - 24
Lead anchor of Latino USA, Maria Hinojosa, reading the story of Tania Chairez - sharing her struggle to protect good parents, just like her own, from the attacks against the immigrant community.
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Listen to your heart and connect with your humanity. Do your part in creating change.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels. Your vote matters.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/SL4HD8ADR5o
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Hinojosa and Chairez discuss internalization of dehumanizing narratives and the importance of disrupting those narratives to facilitate the reclamation of self and ancestral love.
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“Mexican immigrants are powerful. Mexican immigrants are resilient. Mexican immigrants are all around us...”
Right now, they need your support. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org https://youtu.be/iGv6QkQmjsg
#storiesfordemocracy
In this excerpt, Hinojosa and Chairez reflect on the frustration that comes from witnessing unengaged citizens and call for people to take action.
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“Every minute that somebody isn’t doing something, is a minute when, it’s not just the status quo, it’s getting worse.” - Maria Hinojosa
Do something today to create change. REGISTER & VOTE
www.shoeboxstories.org https://youtu.be/syBg1OGwSuA
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Hinojosa and Chairez reflect on the opportunity to derive strength from ancestral knowledge and the ways an active undocumented community is working towards a better tomorrow.
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Finding the strength to keep fighting can be difficult. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels. Let’s fight for a better tomorrow, together!
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/02NTdgi6Qso
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Hinojosa and Chairez reflect on the waste of democracy that results from those United States citizens who do not exercise their right to vote.
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“Ya’ll have been sleeping while we’ve become dehumanized.” - Maria Hinojosa
Wake up & VOTE!
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/ZysnmKdyWTc
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
October 25 - 28
In this excerpt, Poo and Galvan discuss the importance of coming together and embracing the power we have when we engage in citizenship together.
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“Our dreams are on the ballot… and our kids’ dreams, our families” - Ai-jen Poo
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/xg-KnsRGDIg
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Poo compares our existing political circumstances to the coexistence of the sun and the storm - and insists that the force of the sun, or the unprecedented energy toward embracing love for humanity, will prove to be more powerful.
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“We just have to keep showing up and we have to do the work… And I believe in us.” - Ai-jen Poo
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/G0dVLGIPV-Y
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Poo and Galvan reflect on clarity, defiance and determination - traits which, when used to power movements, can lead to true and lasting change.
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Movements powered by clarity, defiance and determination can lead to true and lasting change.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/epsYzDz8iO4
#storiesfordemocracy#shoeboxstories
October 28 - 30
In this excerpt, Cullors and Peniche discuss the importance of elevating the stories of those who survive state violence, in addition to the stories of those who do not, in order to show the true breadth of its impact.
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It is important to understand full truths and to embrace the stories less heard. Empower yourself with knowledge.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/KhoLPyjZ0Hk
#storiesfordemocracy
In this excerpt, Cullors and Peniche discuss the power that can result from undocumented communities and Black Americans coming together and working towards change.
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“I believe that if undocumented communities, especially black and brown, come together with Black Americans we can be really powerful.” - Patrisse Cullors
REGISTER & VOTE.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/PadxaM6ji-I
#storiesfordemocracy
And feel free to share
’My Mother’s Hands’
a story honoring the undocumented domestic workers, and women cleaning businesses, hospitals and government buildings to protect us against COVID-19 written by Motus UndocuAmerica monologist, Reydesel Salvidrez-Rodríguez and Motus Artistic Director, Kirsten Wilson.
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We cannot forget the essential workers that contribute to the country.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/QeClZAnIBdU
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater