Why might it be that reminders of threats posed by the climate crisis leave us less motivated to act, rather than more? Or that reminders of our mortality lead some people to become more intolerant towards immigrants? @tomcrompton.bsky.social's blog explores commoncausefoundation.org/the-polycris...
Why do sophisticated campaigns with great messaging still fail to create lasting change? I (Elsie) think it's because strat comms works in the head but values live in heart + gut. I wrote something drawing on kimmerer's "compass" metaphor for values: commoncausefoundation.org/reclaiming-o...
Calling all UK media workers - journalists, editors and others. You're invited to fill out this 10-minute questionnaire measure to measure the UK media's personal values and perceptions of the values of their fellow citizens: lnkd.in/eDGymdwP.
The wonderful @ruthtaylor.bsky.social has written a thoughtful exploration of what it might mean to 'compost' Englishness; meeting the messy reality of facing England's past/present honestly and with integrity and how that might nurture a more just and generative future. Part 1 - lnkd.in/eKEh-yAb.
Thanks pals! Would be interested to hear about Australia too.
People are placing greater importance on helpfulness, friendship, social justice, equality, and environmental protection. And yet we witness the growing electoral success of right-wing populist parties promoting political platforms that often stand in direct conflict with these very values. Why?
Great blog. Also liked the linked article about the masculinist gaze that makes more of men’s increasing support for right wing parties than the much greater surge in support for left wing parties among women. Would love to see some similar analysis for #auspol - anyone?
If you ever find yourself wondering why, if people care deeply for one another and other living beings, it feels like everything in the world is going wrong, then you're not alone. This paradox is the topic of @tomcrompton.bsky.social's latest blog: commoncausefoundation.org/if-people-ca...
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We enjoyed reading this recent piece in @theguardian.com from @casmudde.bsky.social and what is, essentially, a call to action to speak to intrinsic values www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🧠 How does advertising affect what we prioritise and how we respond to social issues? Check out our latest blog and podcast episode with @ruthtaylor.bsky.social of @commoncause.bsky.social where we dissect some big brand ads! Huge thanks to Ruth for joining us 💚
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Parenting in the age of neoliberalism: how extrinsic values have reshaped childhood: From Paw Patrol to sleep training - how the global economic system and the extrinsic values that underpin it have reshaped childhood and parenting - read our latest blog: commoncausefoundation.org/parenting-in...
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Common Cause is hiring! We're looking for someone to join our small team to help build on our recent successes. There's lots of opportunity for a new member of the team to bring new ideas & perspectives to shape the next phase of our work. Find out more & apply here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
