PEN on the Issues

PEN for the Budget Showdown

Effective messages and frames to use in talking about the Budget Showdown and the impact on our families, states and economy. (outline format)

The below powerpoint reviews what’s at stake in the Budget showdown with clear slides and narrative. It reviews the four principles progressives have joined together to fight for and action steps you can take get involved and make a difference.

PEN for Communities of Color

Fact sheet showing how the story told in PEN relates to the experience of people of color.

PEN for the Federal Budget

A short rap on the federal budget using PEN.

PEN for Good Jobs and Workers’ Rights

Two-page version of PEN focused on good jobs and workers’ rights.

PEN for Health Care

Two-page version of narrative focused on health care, including the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid.

PEN for Job Creation

Two-page version of narrative applied to the national debate on job creation.

Applying the PEN to Your Issue

This is an exercise to be used after PEN trainings. PEN can be adopted to any issue, and participants have an opportunity to practice as a group and provide feedback.

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