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Your Story, Your Voice: Impacts of Federal Actions In Oregon

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Tell Your Story

We are collecting stories from League and community members about how they have been affected by recent federal government actions. These stories will help amplify the personal impact of these issues.

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We Are Asking:
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  1. League Members: We are seeking stories from current and past League members impacted by federal government actions, including firings, funding cuts, or related policies.

  2. Community Members: Individuals from the broader community experiencing similar challenges.

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We encourage a diverse range of submissions, with an emphasis on personal or community hardships due to these issues.

 

Types of Stories We Seek:
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  1. Personal Impact:

  • Job Loss or Layoffs: Community members who lost employment due to government budget cuts or workforce reductions.

  • Disrupted Services: Individuals or organizations affected by cuts to federally funded programs or services.

  • Financial Hardship: Families or community members facing economic strain from reductions in government support or services.

  1. Creative Solutions or Advocacy:

  • Accounts of how people or groups have worked to overcome these challenges or advocated for change.

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Criteria for Selection:
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  1. Relevance: Stories must clearly relate to recent federal actions and demonstrate tangible impacts on the individual or community.

  2. Authenticity: We prioritize real, personal narratives that highlight lived experiences.

  3. Diversity: We seek a variety of perspectives, especially from marginalized communities or under-resourced areas.

 

How to Submit:

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  1. Submission Methods:

  1. Format:

  •  Written submissions (max. 500 words) or audio/video (max.2 mins).

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Story Review and Selection:

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  1. Screening:

  • Submissions will be reviewed for relevance, clarity, and alignment with selection criteria.

  1. Final Selection:

  • Selected stories will be edited for length and clarity, with permission from the submitter.

  1. Confidentiality:

  •  Personal information will be kept confidential unless express permission is given to share it.

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How Stories Will Be Used:

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  • Selected stories may be featured in League publications, presentations, and other platforms to raise awareness about the impacts of these federal actions.

  • Only those who provide consent will have their stories shared publicly

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For more information or to submit a story, contact Sarah Andrews at media@lwvor.org.

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