Get the media involved...
 

Hey guys,

We need to find a way to get the mainstream media talking about the Dream Act somehow. That's the only reason this whole AIG situation is getting so much attention from politicians is because the media keeps talking about it. If it weren't for the media, the AIG bonus thing won't be on the politicians "to do list". Of course us sending letters and emails to politicians is key, but we also need to find a way to get the media invloved.

Idk if I'm going over my head on this one, but I was just thinking about it. If we all make an effort sending emails, letters, etc. to the media we might be on to something (idk about Fox News though lol). Like every time they interview a politician then they can ask about it, and just keep the issue hot.

What you guys think?

update: try these sites for giving ideas to media entities

CNN: http://www.cnn.com/feedback/

MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10285339/

ABC Shows (i.e. Good Morning America etc.): http://abcnews.go.com/Site/page?id=3068843

CBS (i.e. 60 Minutes) :http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/feedba...ews_form.shtml

Lou Dobbs: http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5.html?9 :wink:

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i Have an IDEA, how about a hunger strike in front of the capitol of california!!! lets do it! woop woop!

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Erase / Rewind

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I'm not sure that emailing Lou Dobbs would be helpful at all. You might get him to talk about the DA, but he'll do so negatively.

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If I had like a makeup artist and professional wardrobe and a good lighting team then I'd be the face of the dream act lol. Not that I need those things ,but I would be very confident in projecting our message. I just feel that we need to stop hiding because people need to know and be well informed. :)

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add hairstylist to the mix :P

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That part was a (maybe dry) joke lol

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I have a better idea.. lets light our selves on fire in front of congress.. like this monk.


..any volunteers?

http://vinpon.files.wordpress.com/20...eofthemos2.jpg

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Haha. I was just kidding about the hunger strike, although it would get an amazing amount of attention from the media.

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That is way too disturbing!

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I just had a brilliant idea for major media attention!!!

This Tibetan girl along with some other people protesting to free Tibet from China wrote letters to the UK parliament in their own blood 0_0.

If we can get someone who's is like Phil Hansen-esque and/or make a letter like them to congress or make a drawing/painting that symbolizes us dreamers and what we're willing to contribute to this society we all love so dearly. The opposition views us as leeches and they probably think we're just looking for free pass. On a simple more meaningful note, let's write the Oath of Allegiance in our own blood.

I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.

This idea may be a bit extreme but I'm sure it will get attention and there's little the opposition can do to question our loyalty.

This is just an idea an throwing out there and I'm down to do this. i just need someone who knows how to draw blood in a safe way haha




http://www9.gmanews.tv/images/topsto...t-14-ma-09.jpg

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Is anyone taking my idea seriously??

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I am, if you want attention it's best to go all out. Does my idea seem like bad publicity? 0.o
You can protest and rally all you want but a symbol can conjure up things mere words can never do.

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I think it's a little extreme...I was thinking of more of a flood all the major media outlets with our letters and emails and make them cover it in a good way, make them share the struggles and obstacles of undocumented students, who are in that position not because of their own doing ...

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Yes, but you fail to realize that a lot of the opposition can give a damn about us not making this mess. They just say "go blame your parents for problems. It's their mess make them clean it." blah blah biddy blah blah. The "pity card" with violin music is so played out. If we want to reach out to locked hearts you need to show them what we're willing to offer for the country. This way we won't need to go to the media because they'll be going to us instead.

Treat it like a job interview. You can't say to the interviewer "be sorry for me I need this job sooooo bad so please hire me." It doesn't exactly work that way, we have to show what we have to offer as a future official Americans.

The blood thing is extreme but of course, we can always tone it down. I'm open for other ideas.

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of course i dont want to play the pity card...i just want our story to be seen nationally, and youre right, we need to show how we can contribute to the country.

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It's far easier to get the attention of local media than the big networks. If you do a quick google search for "dream act" news articles you will see that most come from small, local newspapers or news shows, usually after a DREAM-related event. The more you become involved locally the easier it will be to get that kind of attention, it's about making friends with your local media people.

Also, don't forget about radio, I know that a group from CSUN in southern CA and a group from Santa Cruz each have a radio show or regular radio appearances in their local stations.

Hope that gives you some ideas.

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Local Media seems more beneficial to me. Mainstream media gives more negative attention than anything else. Anyone agree? In 2007 fox news blew it up, and told all the crazies to call their senators. The American people deserve to know what's going on, but they wont if fox news is involved :(

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The media only gives attention to sensationalism, and sometimes fashion styles, and other retarded shit. There just like any other television programming, there only objective is high ratings. You turn on the TV now, there's more news about celebrities than any local, national or world issues that actually affect us. It was a good idea, but chances of success in my opinion are very low. Point is, media today, pays little to no attention to real issues, and if by chance they do, its a short clip u can miss by just blinking. Anytime a famous person dies, the media world stops for them, and you cant escape it no matter what channel you flip too. People die everyday, who cares.

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Are you sure you want the media to run with this? I'm afraid they're going to say things like "a plan to give amnesty to illegal aliens." People like Lou Dobbs or Bill O'Reilly should not be given ideas about Dream. I think we should call, fax, write to Congress rather than risking the media giving us bad rep with misinformation. They do that a lot.

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If you're doing an interview locally and they ask you things like that, you need to fire back with facts. The DREAM Act is not amnesty because children came to this country through no fault of their own / they committed to crime by coming to the U.S. Etc etc etc. Don't let them get away with false info.

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WE need to call UNIVISION and TELEMUNDO and ask them to talk about the DREAM ACT they ARE on OUR side !!! email them

telemundo - [email protected]

univision - http://advertise.univision.com/contact.html


CMON they can REALLY HELP US. they have in the past. !!!!! do it!!!!

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[email protected] you can email a local Filipino news group almost every Filipino here in the US watch this news segment every night. so thats a start, if your going to write an email make it short but captivating. they mentioned the dream act before so i think they might help. i already emailed but i think we need more...:o

Cheers.

balitang(news) america youtube site- http://www.youtube.com/TFCbalitangamerica

here is one of the reporters youtube site http://www.youtube.com/user/steveangeles

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HERE is a letter i wrote feel free to use it to send to news stations, just change the name of the news station and your name

Hello,



My name is Jaime S. I am an undocumented student that is hoping for the DREAM ACT to pass this year. On March 26, 2009 the DREAM ACT was introduced by Sen. Durbin; this was a major step in helping undocumented immigrants. Unfortunately the battle is not won and we need the support of the media, specially spanish language newscast like Telemundo. Undocumented immigrants like myself are very thankful for everything your station has done to help out those that have been struggling with immigration issues. We all support your station and the professionalism that your organization presents to the public specially the spanish speaking community.



The DREAM ACT has been defeated in recent years by as few as 8 votes in the Senate. This unfortunate event devestated the spirits of many of us but did not take our hope away. In recent months I have been part of a grassroots movement of undocumented immigrant students that have been organizing to pass the DREAM ACT this time around. The reality is that we have a strong opposition from organizations like FAIR and others that don't want undocumented immigrants to achieve the American dream. I, along with many others like myself ask that you PLEASE bring the DREAM ACT into the public eyes by talking about it on your TV news segment.



I would like to thank you again for everything Telemundo has done for our community and know that we will always support those that support us.



Thank you,



Jaime S.

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See this:

http://dreamact.info/forum/showthread.php?t=10117

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Just emailed them..

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try this contact for univision , i believe the email i posted for telemundo might be dead cus i got a "failed to sent email message on my inbox" others let me know if you got the same.


here is a good contact info for univision

http://ir.univision.net/contactus.cfm

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i got one for the telemundo one too...

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LOL I WILL!!!!!!!!!
NOT BUT IT WAS A GOOD SHOT :)

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UGH!! I GOT THIS :Delivery Status Notification (Failure): I SPENT 15 MINUTES WRITING A E-MAIL TO GET THAT BACK!!!?? :( O WELL..BUT I WILL KEEP TRYING NO DOUBT!

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I nominate Juang for the burning in front of congress...

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Ouch! That's gonna burn, . . . Literally! :-o:grin::lol:

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ok well back in 2006 when immigrants marched and protested (may 1st marches) , i remember that the hispanic radio promoted these marches a lot, and ive been thinking about calling piolin por la manana. :)
hes a big time supporter, and el cucuy and stuff.
idk, it might be kinda stupid. but i think it would be a great way to grab the publics attention.

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If enough people call Piolin, and they get through to talk to him, I'm sure he'd give his support.

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CAll PIOLIN por la manana and leave him a message telling him to mention the DREAM ACT and ask people to call congress.


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