Posts by Lily Lucas
Digital Activism: Do’s and Don’ts to Keep Yourself Safe Online
As the student movement to end the genocide in Gaza has shown, protestors in the U.S. and worldwide face increasing obstacles. Social media and the internet are powerful tools for organizing, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok becoming instrumental in bolstering social movements. However, the threat of online harassment, surveillance, and doxing is ever-present, and…
The Power of Instagram Storytelling: Insights from a Conversation with Common Cause Social Media Coordinator Jordan Johnson
As part of our series on leveraging Instagram for advocacy, I spoke with Jordan Johnson, social media coordinator for Common Cause — a nonpartisan, grassroots organization fighting for an accountable
Insta-Activism: How to Leverage Instagram for Your Next Advocacy Campaign
Instagram is a powerful tool for activism. Here’s how to utilize the platform for social change.
Should You Start a Podcast? Insights from a Conversation with Independent Podcast Host, Saadia Khan
More of the U.S. population is listening to podcasts than ever before, with the percentages reaching record highs in 2023. As part of ReThink Media’s ongoing series of trainings and online resources on audio journalism, Rights & Inclusion Fellow Lily Lucas recently spoke to podcast host and producer Saadia Khan about the benefits of podcasting…
Get your story heard: tips for pitching to podcasts and radio
Do you have a story to tell? Newspapers, magazines, and blogs are not the only way to get your message out there; podcasts and radio are a great medium for your story to be shared and reach new audiences. As of 2023, 42% of Americans ages 12 and older have listened to a podcast in…