Outreach on Citizens' Assemblies
Idea - Come to the table
Near your constituency office or place of power, set up two tables, about 3m apart.
A sign in front of the first table reads: ""Politicians argue to score points and represent the interests of lobbyists"
Seat 2-3 people dressed in suits on both sides of the first table, representing politicians They should argue with those seated on the opposite side of the table. 1-2 suited people stand behind them and occasionally hand them a document or note. These are lobbyists or funders, telling the politicians what they should say.
A sign in front of the second table reads: "In a citizens' assembly, participants listen and deliberate together, and represent the interests of ordinary people."
Seat 5-6 people dressed normally around the second table so that they are not sitting on opposite sides. They represent assembly members, and they should respectfully listen to each person in turn, and then discuss amongst each other. A facilitator should be at the table assisting the discussion.
Idea - CA Stall
We'd love you to hold an outreach stall at a community event or XR action!
We can provide help and resources:
Email us xr-CitizensAssembly@protonmail.com to let us know your plans, and which of the resources above you are interested in!
Idea - Street Talks
A street talk is a great way to engage people about Citizens' Assemblies.
This talk is designed to be given:
- by any rebel
- with no speaker training
- with minimal preparation; just read out if you don’t have time to learn it
- for a group of listeners
- within a regenerative approach - pauses to breathe and allow absorption; slow down for added meaningful impact and absorption
Remember, this talk will be many people’s first experience with XR: Be open, kind, respectful.
Great in conjunction with an outreach event or an action.
If you need more guidance on giving this street talk contact Mattermost citizens assembly working group or email xr-citizensassembly@protonmail.com
Guidance for Speakers
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Citizens' Assembly Street Talk - 2 and 5 min versions
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Build momentum by organising a community assembly
A community assembly in your area is a great way to build relationships at a local level, give people a taste of deliberative democracy, and grow support for a UK-wide Citizens' Assembly for Climate and Ecological Justice.
To learn more see the community assemblies pages. These pages also contain a form to submit to tell us that you are planning a community assembly.
To learn more about how community assemblies work and help build support for a UK wide Citizens' Assembly you should watch the Introduction to the Community Assemblies Escalation Plan (90 minutes)