Over the years, TOA developed a wide range of research and narrative guidance to strengthen justice movements nationally. These tools shaped how organizations designed their communications strategies. We invite you to explore this collection as part of TOA’s legacy. We hope these resources continue to support you in advancing equity and justice. Please note that the last updates were made in 2025, and the tools are no longer being maintained.

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Messaging Memo

Narrative Principles for Discussing SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. University of North...

Messaging on Affirmative Action

democracy education racial justice social justice
Messaging Memo

Today, the United States Supreme Court took the dreaded step to overrule Roe...

Messaging Guidance for U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health

democracy gender justice health equity human rights social justice
Messaging Memo

In Brown v. Board of Education, the United States Supreme Court recognized the...

Taking Action & Responding to the Attacks on Honest and Inclusive Education

education gender justice human rights racial justice social justice
Messaging Memo

How to Talk About the Leak & the Purported SCOTUS Decision to Overturn...

What Now?! Talking About the Supreme Court

immigration LGBTQIA+ justice racial justice social justice
Messaging Memo

Five Tips for Language That Changes Hearts & Minds Momentum has grown for...

Criminal Justice Reform Phrase Guide

criminal justice
Messaging Memo

President Biden made history by nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as...

Supporting Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Nomination

democracy social justice
Research Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In The Opportunity Agenda’s Power of POP research series, we explore...

Power of Pop: What TV Gets Wrong About Getting By

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Discussion Guide

Art & Discussion Guide We believe that ending poverty is within our reach,...

We Can Thrive Together: Visioning Economic Justice for All

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Research Report

INTRODUCTION Both research and our lived experience consistently show that the language we...

Shifting the Narrative

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Messaging Memo

Tips for Advocates Seeking Guidance on How to Add to the Conversation From...

Talking About Justice and Equity Through Sports

criminal justice cultural strategies gender justice racial justice
Messaging Memo

Narrative Principles for Promoting Truth in Education & How to Tell the Story...

Talking About the Attacks on Critical Race Theory

criminal justice education human rights racial justice social justice
Messaging Memo

Narrative Principles for Discussing Supreme Court Cases As the Supreme Court prepares to...

Talking About the Supreme Court

criminal justice democracy health equity racial justice

We encourage others to use and adapt these tools in their organizing and communications work. When referencing, please cite as: Resource Name (Year), The Opportunity Agenda.