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Using the science of framing to change conversations and build a more just world. www.frameworksinstitute.org

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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
What is narrative change, and why does it matter? Our new report with @packardfdn.bsky.social explores tools and strategies to shift narratives. www.frameworksinstitute.org/resources/gu...
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Guiding Narrative Change: Considerations for the Philanthropic Field
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
#OnFrameFriday: Offering a “just the facts” review of a social issue to convey justice rarely has the intended effect. Framing facts well helps clarify problems and guide solutions.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
#OnFrameFriday: Explaining problems is key to solving them, but focusing too much on them can cause disengagement. Make the possibility of solutions come alive. Explain, in step-by-step fashion, how certain solutions would help create a system that better meets people’s needs going forward.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
In her latest piece for The Contrarian, FrameWorks senior advisor Dr. Julie Sweetland explores how effective framing can build understanding of what vaccines do and help open minds to new ideas about their benefits. contrarian.substack.com/p/smart-fram...
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Smart framing can increase immunization rates
The measles outbreak that began in West Texas in late January has led to more than 400 cases, at least 70 hospitalizations, and the first U.S.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
#OnFrameFriday: We have the opportunity to build understanding about the policy choices that have shaped our current social systems. When we point to the structural causes, we not only make it easier to identify appropriate measures and solutions, we also stop harmful stereotypes in their tracks.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
ICYMI: Check out @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social's #NPHW live chat from today. Communicating about public health is how we garner support, create trust, and advance health equity in all communities!
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Thank you @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social for sharing our resource! #NPHWchat
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de Beaumont Foundation @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Excited to join @apha.org's National Public Public Health Week #NPHWchat tomorrow. Come join the conversation, #PublicHealthSky! #NPHW30
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
FrameWorks CEO Nat Kendall-Taylor and senior advisor Julie Sweetland had a conversation with @abdulelsayed.bsky.social on our new research about American attitudes around vaccine hesitancy and how to frame productive public health conversations. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAuc...
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A Bull-DOGE-er to HHS | America Dissected
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
#OnFrameFriday: Whether you're talking about climate change, injustice, immunization, or another tough social or political topic, make sure you meet people where they are. By using simple language and clear explanations, we make it easier for people to engage with our ideas.
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The Communications Network @comnetwork.org · 04/04/2025
Communicating right now is fraught. Here is some advice on framing in turbulent times: 1. Frame messages around shared, enduring values. 2. Use clear language and consistently highlight solutions. 3. Shift from jargon to concrete explanations. 4. Don’t rebut; reframe. @frameworks.bsky.social
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A note on framing in turbulent times, FrameWorks Institute — The Communications Network
Communicating right now is fraught. A lot of people are looking for answers and I wish I had them. But like you, my colleagues and I at FrameWorks are trying to figure out what is going on, what it me...
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
In this new animated video, we discuss the “system is rigged” mindset: what it is, where it comes from, and how we can speak to it in ways that pave the way for systemic change. Big shoutout to PopShift and Head Gear Animation for co-creating this video with us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrBt...
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The Great Unrigging
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
On #TransDayofVisibility let’s be clear that when we provide the personal, policy, and medical support that aligns with a young person’s gender identity, we ensure that they and the world they will inherit can thrive.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
#OnFrameFriday: Fixing our social problems isn’t about winning an argument. It’s about finding new ways to converse that push us beyond seeing individual responsibility as the only answer.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Tune in on Wednesday, March 26th at 3:05 p.m. ET as FrameWorks’ Dr. Julie Sweetland, Dr. J. Nadine Gracia from Trust for America's Health, and Allyn Brooks-LaSure from RWJF share research-informed insights on effectively communicating about health equity in today’s environment.
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2025 Virtual Conference - Public Health Communications Collaborative
Insights to Practice is a no-cost, half-day virtual conference hosted by the Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) that will bring together
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
#OnFrameFriday: Make sure that your numbers come with a clear explanation. When we use numbers to convince people that the problem exists, hoping one statistic will shift them from apathy to action, we can often hurt our cause.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
We’re HIRING📣 We're looking for a Project Manager to support our Health Justice program area. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Interested individuals who are BIPOC, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more:
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Project Manager
Overview The FrameWorks Institute, an action-oriented think tank for progressive movements, seeks a Project Manager to support its Health Justice program area as well as its Reimagining Care & Family ...
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
#OnFrameFriday: When we tell stories that focus on the success of a single person, we leave people out and miss an opportunity for our story to have greater impact. By using a wider lens, we can make sure that personal stories are relevant to everyone, not just to people with similar experiences.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
#OFF: When framed effectively, a compelling statistic can help people understand a topic more deeply. But often, communicators use data in ways that fall flat or send messages we don’t intend. But these same facts are powerful when integrated into a story that is framed with a productive value.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we face efforts to suppress discussions about our history. Framing history through the lens of progress—especially toward justice—guides people to creating a just future. Let’s continue reflecting and learning this Black History Month and beyond.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Check out the conversation between Jen Rubin from The Contrarian and FrameWorks’ senior advisor, Dr. Julie Sweetland, about the importance of clarity, trusted messengers, and repeat-repeat-repeating our most important messages. Watch the full conversation: contrarian.substack.com/p/jen-rubin-...
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Jen Rubin interviews Dr. Julie Sweetland on disinformation in the scientific community
With today marking the first day of Robert F.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
4. How-To Guide: Shifting the Narrative about Childhood Obesity - www.frameworksinstitute.org/resources/ho...
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How-To Guide: Shifting the Narrative about Childhood Obesity
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
3. Talking about Disparities with a "Dignity" Frame - www.frameworksinstitute.org/articles/lea...
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Lead with the Value of Dignity: Explain the Frame, Episode 1
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
2. Explaining the Value of Public Health - www.frameworksinstitute.org/resources/ex...
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Explaining the Value of Public Health
The framing strategies below can help to reorient conversations and build understanding about why public health matters and how it works.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Our national political conversation on health is hard to navigate right now. Here are 4 framing resources to help you effectively talk to your audiences about pressing health topics: 1. Reframing the Conversation about Child and Adolescent Vaccinations- www.frameworksinstitute.org/resources/re...
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Reframing the Conversation about Child and Adolescent Vaccinations
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
How can those of us working to build a more just world help shape what it means to say that “the system is rigged” in our society? Check out our latest report that explores how this mindset works, the opportunities and dangers it poses, and more. www.frameworksinstitute.org/resources/fi...
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Filling in the Blanks: Contesting What “the System is Rigged” Means
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Today is #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay. As we see heightened national and political conversations about gender, it’s particularly important to use accurate and respectful language around gender, sex, and sexuality when talking about pregnancy and people – today and every day.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
#OnFrameFriday: One of the strongest predictors of what people believe is the number of times they have heard it. Thus, repetition is powerful, and consistent framing is critical for large-scale social change.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
#OFF: Sometimes, when translating research, we begin with directions focused on where NOT to go. A more effective order for relating research-based ideas can look like: what was found (general principle/main conclusion), what it means (social implication), and how it was determined (methods).
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
How we frame child health and obesity shapes public understanding, policies, and practices that influence children’s wellbeing. Our new report offers insights into framing child health and obesity in ways that can help advance support for structural change: bit.ly/3WbGHGV
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How-To Guide: Shifting the Narrative about Childhood Obesity
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
thank you so much for sharing!
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
2024 marks FrameWorks’ 25th anniversary, and our special Annual Impact Report reflects on this milestone. The report highlights insights from Founder Susan Nall Bales, a recap of research/innovations, the 2024 Resource Library + more! Check it out: www.frameworksinstitute.org/impact-stori...
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2024 Annual Impact Report
2024 was a special year—FrameWorks’ 25th anniversary—so a special Annual Impact Report is in order! This year’s report features reflections on the past quarter century of framing, including the story ...
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
#OnFrameFriday: Around this time of year, sharing information about a nonprofit's positive impact isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Hearing about a project’s momentum can inspire more people to join the effort. When framing your success stories, remember the VIP approach.
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shocked the nation, but the responses it sparked were equally jarring. In their latest op-ed, two FrameWorks leaders make the case that the “system is rigged” mindset is too dominant and must be addressed to fix broken systems. bit.ly/3P7tw5Y
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Most Americans believe the system is rigged against them by powerful elites | Opinion
This op-ed from FrameWorks’ senior vice president of research, Andrew Volmert, and CEO, Nat Kendall-Taylor, helps explain Americans’ unexpected response to the killing of United Healthcare’s CEO, Bria...
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Thank you for sharing!
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FrameWorks Institute @frameworks.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
#OnFrameFriday: In recent years, discussions on promoting safety and addressing violence have gained traction. To shift the focus from crime to community building, highlight what you aim to create together first, before addressing the issues. Show an aspirational vision for a safer future.
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The Communications Network @comnetwork.org · 12/12/2024
What are the benefits, challenges, and lessons learned of making a video series? View/download the ComNet24 ShowCase Poster of Carinne Wheedan of @frameworks.bsky.social at the link below to learn more! drive.google.com/file/d/1Zy04... #comms4good
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