Demands
What makes an effective demand?
First, what is a Demand?
A demand is the action we tell those in power to implement.
Systemic
The demand must change or add to a system. Multiple people’s lives should improve.
Quantitative
Usually this is a number value because often the best demands include money. Otherwise, the implementation of a demand should make a large change.
Implementer
The demand must be directed at someone or a group of people with the power to implement the demand.
Lets look at some examples of successful demands
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"Statewide assault weapons ban"
Systemic: Overhauls system of gun ownership
Substantive: Reduces the amount of guns in the state
Target: Washington State Legislature and Governor
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"$4.5 million for school mental health counselors in Seattle Schools"
Systemic: Increases resources students have access to across the city
Substantive: $4 million is a lot of money
Target: Seattle City Council