Policy Reframe Template

Use this template to contribute new policy reframes to Section 7.

Policy: [Policy Name]

Domain: [Healthcare / Housing / Labor / Climate / Education / Immigration / Democracy / Criminal Justice / Other]

Geographic context: [US Federal / US State / US Local / Country-specific]

Standard Green Pitch

What progressives typically say:

[Write the typical Green framing of this policy — usually focused on justice, rights, equity, systemic change]

Integral Multi-Stage Reframe

Blue Frame (Traditional / Duty / Community)

Core values: Order, tradition, duty, stewardship, family, faith, earned authority

The reframe:

[Rewrite the policy to speak to Blue values. Use words like: duty, community, tradition, stewardship, serve, protect, honor, responsibility]

Orange Frame (Achievement / Pragmatic / Innovation)

Core values: Efficiency, meritocracy, innovation, competition, pragmatism, ROI, individual achievement

The reframe:

[Rewrite the policy to speak to Orange values. Use words like: efficient, competitive, smart, innovation, opportunity, results, investment, growth]

Red Frame (Protection / Strength / Clear Enemies)

Core values: Power, protection, boundary-setting, fierce loyalty, defeating threats

The reframe:

[Rewrite the policy to speak to healthy Red values. Use words like: protect, fight, strong, defeat, reclaim, independence, sovereignty]

Common Objections & Killer Responses

Objection 1: "[Most common objection]"

Response:

[Concise, compelling counter. Should be 1-3 sentences max.]

Objection 2: "[Second most common objection]"

Response:

Objection 3: "[Third most common objection]"

Response:

Real-World Examples (if applicable)

Where has this policy been implemented?

[List cities/states/countries where this exists, with brief results]

Example:

  • Vienna, Austria: 60% of residents live in high-quality public housing, stabilizing the entire housing market
  • Singapore: 80% homeownership through public housing model

Notes for Adaptation

What might need adjustment for different contexts?

[Note any cultural, economic, or political factors that would require adaptation]

Sources and Further Reading

Where can organizers learn more?

  • [Link 1]
  • [Link 2]
  • [Link 3]

Contributor Information

Submitted by: [Your name]
Experience: [Have you used this reframe in the field? What happened?]
Contact: [Optional]
Date submitted: [Date]

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