calendar_month Date: November 9, 2026
schedule Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pacific
Freedom Matters: A Pro-Democracy Narrative Briefing + Happy Hour
Learn how research-backed narratives and tested messaging can help strengthen democracy. Stay for conversation and happy hour!
Join ComNetworkPORTLAND and Metropolitan Group for an afternoon of learning, conversation and connection revolving around the power of narrative and how we can use it to strengthen democracy.
Metropolitan Group will lead a briefing on the Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook, a collaborative, nonpartisan initiative grounded in extensive research and message testing across 12 countries. The research identifies narrative approaches, values and tested messages that can help build understanding of and support for democratic principles.
What you'll take away
During the briefing and discussion, you'll:
Explore what research tells us about the narratives that strengthen support for democracy.
Learn about tested values, narrative pillars and messaging you can use in your communications.
Ideas for how to apply these approaches to your own organization, audience and issues.
Then, stay for a happy hour.*
Because the best learning often continues in conversation.
After the briefing, stick around for a hosted happy hour with fellow communicators and nonprofit partners. Bring your questions, your ideas and your curiosity. Meet communications leaders across our region and discuss how we can respond to this moment in our own backyards.
*This event is strictly 21+ only. A valid, government-issued photo ID is required for entry.
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Your Hosts
This opportunity for networking and learning is hosted by a volunteer committee representing the ComNetworkPORTLAND LOCAL chapter of the Communications Network.
Metropolitan Group
A full-service social change agency headquared inside The Public WIll Building that crafts and integrates strategic and creative services to build the capacity of change agents. Learn more at metgroup.com.
No Solicitation Policy
We ask everyone attending our events to observe The Communications Network’s No Solicitation Policy. It’s a pretty simple list of DOs and DON’Ts that help us build an inclusive and comfortable community for everyone.
For more information, visit the ComNetworkPORTLAND website
