What Type of Activist Are You?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What activities related to fighting for healthcare coverage have you participated in?
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- A.
  None that come to mind
- B.
  Attended a talk, read relevant articles, and/or tracked social media related to the issue
- C.
  Engaged in an online conversation about my views on the issue
- D.
  Attended a march, protest, volunteered, donated and/or became affiliated with an organization related to the issue
- E.
  Engaged in lobbying and/or organized an event related to the issue
- F.
  Your career is dedicated to health insurance access
2.
If you were in a group of people discussing the issue of healthcare coverage, you would prefer to:
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- A.
  Be in the middle of everyone talking at once, armed with your ideas for how to bring about change
- B.
  Actively listen, but not be the one doing the talking
- C.
  Actively engaging in the conversation with current facts and trends about the issue
- D.
  Be the center of attention, ideally on a stage
3.
What’s your preferred way of turning ideas into reality? You:
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- A.
  Read/listen to as much as you can about the area of interest and then set one attainable goal
- B.
  Inspire those around you to participate in local activities dedicated to the cause
- C.
  Spread the word about why these ideas are important via social media
- D.
  Fundraise and/or organize an event to mobilize the masses
4.
For change to occur, you have to:
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- A.
  Help spread awareness
- B.
  Assist others in organizing campaigns
- C.
  Get healthcare coverage on politicians' to-do lists
- D.
  Help cause disruption that cannot be ignored
5.
The idea of talking to others about your views on healthcare coverage:
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- A.
  makes you feel nervous. You'd rather listen.
- B.
  is what you live and breathe on a daily basis.
- C.
  is what you do often with your peers and friends.
- D.
  isn't enough. You'd rather take action.
6.
Which action are you most likely to take when it comes to bringing about change in healthcare coverage?
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- A.
  Stay informed about what's going on
- B.
  Regularly discuss ideas within your network
- C.
  Get out there and march
- D.
  Make sure it stays front and center on policy makers' agendas
7.
How do you feel about activists that take major risks?
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- A.
  You think they are too much
- B.
  You look up to them, but it's not for you
- C.
  You support them
- D.
  You are one of them
8.
How often do you engage in causes that are important to you?
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- A.
  Once or twice a year
- B.
  Three or four times a year
- C.
  Monthly
- D.
  Weekly

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You are Aware
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Based on your answers, we think you are aware. You may be informally affiliated with the cause, prefer to contribute individually when it comes to activism, and focused on simply gaining knowledge around the topics closest to your heart. Some activities you may already be engaging in: reading, listening to podcasts, and attending lectures/talks about the cause. This is excellent! We applaud your willingness to continue learning. Now that you know what kind of activist you are, you can commit to increasing your level of activism in the following ways: Get (and Stay) Informed You don’t have to become a health care expert. You need to know “just enough.” Buy Marching Toward Coverage: How Women Can Lead the Fight for Universal Healthcare (Beacon Press, 2020) for yourself (and a friend!) to learn more about health coverage, activism, and how you can join the fight for universal coverage. Learn who your elected officials are and where they stand on healthcare issues Ballotpedia.org is a treasure trove of this type of information. All you have to do is type in your zip code and you will find out your elected officials’ bios, when they are up for reelection, and more. Also, you’ll get links to their websites, so you can see where they stand on the issues, as well as links to where they take campaign money from. (If you are interested in information about campaign finance, check out the Center for Responsive Politics at OpenSecrets.org.) https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me Sign up for healthcare information or activism alerts This is one of the easiest and most effective steps you can take on your road to becoming more of an activist. These organizations will keep you informed about legislative and impact opportunities, usually through “action alerts.” https://www.communitycatalyst.org/resources/alerts http://healthcareforamericanow.org/action https://khn.org/email-signup/ https://uhcan.org/justice-connections/ https://www.thefairnessproject.org/campaigns/ Make healthcare a priority in your voting decisions https://healthcarevoter.org/ Donate your time or money to a political campaign Consider committing to a standing volunteer gig and a regular (monthly) donation. Your commitment doesn’t have to be extravagant – every new supporter helps. Also, it’s important for women to start donating more to advocacy organizations and political campaigns. Call elected officials to make your concerns heard https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me Sign up (and show up!) for an event https://front.moveon.org/ https://actionnetwork.org/groups/search https://www.meetup.com/
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You are a Sharer
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Based on your answers we think you are a sharer. You may be informally affiliated with the cause, vocal in your community and focused on having high impact discussions. It’s likely that you enjoy talking to others in-person and online about your ideas and the issues closest to your heart. We applaud your willingness to join the conversation! Now that you know what kind of activist you are, you can commit to increasing your level of activism in the following ways: Get (and Stay) Informed You don’t have to become a health care expert. You need to know “just enough.” Buy Marching Toward Coverage: How Women Can Lead the Fight for Universal Healthcare (Beacon Press, 2020) for yourself (and a friend!) to learn more about health coverage, activism, and how you can join the fight for universal coverage. Learn who your elected officials are and where they stand on healthcare issues Ballotpedia.org is a treasure trove of this type of information. All you have to do is type in your zip code and you will find out your elected officials’ bios, when they are up for reelection, and more. Also, you’ll get links to their websites, so you can see where they stand on the issues, as well as links to where they take campaign money from. (If you are interested in information about campaign finance, check out the Center for Responsive Politics at OpenSecrets.org.) https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me Sign up for healthcare information or activism alerts This is one of the easiest and most effective steps you can take on your road to becoming more of an activist. These organizations will keep you informed about legislative and impact opportunities, usually through “action alerts.” https://www.communitycatalyst.org/resources/alerts http://healthcareforamericanow.org/action https://khn.org/email-signup/ https://uhcan.org/justice-connections/ https://www.thefairnessproject.org/campaigns/ Make healthcare a priority in your voting decisions https://healthcarevoter.org/ Donate your time or money to a political campaign Consider committing to a standing volunteer gig and a regular (monthly) donation. Your commitment doesn’t have to be extravagant – every new supporter helps. Also, it’s important for women to start donating more to advocacy organizations and political campaigns. Call elected officials to make your concerns heard https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me Sign up (and show up!) for an event https://front.moveon.org/ https://actionnetwork.org/groups/search https://www.meetup.com/
3.
You are a Participator
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Based on your answers you are a participator. You tend to approach things in a “hands-on” way. You likely participate in your community and more vocal about the issues closest to your heart. You are probably already affiliated with an event, group, or organization dedicated to the cause. We applaud you! Now that you know what kind of activist you are, you can commit to increasing your level of activism in the following ways: Get (and Stay) Informed You don’t have to become a health care expert. You need to know “just enough.” Buy Marching Toward Coverage: How Women Can Lead the Fight for Universal Healthcare (Beacon Press, 2020) for yourself (and a friend!) to learn more about health coverage, activism, and how you can join the fight for universal coverage. Learn who your elected officials are and where they stand on healthcare issues Ballotpedia.org is a treasure trove of this type of information. All you have to do is type in your zip code and you will find out your elected officials’ bios, when they are up for reelection, and more. Also, you’ll get links to their websites, so you can see where they stand on the issues, as well as links to where they take campaign money from. (If you are interested in information about campaign finance, check out the Center for Responsive Politics at OpenSecrets.org.) https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me Sign up for healthcare information or activism alerts This is one of the easiest and most effective steps you can take on your road to becoming more of an activist. These organizations will keep you informed about legislative and impact opportunities, usually through “action alerts.” https://www.communitycatalyst.org/resources/alerts http://healthcareforamericanow.org/action https://khn.org/email-signup/ https://uhcan.org/justice-connections/ https://www.thefairnessproject.org/campaigns/ Make healthcare a priority in your voting decisions https://healthcarevoter.org/ Donate your time or money to a political campaign Consider committing to a standing volunteer gig and a regular (monthly) donation. Your commitment doesn’t have to be extravagant – every new supporter helps. Also, it’s important for women to start donating more to advocacy organizations and political campaigns. Call elected officials to make your concerns heard https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me Sign up (and show up!) for an event https://front.moveon.org/ https://actionnetwork.org/groups/search https://www.meetup.com/
4.
You are a Leader
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Based on your answers you appear to be a leader. You are probably already formally affiliated with the causes closest to your heart. You seem to have an ability a passion for mobilizing others and have interest or experience in organizing or leading events, communities, or organizations dedicated to the cause. Wow, that’s impressive! Now that you know what kind of activist you are, you can commit to increasing your level of activism in the following ways: Get (and Stay) Informed You don’t have to become a health care expert. You need to know “just enough.” Buy Marching Toward Coverage: How Women Can Lead the Fight for Universal Healthcare (Beacon Press, 2020) for yourself (and a friend!) to learn more about health coverage, activism, and how you can join the fight for universal coverage. Learn who your elected officials are and where they stand on healthcare issues Ballotpedia.org is a treasure trove of this type of information. All you have to do is type in your zip code and you will find out your elected officials’ bios, when they are up for reelection, and more. Also, you’ll get links to their websites, so you can see where they stand on the issues, as well as links to where they take campaign money from. (If you are only interested in information about campaign finance, check out the Center for Responsive Politics at OpenSecrets.org.) https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me Sign up for healthcare information or activism alerts This is one of the easiest and most effective steps you can take on your road to becoming more of an activist. These organizations will keep you informed about legislative and impact opportunities, usually through “action alerts.” https://www.communitycatalyst.org/resources/alerts http://healthcareforamericanow.org/action https://khn.org/email-signup/ https://uhcan.org/justice-connections/ https://www.thefairnessproject.org/campaigns/ Make healthcare a priority in your voting decisions https://healthcarevoter.org/ Donate your time or money to a political campaign Consider committing to a standing volunteer gig and a regular (monthly) donation. Your commitment doesn’t have to be extravagant – every new supporter helps. Also, it’s important for women to start donating more to advocacy organizations and political campaigns. Call elected officials to make your concerns heard https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me Sign up (and show up!) for an event https://front.moveon.org/ https://actionnetwork.org/groups/search https://www.meetup.com/