Elections: How holding a candidate forum can advance your advocacy goals Partnering with other organizations to host debates, candidates’ nights, and meet and greets boosts your group’s profile and can secure commitments from politicians to support your issues. The legislative session will be wrapped up in most states by July Read more…
Sure, “decisions are made by those who show up”, but decision-makers are influenced by who speaks up. If you’re a voter in town, you have every right to have your say. But how do you make sure you’re persuasive? Just about every proposal needs a public hearing, regardless of where Read more…
This post originally appeared on Progressive Primer: http://theprogressiveprimer.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-founding-fathers-wanted-me-to-do.html We all know the first amendment provides for freedom of religion, speech, assembly, and an unencumbered press. But did you know along with your right to get mouthy on social media about a rally you’re having on the zanadu religion, you also have Read more…
Recently, I spent a day surrounded by two types of women: those who knew code (and other techno-speak) and those who didn’t but kinda-sorta wanted to know a little bit more (but not a lot). I fell into the latter category. As a small business owner, I am limited on Read more…