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Feeling Lost After Losing: Mindful and Strategic Next Steps Post-Election
It’s normal to feel lost after losing an election. But just because you lost your election doesn’t mean you can’t plan strategically for your post-election plans. What do you do after losing an election, and how can you use it as an opportunity for your future political career? Read our blog post on how to plan for your next steps post-election after losing.
Election Anxiety? Here's What You Need to Know About Political Polling
Political Polling — election anxiety may lead you to refresh poll numbers over and over again, wondering why different polls show different results. In this blog, we’ll answer why polls show different numbers, polling methods, and when they may be more accurate.
Voting, but Make it Fun! How to Host a Ballot Party with Friends
Make voting social with a ballot party! Gather your friends together and exercise your right to vote together over pizza and good discussion. Learn how to host a ballot party in this blog post.
Why Campaigns Are Ghosting You
Do you get ghosted by political campaigns and organizations when you want to volunteer or get hired? The good news is, there's ways you can get around this phenomenon. Read our blog for tips and advice on how to avoid getting ghosted in politics.
How to Leverage Your Personal Network in the Political Sphere
Political Networking Through Personal Connections — How do you get started leveraging your personal network to start your political network? Find out how with 5 steps to professionally make connections like a pro.
Hustle Culture in Politics and 5 Habits to Address It
Hustle culture in politics — you might think that the more work you and your staff do, the more likely your campaign or organization will succeed. The opposite may be true instead. Read our blog post on toxic hustle culture in politics and 5 habits to address this harmful mindset.
The Campaign Implications for Healthcare for All
Universal healthcare isn’t just good for voters, but it can help your political campaign or organization. Read about the various benefits of universal healthcare, including increased diversity and reduced costs.
5 Ways a Political Consultant Can Supercharge a Local Political Campaign
How can political consulting help your local political campaign? Consulting services aren’t just for huge federal campaigns who have the money. There are plenty of ways a political consulting firm can get your local campaign on the path to getting elected. Here are 5 ways a political consultant can help your local campaign race.
All About Informational Interviews: what they are, why you need them, and how to use one properly
All about informational interviews — what is an informational interview, why do you need one, how do you set one up, and what are some example questions to ask? Read our post on setting up the perfect informational interview to get into politics.
Bridging the Divide: Recognizing and Supporting Southern Activism
Southern Activism — what is it and why does it matter? Plenty of Democrats and progressives write off the South as being a conservative stronghold, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Read why progressives should support Southern activism efforts and how this activism is unique.
Running Greener Campaigns
Run a sustainable and green campaign that reflects a commitment to environmental policy and combatting climate change. Read our blog on how to reduce your carbon footprint when running for office.
1968 Horrors Haunt 2024
The Democratic National Committee’s controversial change to which states vote first in the primary election in 2024 sparked chaos and confusion. What caused this change, and what does the 1968 Democratic National Convention have to do with it? Learn about the Primary Calendar change, how 2024 parallels 1968, and how our political institutions need radical reform.
Getting Over Call Time Anxiety
Dreading your next call time session? Dialing for dollars shouldn’t be a terrible experience. Read 5 tips to help you go from despaired to prepared!
Don’t Be an Empty Suit: Know Your 5 Ws
Are you running for office for the right reasons? Read our blog post and know your 5 Ws to make sure you’re keeping your values first when you run for political office.
Headline Anxiety is Your Superpower. Here’s How.
Anxious about the news? Headline anxiety is real and can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips for not getting stuck in headline anxiety and transforming that energy into political action, not succumbing to burnout culture.
Navigating Friendships on the Campaign Trail: Pros and Cons of Working with Friends
Working with friends can be challenging. What are the pros and cons of working with your friends on the campaign trail, and how can you effectively navigate both those friendships and your campaign? Read our guide now.
Truths and Tips: Overcoming Overwhelm on the Campaign Trail
How do you not get overwhelmed while campaigning? Because let’s face it, it’s exhausting. Check out our tips for managing the stress here!
Engage, Inspire, and Support: Timeless Tips for Volunteer Management
Volunteer management on political campaigns is a job in itself. Here’s some tips on how to engage, inspire, and support your volunteers so you can help each other.
How a Strategic Slowdown Can Help Fuel the Campaign’s Momentum
Just because the campaign cycle slows down doesn’t mean you need to slow down too. Keep your political momentum going with these tips from our campaigns team.
Five Common Mistakes Campaigns Make Early in the Election Cycle
It’s never too early to catch your campaign’s mistakes. Make sure you’re not making these five common mistakes that political campaigns make early on in the election cycle.