10 Things to Bring On Your First Day of Work
You did it! Starting your new political job can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s natural to want to make a good impression on your new colleagues and supervisors, and to be well-prepared for your first day. To help ensure that you’re ready for your first day at your new job, here are some things […]
What is Open Meeting Law?
The open meeting law, also known as the “sunshine law,” is a set of laws that ensure that meetings of public bodies are open and transparent to the public. These laws vary by state, but generally, they require that meetings of government agencies, boards, and commissions be held in public, with advance notice provided to […]
Campaign Colors: It doesn’t have to be Red or Blue
In a political campaign, the use of color can be a powerful tool for conveying messages, creating a cohesive brand identity, and differentiating your campaign from others. However, the choice of campaign colors is ultimately a personal decision for the candidate and their campaign team and should be based on what resonates with the candidate […]
Make Political Involvement Your New Year’s Resolution
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to set goals and make positive changes in your life. If your resolution is to get more involved in politics, there are several steps you can take to help you stay on track and achieve your goal. Setting New Year’s resolutions can be exciting, but you have to […]
Kate Wasson: Political Burnout
By: Kate Wasson What is Political Burnout? According to Pew Research, about two-thirds of Americans feel worn out by the political climate. This feeling of being ‘worn out’ is most commonly referred to as burnout. Regardless of political party, burnout is common, however there is very little conversation regarding the topic. In a journal by […]
Women Campaign Toasts to Tenacity
To commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment, Women Campaign hosted our Toast to Tenacity: What it Took to Win the Vote Celebration with special guest, Patricia Ann Pierce from the National Women’s History Alliance on August 26th which is recognized nationwide as Women’s Equality Day. In case you missed it, please view a recording of our toast and […]
100 Years of Voting
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s right to vote, Women Campaign is proud to announce that we are an Allied Organization for Vision 2020, a national, nonpartisan women’s equality coalition headquartered at Drexel University’s Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership in Philadelphia. The coalition is made up of individual […]
How important is it to know the issues and where do you find them?
“Where do you stand on…?” That’s a question political candidate get a lot, and for good reason. When a candidate is elected, they will be casting votes on a variety of issues, and it’s important for voters to have an idea of what those votes could look like. This is even more important for non-partisan […]
Three Cs of Classy {Public} Comments
If you haven’t already, somewhere along your political journey there will be an opportunity to give public comment at a government or community meeting. Whether the idea of public speaking fills you with excitement or terrifies you to the point of hiding under your desk, it is a critical tool for making your voice heard […]
Level up your social media voice
In 2008 Barack Obama changed the face of elections forever when his campaign brought social media into mainstream campaigning. Today it’s unheard of for a candidate not to have at least some presence on social media, but what hasn’t changed is the value of the endorsement of their supporters. Now more than ever your voice […]