American Majority
Blog
NEW WATCHMEN: THE CASE FOR ONGOING ACTIVISM AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Growing up in east Texas, far removed from a large metropolis, it was standard operating procedure to perform outdoor yard work under the hot Texas…
Direct Mail Done Right
Whether you are running for president or the city council, direct mail will undoubtedly be a large component of your campaign strategy. When done right, direct mail is one of the most effective ways to connect with voters. Below are five rules that will enable you to put together a successful direct mail plan for the months ahead.
Who’s Watching the Store?
While city officials in Fayetteville, Arkansas are constantly striving to “Keep Fayetteville Funky”, I believe they are keeping it more flunky than funky. In recent…
Effectively Communicating w/Your Representatives
Everyone has fallen victim to it before – the candidate that promises the world and, once elected, delivers nothing. There is nothing more disappointing than…
Calling Out Politicians who do the Right Things
As much as it is important to focus on calling out people who abuse public office, it is just as important to praise and affirm politicians who are doing the right thing. Take a moment and think about the politicians that you admire. When’s the last time you thanked them for voting the right way, or being a role model of integrity?
How to Prolong a Recession: Tax Driveways
What if you owned a small business? What if you owned a small business and your customers came to your store or office? What if…
We March- But First, We Train
Grassroots activists from across the country have submitted videos explaining WHY they are coming to DC for the events being held September 9th through 12th. Watch this one from a recent convert to the tea party movement.
An Untold Story from the City of New London
There was another situation that happened in New London that was far more personal to my family. You won’t find it in any newspaper clipping or archived local news broadcast. It’s a story that, as I got older and did more research on the issue, I found out that we were not alone in an unconstitutional abuse of power.
5 Tips for New and Local Bloggers
As a conservative activist and new media enthusiast, I have taken particular interest in the number of local, or smaller, blogs that have sprung up…
Lessons from a Summer in the Trenches
If you’ve been reading my posts at all this summer, you know that I cannot stop looking to the past. As a student of history (though by no means an expert), it has been my privilege to blog to such a sizable, open-minded, and appreciative audience as the one here at American Majority. So as my summer internship here at the national headquarters comes to a close, I ask you to indulge me as I recall a few lessons learned, particularly applicable historical ones.
What Makes An Effective Campaign Message?
Last week Minnesotans had an opportunity to cast their ballot in our state’s primary. Local conservative candidates seeking office, including 75 trained by American Majority in Minnesota, advanced in great numbers. Now onto the general…
WANT TO BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE? HERE’S HOW~ PART TWO
Traveling across the state of Arkansas we have come across some truly effective organizations as well as some that are facing significant hurdles. One of…