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Why Bother With Debates?

“Those seeking higher office or reelection have a responsibility to show the public they are up to the challenge of the coming years. That means…

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Episode 26 | Our Constitution and What’s at Stake

On this day in history on September 17, 1787, thirty nine men signed the document that would become the Constitution of the United States. It…

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How To Hold Onto Your Conservative Values on a Liberal Campus

Stepping out of your conservative bubble and onto a liberal college campus can be overwhelming to say the least. Many professors at colleges and universities…

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Episode 21 | How Will Trump Win in 2020?

In this follow up to last week’s episode, Ned guides listeners through the updated models and economic factors that predict presidential victories.  Then he examines…

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Why We Should Learn Our History

On this day in history, on August 10th, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution was formed with the funds of Englishman James Smithson with the expressed purpose…

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How To Avoid Slacktivism in your Advocacy

Traditional Activism vs. Hashtag Activism | Part Three We are all Twitter activists to one degree or another because we are all activating for something…

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Pitfalls of Hashtag Activism

Traditional Activism vs. Hashtag Activism | Part Two Hashtag Activism exists within the realm of the dreaded gray area. The pros do not outweigh the…

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When Does Activism Become Slacktivism?

Traditional Activism vs. Hashtag Activism | Part One If you told great traditional activists like Martin Luther King, Jr. that movements could be founded in…

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Campaigning in a Crisis | Tyler Martell

Running a successful campaign is a difficult feat at any time. There are so many facets to running for office from fundraising, to door knocking,…

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Campaigning in a Crisis | Jacob Immel

In the midst of a pandemic and unrest, Jacob Immel ran and won his election for the County Board in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. With the help…

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Why D-Day Still Matters Today

Those who don’t know their history are doomed to repeat it. Let it not be said of us. On June 6, 1944 allied troops stormed…

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6 Tips for Using Social Media in a Crisis

Social media can be a blessing during this pandemic, but if handled improperly it can swiftly transform into a curse. People are turning to virtual…

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Survey: How Should We Campaign In this Crisis?

Local campaigning is all about shaking hands and knocking on doors of potential voters.  This form of retail politics has changed due to concerns about…

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Join, or Die: The Meme that United America

Probably the best known meme from American history was the “Join, or Die” political cartoon, published on this day on May 9, 1754. The engraving…

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What To Expect from an American Majority Webinar

We are now well into our free webinar series where each week we bring our usual in-person trainings to you virtually. Each webinar introduces viewers…

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American Majority Receives GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency

American Majority is proud to announce that we have been awarded the GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency for 2020.  This marks our second year of…

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How to Campaign in a Crisis

Over the past few weeks we have hosted webinars tackling different angles of campaigning in a crisis. In each free webinar, we have discussed that…

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Money Does Make the World Go Round

The world may have slowed to a crawl, but your fundraising efforts should still be moving full steam ahead. Running any campaign, let alone a…

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Building Support: Tanya Simons

Don’t fall prey to the misconception that only career politicians can make a difference in their country and in their community. Many times, the changes…

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Speaking to a Neighbor

Running for office, like any new and foreign venture, can appear daunting.  There are many hurdles and obstacles in any political campaign just as there…

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5 Ways To Be Politically Involved While Social Distancing

Across the country and the world, we are spending more time at home and away from other people. Some say this is an introvert’s dream,…

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Strength in Numbers

“One morning just like every other morning I was reading the news on the internet and remarking to my wife about all the terrible atrocities…

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It’s Just Common Sense

This election cycle has called into question the fundamental role of government in our society.  Thomas Paine was of the opinion that, “a long habit…

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A ‘Fresh Perspective’ on Winning a Public Office

At the age of twenty – two, most young adults are just graduating from college. They are testing the waters of adulthood as they start…

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