From your Member of Congress to your local School Board, elected officials are there to represent your voice and your values. But how do you get them to take action on the things you care about? We discuss the strategies that are most effective at changing hearts and minds, and which ones are more hassle […]
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Answering Tough Questions
Have you ever struggled when having political conversations? Maybe you freeze because you’re too afraid of saying something “wrong.” Maybe you have a hard time staying calm when things get emotionally-charged. Many of us believe so strongly in our cause, whatever that may be, but still struggle to answer challenging or intricate questions. These questions […]
Answering Tough Questions
Have you ever struggled when having political conversations? Maybe you freeze because you’re too afraid of saying something “wrong.” Maybe you have a hard time staying calm when things get emotionally-charged. Many of us believe so strongly in our cause, whatever that may be, but still struggle to answer challenging or intricate questions. These questions […]
Answering Tough Questions
Have you ever struggled when having political conversations? Maybe you freeze because you’re too afraid of saying something “wrong.” Maybe you have a hard time staying calm when things get emotionally-charged. Many of us believe so strongly in our cause, whatever that may be, but still struggle to answer challenging or intricate questions. These questions […]
Lobby Your Elected Officials
From your Member of Congress to your local School Board, elected officials are there to represent your voice and your values. But how do you get them to take action on the things you care about? We discuss the strategies that are most effective at changing hearts and minds, and which ones are more hassle […]
Spotlight Series: Aleha Landry
Being a military spouse is a hard job. It also can feel like an under-appreciated and overlooked job. Sometimes, in that role a spouse can feel like they have no voice, or at least no voice that anyone really wants to listen to. I felt that way. My husband is an airman who struggles with […]
Spotlight Series: Lena Steiner
Military spouses commonly hold a misconception: you have to keep your political opinions to yourself because you don’t want to “impact your service member’s career.” I’m here to dispel that myth and encourage military spouses to GET INVOLVED with politics. Our voices and stories need to be heard!
8 Tips for Lobbying Decision-Makers
From your Member of Congress to your local School Board, elected officials are in office to represent your voice and your values. After all, you hired them for the job! Now, we know the word “lobbying” has some negative connotations. It instantly conjures the image of shady backroom dealings in Washington, D.C.! But at its […]
Answering Tough Questions
Have you ever struggled when having political conversations? Maybe you freeze because you’re too afraid of saying something “wrong.” Maybe you have a hard time staying calm when things get emotionally-charged. Many of us believe so strongly in our cause, whatever that may be, but still struggle to answer challenging or intricate questions. These questions […]