Latest Blog Posts
6 Comms Tips for GOTV
Running for office takes a lot of courage and stamina. Within the last 30 days of the campaign, candidates often feel like they’re sprinting a marathon. And that’s because campaigns are trying to reach as many voters as possible within a constrained amount of time as Election Day gets closer.
Pride + Gun Violence Awareness Months Call for Progressive Action
The prevailing narrative going into Virginia’s General Election in November is about the “fate of Glenn Youngkin’s agenda” and if Republicans will have total control of state government. I keep thinking about the political ambitions of our governor and what that means for Virginia’s families, especially during June – both Pride Month and Gun Violence Awareness Month.
What is Voter Suppression and How to Report It
Every eligible voter deserves to have their voice count. It seems simple enough, right? But there are actually people out there to keep that from happening. “Voter suppression” is any effort, either legal or illegal, by way of laws, administrative rules, and/or tactics that prevents eligible voters from registering to vote or voting.
What’s Your Voting Plan? 5 Steps to Prepare for the Election
We’re now 8 days out from election day. Voting in this election is one of the most important things we can do to protect our rights and our democracy right now. With COVID-19 being a huge concern, it seems like we have more options than ever to vote, and deciding which path to take can seem a bit overwhelming.
What’s the Deal With Mail-in Voting?
There’s a lot of talk about “mail-in voting” these days, but what the heck is it?
Mail-in voting has actually been around for some time, dating back to the Civil War, allowing soldiers to vote from the battlefield. Since then, states have expanded their “vote by mail” laws to provide flexibility and provide alternatives to cast a vote in person on Election Day.