Archive for category Political Strategy
With Liberty and Justice for All
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Political Strategy, Voting on May 22, 2012
The morning of May 22, 2012, I went to see my kindergartener in a patriotic assembly for Memorial Day. The principal instructed us to turn and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Something I have said so many times, but I really heard the words today.
Voting is not an option
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Campaigns, Community Participation, Media, Political Strategy, Voting on January 3, 2012
People in other nations are dying in the street for the right to a fair vote. In America eligible non-voters are given a flippant “If you don’t vote you can’t complain.” slap on the wrist. It’s not enough. Voting is not an option, it’s a duty.
Gerrymandering Kills Democracy
Posted by sophiatwrites in Campaigns, Political Strategy on November 4, 2011
There are many parts of the political process that are kept in the shadows. Civil Citizens may not know about them or only know of them in a vague way. Gerrymandering is one of them. Gerrymandering is when redistricting commissions draw voting districts in bizarre shapes for the purpose of having a “safe” seat for a political party. The district will encompass a population known to favor a particular ideal or party.
Understanding Political Will
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Political Strategy on October 19, 2011
Political will, what an elected official is willing to do. How to deal with it when it is with you? How to deal with it when it’s against you? Find out in this informative Civil Citizen blog.
Political Strategists: Knowing a candidate’s political strategist can tell you more about them than any speech.
Posted by sophiatwrites in Campaigns, Political Strategy, Uncategorized on September 17, 2011
Political strategists make and break political careers. They hold a lot of political power but are able to avoid much of the public scrutiny that would normally accompany a position of power.
Defining Brinkmanship
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Political Strategy on July 30, 2011
What are they doing? A question not only on the lips of many Americans but also around the world as they watch the game of political chicken being played on Capitol Hill today. The name of the game is brinkmanship and it is a good word and technique for Civil Citizens to know.