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Go ahead, take a stand: You have the power to exercise your democratic rights to speak up for what you believe, voice your dissent and even run for public office. Arm yourself and your community with advice from eHow's political-action toolkit.
Political campaigns are successful only if they have the support of many volunteers. You can easily become involved in supporting the candidate of your choice by devoting Read More
If you are considering donating to a political campaign, you should be familiar with the campaign finance process in the United States. There are two types of funding Read More
Political campaigns, whether they are for local, state, or federal offices, provide volunteer opportunities in a variety of capacities. Joining a political campaign is a Read More
If you are trying to win a political campaign, you should plan your strategy and develop a central idea or campaign theme that will be incorporated into all your Read More
A political campaign must be well-organized in order to be successful. Having the right ideas and ideals won't help unless you have an efficient and effective delivery Read More
A smear campaign is a deliberate and often baseless attack on a person or group's reputation. Unfortunately, whether the accusations of a smear campaign have any merit or Read More
Whether it's a marketing, political or cause-related campaign, using the power of the Internet to reach far beyond your local area to sell your products and services. You Read More
Block walking, sometimes called precinct walking, is a campaign technique of walking neighborhoods to speak with voters about a campaign. Political campaigns use block Read More
Working on a presidential campaign can be fun, and is also a great way to involve yourself in your country's political process. Volunteering to work on a presidential Read More
From Martin Luther King to Gandhi, nonviolent demonstrators have proved a powerful form of influence. To protest successfully, research local and state laws, sign on Read More
Nothing speaks louder than lost revenue, so an effective boycott can get a CEO's or board director's attention quickly. Vote with your dollars by refusing to buy products Read More
When you feel something is wrong, you can make a change by letting your voice be heard about what needs to be corrected. A great way of doing that is to write a letter of Read More
To organize a sit-in requires a great deal of planning and an idea of how to keep your participants motivated. However, if a sit-in is carried out with these things in mind Read More
A peaceful demonstration or assembly can be a productive way to express what we feel is wrong in our government. While such a protest is considered a part of our first Read More
For a protest to be effective, you need to have participants. The more protest supporters you round up, the more likely you are to receive local, and possibly national, Read More
A demonstration is one way an American can exercise their freedoms. The freedom of assembly, the freedom of speech, and other freedoms all come into play when you have Read More
In a political demonstration, people come together to show their opinion about government policies or leaders' actions. There is usually a rally, march, picket line or Read More
Freedom of speech is one of our most dearly held rights and a building block of any democracy. But there are laws that govern the assembly of people for the purpose of Read More
It's not uncommon for local planners in seats of power to undertake new local laws that rub residents the wrong way. Aside from the old adage "You can't please everyone," Read More
Tired of the same meaningless sound bytes from candidates year after year? Is there a local issue that has you hopping mad? Think you can do a better job than the people Read More
Whether you're seeking a seat on the local school board or a term as U.S. president, running for office is a challenging endeavor. Being successful requires careful Read More
Since 1789 the title of president of the United States has been one of the most coveted political titles in the entire world. It is the highest executive office you can Read More
Watch an overview of the petition process for a political campaign in this free political video for potential politicians from our government and public relations expert. Read More
Unions are in place to protect workers rights. They give workers a sense of solidarity. Union leadership is chosen in a democratic system that gives workers a say in who Read More
Turned down again by the zoning board? Outraged that your town has approved a cell tower? Many people--even political neophytes-- declare their candidacy so that they can Read More
Politicians come from all walks of life, and most career paths can eventually lead to a change of career to politician. While some people know they want to be a politician Read More
Learn how to establish and staff a political campaign in this free political video for potential politicians from our government and public relations expert. Read More
Learn about setting up a legal team, a key part for a political campaign in this free political video for potential politicians from our government and public relations expert. Read More
Learn about the financial needs of a political campaign in this free political video for potential politicians from our government and public relations expert. Read More
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