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Why Early Voting in 2026 Is More Crucial Than Everdlam Wed, 09/02/2026 – 08:00 by Martín Diego Garcia (He/Him) Navigating New Voting Laws and Protecting Your Access to the Ballot Box As the 2026 election cycle kicks into high gear, one of the most powerful tools voters have at their disposal is early voting. Across the country, from party primaries to the general election in November, Americans are heading to the polls early in record numbers. But for campaign managers, operatives, and candidates, this trend is more than just a headline; it represents a fundamental shift in the mechanics of […]

Change Agent AIChange Agent AI is an AI chatbot and strategic assistant designed specifically for progressive campaigners, community organizers, and advocacy groups.  tcebulash Fri, 08/28/2026 – 09:25 This is a paid tool https://thechange.ai/ 1

SpendhoundIt's no secret that we love tools. However, it's easy to overspend, pay for overlapping services, and to be unsure if your team is getting the best deal on a product. Enter Spendhound, which gives your team a clear, visual number for your SaaS spending, benchmarks for what other companies pay for their digital tools, and reminders about renewals. tcebulash Fri, 08/21/2026 – 16:02 This is a freemium tool https://www.spendhound.com/ 0

PluralPowered by AI, Plural has a suite of tools to track and summarize bills, quickly search for related legislation, and more. By streamlining the process and condensing dense text, your team can strategize and react faster. tcebulash Fri, 08/21/2026 – 15:56 This is a paid tool https://pluralpolicy.com/ 0

CanvaCanva allows teams to create everything from emails and social posts to videos and presentations in a clean, cohesive way. The "Brand Kit" feature keeps important logos, fonts, and colors in one place. tcebulash Fri, 08/21/2026 – 13:56 This is a freemium tool https://www.canva.com 0

How to Build Campaign Walkcards That Actually WorkWebsite Admin Mon, 07/13/2026 – 08:00 by Enrique Rivas (He/Him) Most Walkcards Miss the Mark. Here's How to Make Sure Yours Doesn't. Walkcards are one of the most important tools in any field program. They give your canvassers something tangible to reference at the door and are one of the best ways to introduce your candidate to voters in person. Unfortunately, many campaigns—especially local, down-ballot, and small- to medium-sized campaigns—still produce walkcards the wrong way. Below is an updated guide to producing political walkcards that actually work. Cut the Copy  Just like a […]

Democratic Direct Mail TargetingWebsite Admin Mon, 07/06/2026 – 09:00 by Ben Holse (He/Him) Using Advanced Data & Models for Democratic Direct Mail  Democratic direct mail targeting used to be a mysterious realm where political consultants pulled voter targets out from behind a magic curtain. Thankfully, that world has changed. With the advent of modern voter file platforms by folks like Catalist, NGP VAN, Targetsmart, NationBuilder, and L2, campaigns now have direct access to the same voter data and models to make strategic targeting decisions. Campaign staff can see the same scores, turnout models, and targeting tools that are used by the professionals. But all of these scores and numbers can feel […]

The Benefits of Texting and Calling for Your Campaignhope Mon, 06/22/2026 – 08:00 by Ben Holse (He/Him) The Benefits of Using Cell Phones In Your Campaign Have you been implementing SMS, or texting, and calling into your campaign? Texting and calling are important tools for campaigns to help spread the word. You may think of texting as a very personal form of communication and commonly only text your friends, family, or colleagues. However, in a world that is increasingly dependent on mobile phones and the Internet, SMS can be an incredibly useful tool to incorporate into your advocacy work. People […]

Non-Political Books for PoliticosWebsite Admin Mon, 06/08/2026 – 08:00 by The Campaign Workshop Top Non-Political Books Every Politico Should Read When you get into politics, it’s hard to resist the all too common tunnel vision of focusing only on politics. But be careful—binge-watching Veep or The West Wing is not going to help you run a better campaign or organization; nor will reading solely political books. Here are our favorite non-political books.  Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh. Whether you are running a non-profit, an advocacy group, or a political campaign, it’s important to know […]

AIO and SEO for Nonprofit Websites, and Why It Mattershjob Mon, 06/01/2026 – 08:00 by Joe Fuld (He/Him) A Practical Guide to AIO and SEO for Nonprofit Websites Nonprofit AIO and SEO are tools to get folks to connect with content. When it comes to strategic communications, we all want the right audience to find our content, but this can be challenging for folks who work at nonprofits. Writing in an accessible way that gets views and engagement does not always come naturally. Instead, we often stay in our comfort zones and talk in a way that is niche-based. This […]