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10 Post-Election Stress Relieversalicia Mon, 11/17/2025 – 14:00 by Alice McLoughlin (She/Her) TCW's 10 Favorite Ways to Relax Post-Election Self-care is a must after a grueling election cycle. Getting through Election Day is a huge accomplishment, but it can take a toll on your mental health. Late nights, too much pizza, a prolonged, laser-like focus on work—it can leave you feeling drained, foggy, and exhausted. Moral of the story, you deserve to kick back with a good book (or a great crossword, if you’re a nerd like me) and an even better drink in hand. Here are our top 10 […]

Political Candidates Can't Do Everythinghope Mon, 11/03/2025 – 14:00 by Alice McLoughlin (She/Her) How to Juggle Responsibilities as a Political Candidate The process for finding good political candidates doesn’t involve filling out a job application. When a candidate decides to run for office, they may not realize that the time commitment requires hours of work per day.  Prioritizing tasks as a candidate, campaign manager, or political campaign staff is critical to running any political campaign, and delegation might be the scariest part of running for office for a political candidate. Handing your life over to a team of people and losing […]

Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes and Make Smart Choices When Planning a Successful Independent Expenditure hope Mon, 10/27/2025 – 14:00 by Enrique Rivas (He/Him) Practical Tips for Filling Gaps, Staying Compliant, and Making Your IE Count Where It Matters Most. An independent expenditure (IE) is an effort that expressly advocates for or against a candidate but is made independently by a third-party entity, not in coordination with a candidate’s campaign. Independent expenditures are a critical part of the modern campaign ecosystem, but they are also complex. A poorly planned or mismanaged independent expenditure can waste resources, confuse voters, or even […]

Check Out Our eBook Collection!erowe Mon, 07/28/2025 – 14:00 by Alice McLoughlin (She/Her) Download our eBook Collection: Summer Reads for Your Next Campaign Looking for summer reading suggestions? Whether you are gearing up for an advocacy campaign, in need of communication tips for your current campaign, or deciding whether to run for office, our eBook collection provides comprehensive guides to help you achieve your goals. Download our eBooks today for campaign and advocacy tips and tricks that suit your needs.  Complete Guide to Advocacy Advocacy is crucial for driving social change, raising awareness, and influencing policies, but you need a […]

USPS and Political Direct Mail: Changes for 2025EveryAction Admin Mon, 07/14/2025 – 14:00 by Stephanie Khani (She/Her) Price and Logistics Changes Continue at USPS. Here’s How They Could Impact Your Direct Mail in 2025. Direct mail is an essential component of an effective campaign communication strategy. Whether you’re mailing to a localized universe or sending mail statewide or even nationwide, it’s important to understand the structural changes happening within the United States Postal Service (USPS). Doing so will help you refine your mailing plan and schedule, and your budget. In 2021, USPS published its 10-year plan, Delivering for America. The […]

State Political Blogs Consultants Read During BreakfastEveryAction Admin Mon, 06/30/2025 – 14:00 by Joe Fuld (He/Him) The Best Political Blogs in Every State  Political blogs as a news source can seem very 2004, but finding local- and state-specific perspectives on politics and communications is hugely important—it can help you develop a much-needed local perspective. Here at The Campaign Workshop, we enjoy reading national- and state-based political blogs to learn about local politics in states across the country and stay up to date on cutting-edge campaign innovation (during breakfast or otherwise!). We have also learned a lot from other political blogs that […]

How to Find a Political Campaign JobEveryAction Admin Mon, 06/09/2025 – 14:00 by Joe Fuld (He/Him) Start Your Search for a Political Campaign Job When I started looking for a political campaign job on the campaign trail, I was lucky enough to go through the Campaign Management Institute where I became focused on political campaigns and met great mentors like Peter Fenn, Richard Smolka, Bill Sweeney and Peter Lindstrom through college programs and internships. Meeting folks who had made their careers out of politics encouraged me to set aside my mom’s vision of me becoming a professional chef and instead pursue a […]

Climbing The Campaign Job LadderEveryAction Admin Mon, 06/02/2025 – 14:00 by Joe Fuld (He/Him) Making the Most of a Campaign Job A campaign job is a great way to gain political experience and responsibility quickly; however, not all campaign jobs are the same, and being a staffer is hard work. Whether you are looking at a long-term career in politics, using it as a stop on the way to grad school, looking for more meaningful work, or other paths, becoming a campaign staffer can be an important steppingstone. Below are some core choices folks make in the world of campaign jobs. […]

First-Time Candidate? Dig Deep. EveryAction Admin Mon, 04/21/2025 – 14:00 by Alice McLoughlin (She/Her) As a First-Time Candidate, Sort Facts from Wishful Thinking As a first-time candidate, you’ll have a steep learning curve and a lot of information thrown your way. Whether you’re still deciding if you want to toss your hat in the ring or you’re just starting to get your campaign moving, it’s important to be critical of yourself and of the advice you hear to decide if you're ready to embark on this journey.  Fundraising is the be-all and end-all of campaigning. Many a first-time candidate has learned […]

How Does Candidate Recruitment Happen?EveryAction Admin Mon, 04/14/2025 – 14:00 by Joe Fuld (He/Him) Candidate Recruitment Doesn't Happen the Way You Think It Does…  Candidate recruitment is an important practice, but contrary to the popular myth about how candidates are identified and supported, someone from the DNC does not appear on your doorstep one day out of the blue and proclaim that you should be the next state rep from Omaha. Good candidate recruitment takes interested parties, both on the candidate and organizational side, who care about their community and organizations and want to see real change. Although there has been […]