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Articles by Stephanie Vance
The Advocacy Olympics! Or, How To Medal In The Great American Sport Of Democracy
Tools and techniques for winning at the great American sport of democracy.
If You Want Government To Listen, You've Got To Make The Ask!
Getting legislators to listen doesn't have to be difficult. One of the most important things you need to remember is to "make the ask." Advocacy Guru Stephanie Vance explains why, and how, in this article.
Jazzing Up Your Advocacy Efforts: Lessons From New Orleans
The strategies you use to survive the New Orleans Jazz Festival are similar to the strategies you would use to survive an advocacy campaign. It's all in how you look at it.
Why I LOVE Tax Day: A Perspective From The Advocacy World
This article offers five reasons why policy advocates should love tax day.
March Madness On Capitol Hill (And I Don't Mean Basketball)
Trying to get your message across to members of Congress? March is an awful time to do it. Learn more about the best ways (and times) to approach Congress so your message can be truly heard.
Why The Legislative Process Is Like Thanksgiving Dinner
An amusing look at why the U.S. legislative process is like Thanksgiving Dinner: too many people demanding too main things and no willingness to make choices.
How To "Trick" Your Legislators Into Getting What You Want
A primer on using trick or treating methods to get what you want out of legislators.
Ideas for utilizing grassroots networks in election campaigns
A Job Description For Congress
A look at the reasons why people disapprove of the US Congress -- and some ideas for postive change.
Applying Back To School Enthusiasm To Advocacy
Ideas for reinvigorating your grassroots advocacy efforts.
Momma's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Lobbyists
An overview of the profession of lobbying -- and why it's NOT so terrible.
Wizarding Your Way To Advocacy Success: Five Rules From Harry Potter
From "Believe That What You're Doing is Right" to "Have the Right Allies" Harry Potter shows us five key rules for effective advocacy.
Be An Einstein At Advocacy: Five Tips From Grassroots Geniuses
Five great ideas for building more effective grassroots advocacy efforts.