After I purchased a home and settled down in a city, I realized that my local elections mattered more than ever. In addition to dictating my property taxes and the overall health of our city roads, those elections might also determine the quality of the city website, irrigation system, and even our water rights for the year. Instead of simply ignoring the elections and focusing on my personal life, I started analyzing the local politics and reading up on the candidates. It took a lot of work, but eventually I felt comfortable with my choice of candidate. I want others to understand local elections, which is why this entire blog is about government and politics.
Understanding Local Elections
Typical Childhood Pain Or Something More Serious? What You Should Know
16 September 2020
Kids are, by nature, active, rambunctious, and accident-prone. As a result, most parents of young kids are used to hearing complaints of a sore joint or a painful limb periodically. The active nature of kids can make it hard for parents to know when a complaint of joint or limb pain is just a typical injury and when it's something that warrants a doctor's attention. Here's a look at a few things that you should know.
5 Reasons To Donate Money To Congressional Candidates
27 March 2020
When it comes to politics, there's a lot more than you can do besides just being informed and casing a vote on voting day. You can also donate to congressional candidates to help support their fight to be voted into Congress. It takes a lot of money to run a political campaign, and many everyday people often forget about taking this step. Here are some reasons to donate money to congressional candidates:
Myths About Using Lobbying Services
5 August 2019
Businesses can find that lobbying can be an effective way of helping to gain influence on important topics for the enterprise. While lobbying can be a normal part of government, it is not very well understood by business leaders, and this can put them at a disadvantage when considering whether lobbying services will be right for their enterprise's needs. Myth: Lobbyists Can Only Benefit National Companies One of the most prevalent misconceptions about lobbying is that it will only be a useful option for extremely large companies that operate on a national level.
Three Career Paths for Those with an Interest in Politics
18 November 2016
A career in politics can be a great choice for individuals that have passionate feelings about public policy and a strong desire to help improve their country. Unfortunately, many people may not realize the wide range of careers that are available to those in this field. In order to help you better appreciate the opportunities that are available in politics, you should be mindful of these three career paths. Field Organizer
Three Mistakes You Should Avoid When You Run Your First Political Campaign
14 January 2016
When you have made the choice to run your very first political campaign, the experience can seem exciting at first. However, as time wears on, you will find that mounting a solid campaign can also be stressful and difficult. If you want to be victorious, you need to be able to focus on the right things and avoid mistakes that can derail your campaign. Here are some mistakes to stay away from if you want to win your race.