Roughly adapted from lectures at Blogtalk 2 (Vienna, 2004) and Blogtalk Downunder (Sydney, 2005). Progressives enjoy an important technological advantage. To some extent, that advantage is inherent: progress is about the future. But in the … [Read more...]
Lack of Leaflets
One theme of a recent Markey field organization conference call was the dearth of collateral — signs, leaflets, brochures — in the field. The absence of a comprehensive Web site for the campaign was also noted, and has been remarked on here … [Read more...]
DailyKos Endorses Markey
Joan McCarter, writing for Daily Kos: When it comes to filling the Senate seat recently vacated by John Kerry, Democrats have as clear a choice as it gets. And for progressives, there's only one option: Rep. Ed Markey. This would be … [Read more...]
Recent MA Democratic History
I'd like recommendations for the best essay or book on the recent history of Democratic politics in Massachusetts. I ask because, though I've been here for ages, I'm Not From Here. Some of the fractures and frictions that the new Senate … [Read more...]
New Media and The Next Election
We've all read about the importance of databases and cell phones, email and text messaging to the Obama and Warren campaigns of 2012. The success of VAN and Narwhal and campaign media outreach were vital. But the next election will come; we … [Read more...]
Capture Knowledge Now
Kate Donaghue recently recorded some excellent knowledge for organizers who work in our modern environment of cell phones, text messages, and email. Voters today aren't always at home; our voters and potential voters, especially, aren't … [Read more...]