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    • 1.

      The Gain Paradigm Part 8 - Sociial Revolutions


      by Bill Ellis - 2006-12-11
      There is a growing interest in creating a social revolution not unlike those brought on by Copernicus and Darwin. The concern is based on the failures and evil of today's society. Before we accept t...
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      A Newer Deal: Please Protect Us From our Corporations


      by Kevin Del Principe - 2006-12-19
      Philosopher P.J. Proudhon posed this rhetorical question: What is the aim...of our large capitalist organizations...," and answered, "The bank should help the tenant farmer to own his land, and the ed...
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      Lessons from JazzFest: Five Strategies for Effective Advocacy


      by Stephanie Vance - 2007-05-22
      The guru and her husband were at Jazz Fest in New Orleans this weekend. We go every other year to enjoy the music as well as to remind ourselves why we don't stay out all night overindulging any more...
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      Be an Einstein at Advocacy: Five Tips From Grassroots Geniuses


      by Stephanie Vance - 2007-06-28
      The American Society of Association Executives' Government Relations School in late June boasted a veritable who's who in grassroots advocacy. Following are five important tips that came out of the c...
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      Wizarding Your Way to Advocacy Success: Five Rules From Harry Potter


      by Stephanie Vance - 2007-07-25
      OK, I admit it. That was me you saw at the Barnes and Noble Georgetown on Saturday July 21st at 1:00am buying the new Harry Potter book. My husband, who went with me for the sole purpose of ensuring...
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      Introduction to the Concept of Local Food


      by Aazdak Alisimo - 2007-09-04
      The world is exploding into what is arguably a giant, single economy so tied together that local expression is irrelevant. The concept of local food argues for the opposite. Many people trace th...
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      Jazzing Up Your Advocacy Efforts: Lessons from New Orleans


      by Stephanie Vance - 2008-05-13
      Long time readers of the tipsheet know that the guru and her husband often go to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. If you aren't sure what that is, check out www.nojazzfest.com. If you want...
    • 8.

      If You Want Government to Listen, You've Got To Make the Ask!


      by Stephanie Vance - 2008-06-11
      One of my main messages for advocates is "make the ask." In my opinion it is almost always a waste of time to talk to an elected official without asking for something.Believe it or not, though, people...