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Why the legislative process is like Thanksgiving Dinner

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Some people compare the legislative process to making sausage, but to me, it’s more like the subtle negotiations, shifting alliances and downright arguing that accompanies the creation of a Thanksgiving dinner.  Listen to this podcast to learn some tips and techniques for getting what you want from Congress — and at the Thanksgiving Day table!

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How to “Trick” Your Legislators Into Doing What You Want

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Seven-year-olds can teach us a great deal about extracting resources from those in authority.  Learn their secrets for successful trick or treating — and apply them to your advocacy efforts!

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What Can Congress Do (and NOT Do) for You?

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

In this podcast, we start looking at how to identify what you want in terms of policy changes and whether your Congressional office is the best place to start.  Listen and you’ll learn what a member of Congress can and cannot do for you as well as some resources to start identifying your specific “ask!” 

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