Push back on the media’s normalizing of Trump

Posted on April 16, 2025

The media has been normalizing Trump for the past decade. They do this, in part, by inventing semi-rational policy explanations for irrational proposals. We should push back. Here are three examples: Tariffs and other...

MAGA’s Musk mistake

Posted on April 2, 2025

Tuesday’s elections brought good news. MAGA candidates ran at least 10 points behind 2024 Trump votes and, perhaps best of all, Elon Musk dragged them all down. How should you use this in messaging?...

Climate Disasters, Warehouse Workers, Musk Mistakes and More

Posted on April 2, 2025

Warehouse Worker Protection Act: Many warehouse workers are subjected to dangerous conditions and unfair practices. The Warehouse Worker Protection Act requires employers to disclose production quotas, prevents quotas from interfering with meal or rest...

How to deal with a bully in the White House

Posted on March 18, 2025

Trump is doing horrible things. But, like any bully, much of his perceived power is based on threats that he doesn’t carry out. By reacting to every threat, no matter how absurd, Democrats are...

Schools, Vaccines, Bullies and More

Posted on March 18, 2025

Cellphone Free Schools Act: With a few exceptions, the use of cellphones by students during school is disruptive to learning. The Cellphone Free Schools Act generally prohibits students from using electronic communication devices in...

Taxpayer Protection, Consumer Protection, Recession and More

Posted on March 5, 2025

Taxpayer Protection Act: All too often, companies will receive an economic development subsidy and then fail to keep its side of the bargain. The Taxpayer Protection Act provides that if a subsidized company fails...

Trump is pushing us toward a Republican recession

Posted on March 5, 2025

“It seems almost unavoidable that we are headed for a deep, deep recession,” says Jesse Rothstein, former Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor. Whether or not the situation is that bad, it’s time...

Auto Insurance, Manufactured Homes, Simple Messages and More

Posted on February 18, 2025

Minimum Auto Insurance Fairness Act: All states have minimum required insurance coverage for autos, but many of them are absurdly low, often because they were last adjusted decades ago. The Minimum Auto Insurance Fairness...

To respond to Trump, simplify your messages

Posted on February 18, 2025

There is too much going on and people are overwhelmed by it. If you want to have any impact at all, don’t try to answer everything. Group issues together and respond broadly. Keep in...

Rent, Detainers, Billionaires and More

Posted on February 4, 2025

Fair Competition in Residential Rent Act: Rental rates are going up in part because of anti-competitive practices by landlords who use algorithmic rent-setting software. The Fair Competition in Residential Rent Act prohibits rental property...

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