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Dealing with the media: A guide for local organizers

This guide is written for those of you who are organizing local Tea Party events on April 15. This guide is not about how to reach out to the media. It is a guide to thinking through what you want to do when the media reaches out to you. Should you identify a local spokesperson for your event? If you don’t, when a reporter for a local newspaper or a producer for a local talk show is looking for...

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Tea Party leadership: Going from whistleblower to muscle

In the David Vickers column I linked to below, Vickers says: What must happen for the American tea party movement to harness all its force, aggression, and overall good intentions for America’s future, and be taken seriously by the power brokers in Washington, D.C., by the mainstream media, and by Main Street? And how will the movement grow its numbers and influence? I think it’s past time to start...

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The Tea Party on Twitter

Just a reminder: You don’t have to be registered with Twitter to Follow the Tea Party on...

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Some more good Tea Party organizing tips

From American Protest: First, a sign making party would be fun for a Saturday, Sunday afternoon or evening. Perhaps some can get together and purchase a large banner from a sign shop. Signs should not be too complicated, with about 3-5 words. Even 2 words are sufficient, such as “Stop Overspending!” for instance. Second, call local and national conservative talk radio stations and talk about...

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A few thoughts on organizing Tea Parties

As I monitor comments on the state organizing websites, every so often someone expresses frustration such as: How about information for a Tea Party in or around Columbus on the 15th. This is the capitol for crying out loud. There needs to be more publicity about the events going on I just stumbled on this by accident. I’m sure if more people knew, there would be greater participation. As a reminder: The...