June 9, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on Top 5 Voting & Elections Resources
Go-Team 2014 may be winding down, but our adventures in voting & elections are just getting started. We all need accurate, detailed info to be informed citizens, so here are five of our favorite web resources. They cover just about everything you’ll … Continue reading
June 8, 2014
by Maddie
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Once again, I LOVED URBAN GO TEAM!!! I had so much fun listening to speakers, exploring St. Louis, getting to meet new friends, making my own political ads, and really diving into the election process as a whole! I find … Continue reading
June 6, 2014
by Katherine
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Overall, I loved Urban GO team. If we had more time, I would like to hear from a campaign staff member and other “behind the scenes” workers. After this experience, I am considering going into a field that involves politics … Continue reading
June 6, 2014
by Bobbi
Comments Off on Political Ads, made by students
They have now been posted to YouTube. You can also watch them here. Everyone did a wonderful job of making creative and informative ads!
June 6, 2014
by Bobbi
Comments Off on Photos from Day 3
The photos from day 3 of Urban Go-Team are no where near as interesting as day 2, but here they all. It was a wonderful day and it looks like everyone had fun.
June 6, 2014
by Bobbi
Comments Off on Photos from Day 2
Here are some pics from Day 2 of urban Go-Team. Many thanks to our guest speakers Charlie Dooley, Reggie Finney, Tracy McCreery, Stacey Newman, and Linda Rallo.
June 6, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on [Video] So you want to be a Political Operative
A really realistic (if slightly snarky!) Xtranormal video of how get work in politics. Hint: It’s more about paying your dues than trying to copy-cat characters from the West Wing. What do you think about what the characters have to say?
June 6, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on That’s a Wrap! [End-of-the-Week Blogging Activity]
Hi Go-Team! Thank you for such a fantastic week. Now that you’ve had a couple of days to think over the experience, we’d love for you to share one last reflection on the experience. As always, feel free to write whatever you … Continue reading
June 4, 2014
by Kate
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I had another great day with Go-Team! We started off the morning with a really interesting and informative panel discussion with different levels of local politicians. They talked about mainly focused on campaigning during the talk but then afterwards they … Continue reading
June 4, 2014
by Abby
Comments Off on Day 2 Reflection: Abby
The discussion with our panelists today was enlightening. Their outlook as politicians, unhindered by the usual candidate-to-constituent relationship was uniquely valuable. This experience, great in its own right was enriched because the panelists didn’t see it as a campaign stop. … Continue reading