Advice Quote by Chellie Pingree
“Certainly, my advice is that communicating, lobbying, fundraising and engaging the public in policy and politics is far more exciting and inexpensive via the Internet. Old guard organizations like Common Cause had to evolve to embrace this new environment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political fundraising conference, 2010s on digital activism
Using the Internet makes political communication, lobbying, fundraising, and public engagement more exciting and cheaper than traditional methods.
In simple terms: The Internet cheapens and energizes political work.
Key Takeaway
Leverage online tools for political impact.
Themes
politics
technology
activism
communication
fundraising
Mood
optimistic
critical
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- campaigns
- nonprofit outreach
- online petitions
- social media strategy
Key Concepts
digital media
grassroots mobilization
network effects
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we include offline participants?
- What are the risks of online political manipulation?
A Different Perspective
Digital methods can exclude those without internet access, creating inequity.
