September 2009
1 post
Labor & paying it forward
The last few years I have stepped away from political work and organizing to focus on business. From Human Rights organizing to progressive electoral candidates, the campaign trail wore my health and my sanity thin. I came back to Arizona to launch a PR firm, and through this process reconnected to friends and mentors of the past. The last few month’s I have been working with Alfredo...
July 2009
1 post
Expectations & Reality v. 2010
I am a recovering political hack. That said, I really have no political need to worry about my opinions. It is pure freedom and feels great!
I am going to have fun this cycle discussing expectations and reality. From elected officials, legitimate candidates, dedicated activist, wactivists, and long run candidates alike.
The first one, since I already legitimately raised issue with his “mistake”...
May 2009
2 posts
Update on the below story
I have had a lot of feedback from the below post. From the AZ Republic to notable bloggers. It is my understanding that the woman in the photo was unaware that the candidate was linking to those photos. I have issues with this defense because if you post nude photos online, they will get out. You must know this.
I left the post up all day as an example of what NOT to do in regards to campaign...
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Gubernatorial candidate posts nude photos online
An Arizona Gubernatorial candidate for 2010 is the showcase of what NOT to do by posting nude photos of himself and a woman on the internet through Flickr, a social networking photo posting site.
Many know that I am a recovering political hack now a social web consultant. I am of the philosophy that being authentic and honest on the social web, meaning putting your real character out there and...