by Catherine Alonzo | Jan 7, 2021 | Community, Politics, What's New
How can we stay focused on change when the roadblocks feel insurmountable? A devastating attack on democracy At Javelina, our purpose is to advance equality and human dignity through social, political, and economic change. These were carefully chosen words, and they... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Nov 12, 2020 | Politics, What's New
Three commitments for making change in a deeply divided nation The long and emotionally draining 2020 election season ended with a characteristically long and emotionally draining week-long anticipation of the final results. While Biden declared victory, it is clear... 
by Javi Javelina | Oct 29, 2020 | Politics
There’s a LOT going on this Election Day. Trump vs. Biden may be everyone’s number one race to watch with a bucket of popcorn, but there’s also the little question of which party controls the US Senate for the next two years. Two of the most consequential... 
by Jake Kless | Oct 15, 2020 | Politics
A 5-minute primer on the state of Colorado’s elections There is a lot going on in the world. Our poor brains are undergoing a daily siege of rapid-fire news updates and notifications, much of it acutely tiring. For example, you may have heard there’s an election... 
by David Waid | Oct 1, 2020 | Politics
A 5-minute primer on the state of Arizona’s election There is a lot going on in the world. Our poor brains are undergoing a daily siege of rapid-fire news updates and notifications, much of it acutely tiring. For example, you may have heard there’s an election coming... 
by Jake Kless | Aug 6, 2020 | Politics
It’s August – marking about five months that the United States has been trudging through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here at Javelina, we’ve written about leading a team during challenging times, reframing the importance of your work, and effectively... 
by Laurielle Schwab | Jul 9, 2020 | Marketing & Branding, Politics
What 2020 campaign style can tell us about the modern look of making change. We’ve written about political campaigns and their design sensibilities before: Read David Waid’s “A Journey Through Presidential Branding” here. Twelve years ago marked a pivotal shift... 
by David Waid | Jun 26, 2020 | Politics
How this traditional campaign tactic can serve you in the modern age In the age of digital advertising, direct mail remains an incredibly effective method for reaching voters. It is still the most effective way to send a targeted message directly to a specific voter... 
by Javelina | Jun 11, 2020 | Politics
Lessons learned from Tucson’s historic mayoral primary race In the last few years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in political campaigns – candidates and their policy priorities are diversifying, as are the tactics being employed in races across the nation. In... 
by Javelina | Apr 15, 2020 | Marketing & Branding, Politics
So… you’re running for office during a worldwide pandemic. As if campaigning isn’t tough enough, now many of the tried-and-true foundations of campaigning are on hold for the foreseeable future. Luckily, Javelina has your back. While the COVID-19 pandemic has...