How August Recess Actually Works: Tips From a Former Senate Staffer
- 17 hours ago
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August recess might look like downtime from the outside, but for anyone doing advocacy, it’s one of the most important windows of the year.
In this post, I break down how August recess actually works, what’s happening behind the scenes with lawmakers and staff, and why waiting until July to start outreach is usually too late.
I also share practical ways organizations can use this time more strategically, from building relationships with staff to activating local voices in a way that reinforces your message.
If you’re planning to engage lawmakers this summer, this will help you approach it with a clearer strategy and better expectations.
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If this is hitting close to home, it’s because I see this pattern constantly. Organizations are putting messages out into the world, but the underlying strategy and structure to support those messages isn’t fully there. That disconnect is where the real work needs to happen, and it’s the space I help organizations navigate.
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