Tips for Activists
A slightly out-of-date (see the references to faxes) checklist for action
Finishing the list
- Never assume that reporters will have the same understanding of "off the record" or "background" as you do. Unless you have years of experience, just take it for granted that every single thing you say to the reporter (including "casual" conversation) is on the record.
- Wherever possible, do favors for reporters.
- When doing opposition research, make sure that there is primary-source documentation for everything. Double-check and triple-check.
- Do self-research and vulnerability studies.
- Proofread all written material that you put online or send to the press. Errors will count against you.
- Never post anything (text, video, photo) that you would hesitate to defend in the future.
- Never post anything while drinking.
- It is okay to spin, but never lie.
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