On September 24, Calvert Street and Sustainable Power Group (sPower) were awarded the 2019 Cleanie Award for Best Public Affairs Campaign, an honor of excellence for those in the cleantech and renewable energy industry.

Moral psychologist Jonathan Haidt is used to diving into complex, controversial subjects. One of the founders of moral foundation theory, Haidt has published several best-selling analyses of the conflicting world views of liberals and conservatives. 

This summer we had an incredible class of 11 interns that jumped right into the Calvert Street team and got straight to work, running campaigns and organizing local residents. Each was a valuable asset to our work this season, and we are proud of everything they learned and accomplished.

In the last five years, the number of Americans who describe themselves as “alarmed” (vs. “concerned” or “cautious”) over the challenges posed by our changing climate has doubled. So says a survey released by Yale University and George Mason University…

Although it can be tedious, phone banking is one of the most efficient ways to share your platform. Phone banking provides potential supporters with a personal touchpoint, giving them a voice to associate with the cause. In addition, phone banking allows for constituents to ask specific questions and concerns, helping voters to feel heard and appreciated.

Although canvassing may feel outdated with the rise of social media, it is still one of the most valuable campaign tools. Canvassing gives your campaign a human face and allows people to personally interact with your message, increasing your campaign’s presence and prominence.

Hi, my name is Christie, and I’m a junior at Vanderbilt University double majoring in Human & Organizational Development (HOD) and American Studies. I’m originally from New Jersey but have made Nashville my home during my three years at Vandy. This semester, I am interning at the Calvert Street Group for my program capstone. Here’s a look at my day yesterday…