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One area which I plan to discuss in my PS pertains to the experience I gained in working with various campaigns for a major political party. The PS will not have a general political tone, but one nevertheless runs the risk of alienating some people just by identifying with a party. Should I proceed or reconsider?

aaramil wrote:One area which I plan to discuss in my PS pertains to the experience I gained in working with various campaigns for a major political party. The PS will not have a general political tone, but one nevertheless runs the risk of alienating some people just by identifying with a party. Should I proceed or reconsider?

If you focus on the experience and not the ideologies of the particular party, I don't see this as a terrible decision. Write it up and PM it to me and I will be glad to help you. My PS was also about working on a political campaign, and it didn't hurt my cycle.

A number of my students have talked about their experience within campaigns and it's perfectly fine. Just don't treat your PS as a soapbox or try to recruit. Stating your experiences in plain terms is fine, talking in depth about your opinion on reproductive rights is not.

The post above, by the advancededit, offers excellent advice, in my opinion.