Join your peers at the National PAC Conference February 23-26 for strategy, advice and tactics for navigating the new obstacles before us. Register by 1/28 for early bird pricing!
The Public Affairs Council strongly condemns yesterday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Find the ideas, new trends and solutions that work all in one place at the virtual Advocacy Conference February 2-5.
Read the op-ed from Council President Doug Pinkham in Roll Call.
Experts Predict Policymaking Pivots Under Biden Administration
Will the new administration mean changes in the process of policymaking? We interviewed some of the sharpest minds in public affairs for their take on what’s ahead. Read on for their thoughts on working with lobbyists, changes to campaign finance, a return to normalcy and more.
Derision and division won’t stop with the beginning of a new presidency. Nathan Gonzales explores how we might get to a more unified and respectful Congress – and America.
What do you consider revolutionary? Helping to oust the incumbent president of your own party? We spoke with one of the Lincoln Project’s founders Mike Madrid about the tactics behind their bold campaign and what advocacy professionals can apply to their own work.
The Public Affairs Council strongly condemns yesterday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol.
With a new administration come new ethics rules and discussions of campaign finance reform. While the “No PAC Pledge” has gained popularity with some candidates, polling data show Americans view PACs as an acceptable way to fund elections. Council President Doug Pinkham explores how the pledge plays into election outcomes.
Governing and campaigning are not mutually exclusive. Nathan Gonzales dives into how legislating has become a part of campaign tactics and how some of the 2022 races have already started.
Major companies have helped push change on racial justice issues. Case in point, the Washington Football Team wouldn’t have changed its name without pressure from the business community. But how aware is the public of these efforts? Read on for where corporate activism might go from here.
An active Council member since the ’90s, Board Chair Peter Wilkinson is setting a plan of action for the year ahead. He’s also taking the helm as both the first Canadian and international chair, with a first priority on diversity, equity and inclusion.
