Whether someone has a college degree is increasingly an indicator of how they are going to vote, and Trump’s margin among voters without a college degree has been critical to his electoral success. Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales examines the growing education gap.

From data-driven tactics for growing peer-to-peer fundraising to smart strategies for getting leadership buy-in, the 2025 Outstanding PAC Award winners found creative ways to make an impact. Read their stories.

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s managing director of advocacy and political affairs discusses how organizations can thrive at a time when trust in institutions continues to decline, the value of peer communities, and the power of a “felfie” within his organization’s advocate community.

A trade war is looming, and new research by Morning Consult shows that more Americans than not oppose tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico. So how are companies expressing their concerns while remaining optimistic? Read on for more about the delicate dance between industry and the new administration.

Your public affairs peers are taking new roles at organizations that include the National Association of Broadcasters, American Beverage Association, Chevron Corporation and more. Stay up-to-date on the latest moves in your industry.

Here’s a snap of Council staff attending the 2025 Salute to Association Excellence Awards last week, where we took home two Trendy Awards for this very newsletter (Gold) and for our tribute campaign for former Public Affairs Council President Doug Pinkham (Silver).