With narrow Republican majorities in the House and Senate, neither party can take any seats and races for granted anywhere in the country. Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales looks at trio of states, each packed full with consequential contests, that will go a long way in determining whether Democrats can claim new territory in Congress.

The digital, media and tech landscape is changing rapidly — and, with it, the roles of public affairs professionals. Learnings from the Digital Media & Advocacy Summit in June showed how advocacy and grassroots professionals can best leverage AI’s “helper” tools, what organizations need to do to protect their narratives, and how comms teams should be pivoting in response to media shifts.

The director of global advocacy with the Institute of Internal Auditors shares policy insights he learned attending the Brussels Forum and Study Tour in June, his excitement at being selected as a Foundation Fellow, the professional value of knowing five languages and the personal reason why he’s now learning a sixth.

In a time of intense political polarization, what can organizations do to increase their leverage without getting ensnared in distracting and destructive ideological disputes? Recent studies suggest two areas of involvement that offer opportunities for quiet and non-controversial engagement.

Professionals in public affairs are making career moves. Catch up on the latest updates and where they’re headed.

What better way to bring the 2025 Foundation Fellows together than bowling — an activity that perfectly blends equal parts camaraderie and embarrassment.