Why didn’t the “red wave” so many experts predicted materialize in the 2022 midterms? With an unpopular Democratic president in office and economic pessimism weighing on voters, Republican success seemed likely. Nathan Gonzales explains what turned independents off in 2022 and why we need to keep an eye on this voting bloc in 2024.
The midterms left us with slim margins and the prospect of even more gridlock at the federal level. Discover why those looking to move the needle in either direction have shifted focus to the states and localities, as well as a breakdown of the challenges they’ll face.
Stakeholder Management for 2023
Hit the ground running and get to know the new Congress and state lawmakers
With a master’s in divinity as well as both a J.D. and a master’s in law, Kendra Brown brings a varied knowledge base to her work as Mastercard’s vice president of public policy, U.S. federal affairs. Read on for how she is taking meaningful steps in the DEI landscape.
The results of the Foundation for Public Affairs’ 2022 Social Impact Report: Trends in DEI, Corporate Engagement and ESG reveal that while a lack of diversity is still a major concern for the profession, progress is slowly being made in DEI strategic planning and partnering. Read the full findings, including new data on ESG strategies and social corporate engagement.
We’ve all been told that stories need a beginning, a middle and an end, but that advice can leave a lot of holes. Learn about a “story hack” inspired by the creators of South Park that applies a more helpful framework for your comms work.
The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. See this month’s featured listings.