Impact - July/August

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Star Wars, Rothenberg and the Fight for Voters’ Attention

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What do Jedis have to do with politics? Focus determines reality. Nathan Gonzales breaks down why it’s true in Star Wars and elections.

States and Localities Seize Regulatory Initiative

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Differing party views. Overlapping authority. Learn more about regulatory complexities in the states and how organizations are responding.

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BREAK TIME With … Cait DeBaun

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It’s a busy time if you work in sports betting policy. We chatted with the American Gaming Association’s vice president of strategic communications and responsibility about how the industry has evolved. She also shares how you know when you’re an official Washingtonian.

Toward Equity: DEI Officers Redefine Purpose-Driven Organizations

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Council DEI expert Erica Harris highlights how leaders in the space are driving change — both within companies and for the profession.

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Takeaways

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What’s our suggested reading this month? A look at the pushback on corporate activism, how political giving is resuming with new considerations and why the world may actually be improving.

The Write Stuff: Rooty, Toot, Toot!

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This month’s writing advice gets to the bottom of cause and effect. And the Annoying Word of the Month is downright folksy.

Impact – July/August