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Nathan Gonzales examines the lack of empathy at the heart of the partisan divide and why we need to stop thinking of rural America as the “real America.”
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Legislative victories are hard to come by in such a polarized political environment. That’s why trade associations are one of the few places where the art of compromise is still…
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The value of belonging to an organization that can speak for your profession or industry lies in their ability to find common ground among a disparate membership. Learn how you…
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The Foundation for Public Affairs Executive Director Amy Meli looks at how the SCOTUS ruling striking down affirmative action from the college admissions process could impact future leadership pipelines in…
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From working for three U.S. presidents to his current role as Global Head of Government Affairs for SAP, Peter Selfridge has tremendous depth of knowledge in politics and public affairs.…
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There are show horses and work horses in Congress, and guess what? Voters prefer the show horses. A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences delves into why grandstanding…
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Public affairs professionals are on the move. With new roles at the American Society for Microbiology, PhRMA, Alaska Airlines and Princeton University, among others, see what your peers are up…
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It’s harder and harder to figure out who is going to emerge from the DeSantis-Disney struggle looking better than before this quarrel started or how, if ever, it will end.…
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Republicans and Democrats seem determined to “gift” the presidential race to each other. From scrutiny about Biden’s faculties to Trump’s legal issues and poor track record with independents, Nathan Gonzales…
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For some companies, having their political activity evaluated by the CPA-Zicklin Index can be intimidating; for others, it’s exhilarating. But as the number of companies being rated continues to expand,…
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PepsiCo’s director of government affairs and corporate citizenship discusses her career trajectory and why PepsiCo considers itself “a playground for curious people.” Plus, Lustig shares insights into her time studying…
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PAC contributions have a broader impact than you might think. Researchers at the University of Maryland studied the effects of PAC donations and what members say on the floor of…
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Public affairs professionals are on the move. With new roles at BP, Discover Financial Services, Metlife and American Property Casualty Insurance Association, to name a few, see what your peers…
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Named for Mack Hogans, the Council’s first Black board chair, the Hogans Fellowship is designed to support emerging professionals from diverse backgrounds as they prepare for leadership tracks, with a…
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From tackling polarization to figuring out how to leverage AI in smart ways to fostering a more diverse field, here’s what the 2023 Hogans Fellows have to say about the…
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Is ChatGPT an innovation you need to jump on immediately? A recipe for disaster? A tangle of future regulations? Or some combination of all these things? Read on for how…
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The media plays an important accountability role in our politics, but how do we restore the trust between the press and average citizens? Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales offers some observations…
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The new vice president of government relations at KORE Power discusses the enthusiasm of people working in the clean energy industry, the satisfaction she gets from her moonlighting gig as…
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In our new column on trends you can put to use in your own public affairs work, we look at why you shouldn’t be disappointed when a legislative member passes…
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Public affairs professionals are taking new jobs at Uber, TikTok, the American Osteopathic Association, and Total Wine to name but a few. Get the scoop on who is on the…
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There are a lot of unknowns looking ahead to the 2024 elections, but one thing we do know is where the key fights will take place. Read on for Nathan…
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As high-level opinion journalists move from established newspapers and magazines, it begs the question – where are we to go to find smart commentary? Discover why Substack, and its recently…
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As remote work continues, PAC professionals are facing a “new and challenging environment.” Dive into case studies where PAC practitioners share how they instill a sense of community whether they’re…
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Cox Communications’ market vice president discusses what she’s learned from her new position in internal communications and how it can help government affairs professionals. Chiazor also shares her takeaways from…
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Recent surveys from Gallup tell us that executives and employees don’t tend to view their organization’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) efforts the same. Learn more about the divisions…
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Editors are inundated with opinion pieces and space considerations prevent them from publishing most submissions, even ones they like. Avoid the overstated and non-specific what-to-do’s found in most guidance on getting an…
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Learn how the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association leveraged rebranding and restructuring to significantly increase its PAC contributions, and how The Home Depot’s “Aprons on the Hill” campaign increased…
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Council Senior Director Amy Meli analyzes new findings on Fortune 500 company PAC contributions to House Republicans in the 2022 election cycle and how reps who voted to decertify the…
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At the National PAC Conference, Nathan Gonzales answered pressing election questions from attendees. Watch for his insights on what’s coming in 2023 and beyond. And be sure to check out…
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Edison International’s director of public affairs shares advice for leaders in challenging times and how his team was able to achieve impressive PAC revenue growth. Plus, read his reflections from…
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In this case study of Diageo’s “Society 2030: Spirit of Progress” plan, learn how the company homed in on the social sustainability portion of the plan to build human and…
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The English – and American English – language is livelier than ever. New words, taken from the way we talk, are regularly coming into use. Read on for the benefits…
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Learn more about the innovative campaigns from the winners of the Outstanding PAC Awards in the association and corporate categories.
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This year’s Innovation Award winners put a “human face on the issues they are addressing … personalizing them in unforgettable ways.” Learn more about the winning campaigns from AAA –…
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Read about the exceptional campaigns of this year's winners in the Lobbying, Grassroots and Communications categories.
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Attendees of The Advocacy Conference in Fort Lauderdale had some burning questions for Nathan Gonzales about upcoming elections. Watch now to find out what they had to say.
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João Sousa, managing director of the Council’s European Office, dives into why public affairs professionals are well placed to engage on social issues and play a stronger role in helping…
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Companies thinking of scaling back on their DEI initiatives because of concerns about an economic downturn should think again. Read the reasons why now is the time to stick to…
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Did you know that standup comedians are among the best editors? They have to be stingy with their words if they want to hit comedy gold. Read how one of…
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Public affairs professionals are having a moment. Council Chair Mary Moore Hamrick looks back at a year when members made their mark in tumultuous business and political environments and looks…
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If you thought we would get a break from election activity and news, think again. Nathan Gonzales explains why there will be plenty of action in 2023.
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Government relations teams play an important role in their organization’s branding. State and local officials are making decisions that affect your organization, but are they aware of the contributions your…
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