Broussard Williams has a passion for inspiring others to be change makers. Both in her role as senior manager of public policy for Amazon and in her book Find Your Fire, she is working to better communities and turn moments into movements.
What do companies like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry’s have in common? They’re part of a growing movement of companies with a mission that goes beyond making a profit for shareholders. Author Christopher Marquis explains the evolution of B Corp, the issues it supports and the potential for backlash.
With a new administration come new ethics rules and discussions of campaign finance reform. While the “No PAC Pledge” has gained popularity with some candidates, polling data show Americans view PACs as an acceptable way to fund elections. Council President Doug Pinkham explores how the pledge plays into election outcomes.
Governing and campaigning are not mutually exclusive. Nathan Gonzales dives into how legislating has become a part of campaign tactics and how some of the 2022 races have already started.
Newly elected to the California State Assembly, Calderon discusses the unlikely roots of her interest in public affairs and the importance of negotiation and compromise. She also shares why being a National PAC Conference alum has been an invaluable experience.
While we might not be gathering in person this year, researchers are finding encouraging news about battling ideologies at your holiday dinner table. Find out why the Culture War might not be as toxic as you think.
An active Council member since the ’90s, Board Chair Peter Wilkinson is setting a plan of action for the year ahead. He’s also taking the helm as both the first Canadian and international chair, with a first priority on diversity, equity and inclusion.
After each presidential election we ask the winning candidate to bring the country together. Nathan Gonzales explores why unifying the nation is going to be no easy task.
