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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Following State Fair Accident, Amusement Associations Talk Safety
Following a fatal accident on a fair ride in Ohio, amusement industry associations are working with operators, manufacturers,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Analysis: Lobbying Spend Increases in First Half of 2017, but Lobbyist Numbers Drop
A new analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics and The Hill found that lobbying spending was at…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Journalism Groups Join Forces to Highlight Press Freedom Issues
The newly launched U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, backed by two dozen media organizations, plans to draw attention to…
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Australian Film and Television Group Hopes to Boost Industry Diversity, Both On-Screen and Off
Australia's new Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network, which has supporters from associations, studios, networks, and even the federal…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Agents Study Breaks Down What Travelers Are Thinking These Days
A new report from the American Society of Travel Agents highlights travelers’ feelings on a variety of issues—from…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nyle DiMarco: Embrace Your Identity
Reality show winner Nyle DiMarco discusses finding strength in your weaknesses.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Agenda: Travel Update
Security changes, including the travel ban, pose challenges for business travelers and association meetings.
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Window-Washing Group Offers New Safety Guide for High-Flying Members
The International Window Cleaning Association, which has a longstanding regulatory relationship with OSHA, now has a new field…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Healthcare, LGBT Military Groups Speak Out Against Transgender Ban
President Trump's announcement via Twitter of a ban on transgender people serving in the military generated a flurry…
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Report: Since Citizens United, Associations Staying on Campaign Spending Sidelines
An analysis of campaign spending in the wake of the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Supreme…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NAACP Charts New Direction With National Listening Tour
The NAACP embarks on a listening tour to meet with local leaders and better plan its future in…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Former Senators to Lead New Agricultural Advocacy Group
Farmers for Free Trade, a new 501(c)(4) advocacy group, hopes to make the trade argument from an agricultural…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cuba Tourism Operators Band Together as U.S. Travel Restrictions Return
As confusion about travel to the Communist country increases with the rollback of Obama-era changes, American Tour Operators…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Partnership Looks to Increase Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
The International Association of Fire Chiefs and the PulsePoint Foundation join forces to highlight a mobile app that…
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How Associations Are Changing Up School Sunscreen Rules
Sunscreen has long been banned by many schools because of its treatment as an over-the-counter drug, but state…
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Safety for Sarah: Nonprofit Born from Camera Assistant’s Death
The 2014 death of a crew member on a film set halted production and launched a safety movement.…
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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session
A group of local visitor bureaus, businesses, lawmakers, and associations spoke out against the proposed Texas “bathroom bill”…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Neurologist Shortages Widespread in U.S., Alzheimer’s Association Warns
According to new research released at an association event, neurological care is struggling to keep up with the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Ask the CEO: New Jersey State Nurses Association
Evans: What is the biggest challenge in nursing in the next five years, and how is NJSNA working…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Associations Should Be Sustainability Leaders
Companies like Unilever, with the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, and Nike, with the Sustainable Innovation Imperative, have long…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Fraternity Groups Put Full Support Behind Anti-Hazing Legislation
The REACH Act, which would increase reporting requirements after hazing incidents in hopes of preventing tragedies, has received…
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Why the Newspaper Industry Wants an Antitrust Safe Harbor
The News Media Alliance, a group representing thousands of newspapers throughout the United States, is working to make…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: A “Day of Action” on Net Neutrality
Major internet companies and the Internet Association put their weight behind a day of net neutrality advocacy this…
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Groups Praise, Question Financial Watchdog’s Mandatory Arbitration Ban
The decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to allow lawsuits against financial institutions, rather than mandatory arbitration,…
