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Advocacy
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Groups’ Public Housing Campaign Aims to Move Beyond the Stereotypes
The nonprofit campaign ReThink: Why Housing Matters doesn’t shy away from the negative stereotypes around public housing—but it…
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Nonprofits Join Microsoft in New Rural Broadband Coalition
Microsoft and an array of nonprofits are launching a new advocacy group focused on improving access to broadband…
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Groups Gear Up for Legal Battles After Net Neutrality Repeal
The controversial rollback of the FCC’s existing open internet rules, which has faced heavy criticism from states, advocacy…
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The Modern Lobbyist’s Must-Have Skill Set
If you spend a significant amount of time as an advocacy professional, you will need to get comfortable…
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Groups Speak Out Against Human Rights Violations in Myanmar
Industry groups and nonprofits focused on the garment and textile sectors are speaking out against the country’s treatment…
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Petroleum Group Takes on Methane Emissions With Voluntary Program
Dozens of major oil producers and American Petroleum Institute members announced that they would follow a voluntary standard…
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Associations Monitoring Tax Reform Impact
Having ushered through a budget that provides a historic opportunity to overhaul the tax code, congressional Republicans are…
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Time to Move? One Association Learned a Few Lessons
The American Tinnitus Association is now in the DC area after decades in Oregon. A move can go…
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Editor’s Note: Stress Relief
2017 has been a stressful year, but the world of associations has plenty to appreciate as the year…
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Association Agenda: Collateral Damage on Tax Reform
Hunt for tax-cut offsets could cost associations with the tax reform legislative efforts.
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The Associations That Helped Make Bitcoin Valuable
As the popular cryptocurrency variant nears $10,000 for the first time, a quick look at the associations and…
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Could Electric Bikes Make the World Go Round? These Groups Think So
The electric bike, which uses battery power to help put a little power behind the pedal, has become…
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As 2020 Census Creeps Up, Nonprofits and Associations Ready Strategies
With funding expected to be an issue with the next U.S. Census and the process expected to move…
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Association Advocacy, Without the Jargon
Congressional staff know a little bit about a lot of things, but when association advocates jump straight into…
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AMA Takes Stance Against Immigration Officials in Medical Facilities
The American Medical Association’s formal position comes in direct response to a case in which a 10-year-old girl…
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Working With State Organizations to Meet State Advocacy Goals
For government relations professionals at associations, navigating the legislative landscape in all 50 states is a constant challenge.…
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Tapping Into Member Collaboration in Times of Uncertainty
As an association executive in the healthcare industry, I have witnessed members deal with significant challenges over the…
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Alliance Celebrates Afterschool Programs With 8,000 Events Nationwide
The Afterschool Alliance hosted the Lights On Afterschool rally at thousands of locations across the country to raise…
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Home Builders Construct Fresh Opposition to Tax Reform Bill
The National Association of Home Builders has come out against GOP efforts at tax reform after leaders refused…
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Broadcasters to Apple: FM Radio Is the iPhone’s Missing Feature
The National Association of Broadcasters is calling on Apple to take steps to add FM radio functionality to…
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Library Association Launches Policy Corps to Help Advance Industry Interests
With an aim to equip individuals with the expertise they need to effectively advance the interests of the…
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Group Prioritizes Resources, Safety for Farmworkers Affected By Wildfires
United Farm Workers of America is connecting farmworkers who have lost their homes and jobs with resources that…
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Business, Agriculture Associations Warn Against Leaving NAFTA
Agricultural concerns have become a key part of the debate on the North American Free Trade Agreement, which…
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Association for Corporate Growth: Database Advocacy
The Association for Corporate Growth's new database, GrowthEconomy.org, takes the jargon out of advocacy.
