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Advocacy
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National Cannabis Industry Association: “Tax Us, But Tax Us Fairly.”
Backed by the National Cannabis Industry Association, lawmakers in states with legal marijuana businesses advocated for fairer tax…
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Flight Attendants vs. Knives: Anatomy of a Regulatory Win
After months of negative feedback from associations and airline-industry unions, the Transportation Security Administration announced it was moving…
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Montana School Boards Association: Finding Common Ground
How an association coalition, led by the Montana School Boards Association, broke gridlock.
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Boycott Against Facebook: Advocacy Lessons You Can Learn
After a boycott against Facebook by women’s groups picked up steam, Facebook responded with a full action plan…
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American Institute of Architects Launch Mayoral Platform in NYC
With Michael Bloomberg finishing up his third term as New York City mayor, the American Institute of Architects…
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Could a U.S. Science Laureate Advance the Sciences?
New bipartisan legislation, supported by two scientific associations, would create an official science laureate of the United States.
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Michigan Education Association Defends Laid-Off Teachers
After a financially strapped school district announced it didn't have the money to pay its teachers—and laid them…
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Share Our Strength Joins Association to Combat Child Hunger
The National Head Start Association and Share Our Strength are providing 10,000 families with grocery store tours and…
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Air Force Association Flies Solo on Pay-Raise Cap
Why one military association is supporting the Obama administration’s proposed cap on 2014 pay raises for active-duty service…
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Specialty Wine Retailers Association Expands Amid Industry Changes
In an effort to keep pace with changing technology and business advancements, the Specialty Wine Retailers Association is…
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Domain Name Association One Step Closer to Reality
A new association for domain registries, registrars, resellers, back-end providers, and individual consultants now has a name and…
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Associated Builders and Contractors’ Advocacy App Is a Game-Changer
By taking their advocacy efforts mobile, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., energized participation in the organization’s grassroots work…
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FWD.us: Mark Zuckerberg Launches Lobby Focused on Immigration
The Facebook founder’s new FWD.us lobby, a bipartisan advocacy group pressing political issues to keep the U.S. workforce…
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National College Players Association Speaks Out on Rutgers Scandal
After video surfaced of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice physically and verbally abusing his players during a recent…
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Charitable Giving Coalition Launches Advocacy Hub Online
With a new website, a coalition of nonprofits is looking to educate, inform, and engage the public, the…
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Food Truck Association Battles DC Mobile Vending Rules
Proposed regulations in Washington, DC, would severely limit where the city’s food trucks can operate, according to the…
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Hispanic Coalition Launches Campaign to Support Immigration Reform
An effort to mobilize Latino communities to push for comprehensive immigration reform will include 60 town hall meetings…
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Matt Damon Proves Humor Can Be a Useful Engagement Tool
In a new Water.org campaign video, Matt Damon makes light of himself in hopes of drawing attention to…
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Women’s History Month: A Homage to Businesswomen in History
In honor of Women’s History Month, we bring you this story of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Auxiliary and its…
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American Academy of Pediatrics Declares Support for Gay Marriage
The group cited the well-being of children as a key factor behind its decision to support the social…
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One Trade Group’s Push for Uniform GMO Labeling
With the issue starting to take hold in the public eye, the Natural Products Association says that action…
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American Associations Day: Associations Converge on the Hill
Face-to-face meetings with members of Congress give association executives the chance to have their message heard loud and…
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Associations Form American Language Enterprise Advocacy Group
With the backing of two major language-industry associations, the American Language Enterprise Advocacy hopes to give the industry…
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One Financial Aid Association’s Big Day on the Hill
When a House committee tackled one of the biggest issues facing many graduates—the rise of student loan debt—the…
