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August 20, 2018 PACs

Increasing numbers of candidates are refusing corporate PAC donations

Ever since Citizens United and its accompanying Supreme Court decisions transformed campaign spending in American elections, many candidates decided that they would be better off embracing it rather than be left behind in the fundraising arms race. “Until Republicans come to the table to discuss

May 10, 2018 Advocacy and Best Practices

6 Keys to Selecting Partners for Advocacy Work

In a crowded policy environment it’s critical to align yourself with strong allies to bolster your efforts. But how do you ensure you are engaging with the best strategic partners for your cause? Do you pick partners who are similar to you? Or do you

Takeaways from PA-18 special election on fundraising & strategy

In November, voters from southwest Pennsylvania will vote for a congressional candidate for the second time this year. Instead of a Republican incumbent, which they’ve had for the past 15 years, the incumbent will be Democrat Conor Lamb. He recently beat Republican Rick Saccone in

March 1, 2018 Advocacy and Best Practices / Elections / On the Issues / Technology and Cybersecurity

We’re Woefully Unprepared to Deal with Campaign Finance in the Digital Age

Campaign finance has received more than its usual attention recently with the revelation that the Russian government spent at least $100,000 on political Facebook ads surrounding the 2016 election. This episode highlights just how unprepared we are to regulate campaign finance in the digital age.

January 25, 2018 Advocacy and Best Practices

The Trump Toolbox

If you’re on your company’s government affairs team, you probably spend a lot of time explaining the ins and outs of government to your colleagues. Oftentimes, that involves making PowerPoint slides. At National Journal, we launched our Presentation Center to alleviate that hassle. Our team