“What does this mean for me?” That is the lens constituents use to ask questions about new policy, legislation, or regulations coming out of city and county governments, state capitols, and Washington, D.C. Now more than ever it is imperative laws, rules, and...
In the January federal runoff election in Georgia, voter turnout skyrocketed. While 57 percent of Georgia’s 2008 general election voters turned out for that year’s election runoffs, 91 percent of Georgia’s 2020 general election voters turned out for the most recent...
During COVID-19, Americans have changed their news habits and members of Congress and other elected officials have changed how they communicate with constituents. As a result, the execution of grassroots and advocacy efforts has also shifted. The public and...
In-person meetings on Capitol Hill used to be the norm. Members of Congress and their staff would spend much of their days meeting with constituents, lobbyists, and other concerned citizens. When back in their districts, members...
American habits and values have shifted greatly since stay-at-home and shutdown orders began in March, with major implications for organizations trying to raise awareness and drive public conversation about their issues. While it’s clear the novel coronavirus has...
