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How Grassroots Has Evolved in COVID-19
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 policymakers are as engaged as ever in problem-solving, so it is no surprise that the most effective way to advance a policy objective revolves around local news, digital momentum, and constituent correspondence. The Shift Towards Local News Since the public health crisis began, Americans are increasingly…
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Congress is Listening to Those Breaking Through
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 would regularly host in-person townhalls, site visits, coffee hours, and other similar events to hear from their constituents. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of Congress…
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Drive Time to Screen Time: COVID-19’s Effect on Americans’ Media Consumption
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 changed Americans’ habits and increased virtual connectivity in new ways, it has also altered how we consume…
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Communications in the Time of COVID-19: Transparency and Community Relief
Contributions to this blog were made by Jeff Sadosky, Lauren Crawford Shaver, Sabrina Siddiqui, Jeanne Moran, Kate Jahries, Erin Van Gessel, and Elizabeth Kapolka Today, the U.S. Department of Labor estimated the U.S. unemployment rate will hit 18 percent by the end of the third quarter and just yesterday, it was announced GDP has dropped 4.8…
