From the Tea Party, to Occupy Wall Street, to the growing number of organizations like Votizen and Americans Elect, non-partisans all over the United States are having an impact on local, state, and national politics. Organizations also play a critical role in highlighting public issues and providing the political will for policy solutions. In the United States organizations come in varying types and sizes, but they are undeniably the driving force behind many political outcomes.
Big Alcohol lobbying in California made an impact during the 2011-2012 legislative session. Alcohol Justice, a self proclaimed industry watchdog, released a report of Big Alcohol’s efforts in Sacramento.
In recent years, the tea party has felt it necessary to provide a separate response to the president’s State of the Union address from the traditional Republican response. This year, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) was selected by the Tea Party Express…
Following news that the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness was disbanded last week, unemployment remains at 7.8 percent.
The internet hacking group known as “Anonymous” hacked the U.S. Sentencing Commission website on February 1. This attack, according to a message left on the site…
People have known for decades about the health risks associated with being overweight, which contributes to everything from diabetes to heart disease to joint problems. Being overweight or obese is.
Public Policy Polling published the results of its 4th Annual TV News Trust Poll on Wednesday after surveying 800 voters regarding their trust of various leading television news networks. The.
Tired of partisan bickering? Yesterday marked the first day of Looking@Democracy’s digital media challenge aimed at strengthening American democracy.
