Videos

Members of a bipartisan panel spoke about changes in the presidential nominating process. Among the topics the participants discussed were the creation of a better process; ending of frontlo…

The Center for American Progress and American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies hosted a one day symposium on “Checks and Balances, Perspectives on American Demo…

The Center for American Progress and American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies hosted a one day symposium on “Checks and Balances, Perspectives on American Demo…

Mr. Brain talked about the role of lobbyists on Capitol Hill and the process of shaping legislation. He also answered questions from students in the class.

Mr. Caroline talked about grassroots lobbying, focusing on how the National Rifle Association recruits, mobilizes, trains, educates, and empowers members for involvement in legislative and p…

George Washington University Psychology Professor Ted Sturman talked to students about psychological aspects of issue advocacy and political lobbying efforts. Among the issues he addressed w…

Mr. Loge spoke to students about developing campaign strategies and coordinating efforts of non-profit coalitions for issue advocacy. Among the issues he addressed were developing messages, …

President of Spitfire Strategies, Kristen Wolf, spoke to students of American University’s Public Affairs & Advocacy Institute. She talked about the role of lobbyists, creating and dissemina…

Matthew Hamill spoke to American University students about lobbying for an association, including using coalitions and combining groups to increase the number of lobbyists. Topics included c…