Honesty in Election Campaign Disclosures Act: It is essential for voters to be able to easily distinguish between paid election campaign communications from candidates and those from PACs or independent expenditure efforts. The Honesty in Election Campaign Disclosures Act specifies that authority lines on campaign ads must make it clear who really has authorized those communications.
To persuade, always begin in agreement: Start every argument from a point of agreement, then build a bridge from their preconceptions to your solutions. Finding a point of agreement is not so difficult. Acknowledge the problem or a policy ideal from your audience’s point of view. For much more, see the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
The No Jargon Podcast: This biweekly podcast from the Scholars Strategy Network presents interviews with top researchers on the politics, policy problems, and social issues facing the nation.
Cities, towns nationwide revive teen curfews amid summer crowds: Responding to so-called “teen takeovers,” many cities and towns have enacted curfews. However, research finds little evidence that curfews reduce crime. Other municipalities have expanded late-night programming for teens instead, reports Stateline.
Seventeen states and localities just increased their minimum wage: Raising the minimum wage is one of the most popular measures and one that’s easily understood by average Americans. The Economic Policy Institute offers myths vs. facts on the subject.
Voicing Our Values—A message guide for policymakers: The 2026 edition of our message guide can now be downloaded as a PDF from our website for free or purchased as a paperback or an ebook from Amazon. You need this book!