The NRA-led gun lobby is not as all-powerful as it is very often given credit for in the media
Political Lobbying articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political lobbying is a legal practice of petitioning the government enshrined in the Constitution but has been supersized in the modern era by well-financed lobbies having outsized impact on government decision making. Efforts to highlight and correct the oversized impact that the powerful few have over government will be highlighted in this section. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Towards A Transformative Electoral Strategy
The inside/outside strategy, first and foremost, requires a shift in outlook and consciousness. The lesser of two evils, non-voters and protest voters need to start acting like we are all part of a movement.
The Spike in Expectations For Presidential Campaign Donors
High-level Presidential campaign donors are expected to give more cash than ever before in history
Transformative Movement Culture and Inside/Outside Strategy
The search for the “right line” or debates about the “agent of history” continues to shape the inner life of radical movements and consumes tremendous energies better spent organizing.
The Alberta Oil Industry’s Unparalleled Political Might
Politicians in the energy rich Canadian province must pay heed to powerful Alberta oil industry
Strategic Choreography and the Inside/Outside Strategy (IOS)
The power of coalitions flows from the age-old political logic that rulers must divide to conquer and that we must unite and coordinate our fragmented and scattered forces to win.
Taking a Look at the Big Soda Lobbying Machine
An industry built on selling high fructose corn syrup in midst of massive pro-soda lobbying effort
NBA’s Bucks Massive Spending on Stadium Lobbying
Just what did the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks get in return for their huge stadium lobbying campaign?
Watching the Battle of Iran Nuclear Lobbyists in Congress
Foreign policy meets Citizens United as nuclear lobbyists press both sides of Iran deal controversy
Insurance Lobby Throwing Weight Around in Democratic Party
Hillary Clinton and Democrats find more friendly insurance lobby following Obamacare’s passage