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The 2024 #ArizonaVotersAgenda found 86 percent of Arizona voters are concerned about the divisiveness and partisanship in current politics. Yet they agree on key issues and appear energized and motivated. Let’s work together, across the aisle, for a better Arizona. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZnviWR

Last month, a few from our team attended the University of Southern California’s Warschaw Conference on Practical Politics, learning about this year’s primaries, the dynamics of the November showdown, misinformation, and political reform. In her recent blog post, Karla Aparicio shares her insights and reflections on our public affairs work during this Election Year.   Read the whole story here: https://lnkd.in/guK6Ept9

A recent Public Policy Institute of California poll shows that most Californians feel the state is influenced by special interest groups, with only half approving of Governor Gavin Newsom's performance and many anticipating tough economic conditions ahead. Read More: https://lnkd.in/e5QdHH6G #CaliforniaPolitics #PublicPolicyInstitute #GavinNewsom #SpecialInterests #EconomicOutlook #PollResults #CaliforniaVoters #PoliticalClimate #VoterSentiment #StateGovernment #California

In this special edition of Public Policy Talks, Markee Tate, President of Advancing Black Businesses, hosts a dynamic live session from Top Golf Atlanta. This episode delves into the dual celebration of Juneteenth and the nuances of local politics, highlighting how historical events and current political dynamics intertwine to shape our community. In this engaging discussion, Markee: • Reflects on the historical significance of Juneteenth and its implications on current racial and economic disparities. • Provides an overview of recent local elections, emphasizing the impact of community involvement in political processes. • Discuss upcoming events, including the second annual golf tournament at Top Golf Atlanta, and encourage community participation. • Offers insights into the importance of public policy advocacy and the role of business leaders in fostering economic development through active political engagement. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the deeper connections between our past and present struggles for justice and equality and how they relate to the economic empowerment of the Black community. Key Moments: Reflection on Juneteenth and its ongoing relevance. • Discussion on the outcomes of recent local elections and what they signify for business and community development. • Highlights of the upcoming golf tournament at Top Golf Atlanta and its significance as a networking and fundraising event. • Call to action for greater community involvement in public policy and local governance. Subscribe to our channel for more Public Policy Talks and stay informed about how you can contribute to shaping a more equitable future. https://lnkd.in/eeB_z-Nb

A recent Public Policy Institute of California poll shows that most Californians feel the state is influenced by special interest groups, with only half approving of Governor Gavin Newsom's performance and many anticipating tough economic conditions ahead. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gCtHYNv7 #CaliforniaPolitics #PublicPolicyInstitute #GavinNewsom #SpecialInterests #EconomicOutlook #PollResults #CaliforniaVoters #PoliticalClimate #VoterSentiment #StateGovernment #California

The Republican primary will be held on Saturday, February 24th. Despite running against a popular and charismatic former governor, Donald Trump has maintained a substantial lead in every major poll, averaging over thirty points most recently. Trump has also garnered multiple endorsements, including Governor McMaster and Senators Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham. If Haley overperforms expectations on Saturday, she would owe it to South Carolina’s status as an open primary state. Independents and Democrats who did not cast ballots in the earlier Democratic primary will have the option to vote in the Republican contest. These voters would presumably break for Haley over Trump. The Haley campaign banked on such crossover votes in New Hampshire, however, and still fell considerably short. South Carolina is significantly more conservative than New Hampshire, so Haley will need more than just moderates to make it close. New voters might also help. South Carolina has enjoyed strong domestic in-migration in the past few years and led the nation in domestic in-migration in percentage terms this past year. In absolute numbers, 340,392 more people have moved to South Carolina over the past 5 years than moved away, with many relocating from the Northeast. https://lnkd.in/eZwwKxMD

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The future of our democracy is in the hands of our local leaders ✊🏾. This is why we're #Allin4CV! Learn more about the importance of investing in civic engagement in the California Central Valley at https://lnkd.in/gdX2tqDS.

'Deviants' and Public Housing. Pamela Stephens reviews Akira Drake Rodriguez's 2021 book "Diverging Space for Deviants: The Politics of Atlanta’s Public Housing." Stephens writes "...the book drives home the fact that the designation of deviance [which is marked by a 'refusal to incorporate into mainstream politics'] is never left uncontested as is certainly the case with tenant movements in Los Angeles. As such, the book calls upon planners to understand so-called “deviant” spatial politics not solely as an afront to mainstream politics but as a means to create spaces for political participation. Ultimately, Diverging Space for Deviants is an important addition to the literature on planning history and theory and would be particularly useful for students, scholars, and practitioners who are genuinely interested in thinking about the impacts of planning and public policy interventions on Black and other racialized communities." Check out the whole review, which is available #freeaccess, here: https://lnkd.in/eBjbmX3a

Now on Perspectives Journal: 'Social Democracy from the Gilded Age to the Golden Age' Ed's belief in the good society was rooted in social democracy's earliest iterations. Before running for parliament in Oshawa as a New Democrat, he had already written his doctoral thesis on 'The Good Society of John Stuart Mill'. This article is part two of our republication of Broadbent Institute Senior Policy Advisor Andrew Jackson's 'Reflections of the Social Democratic Tradition' from 2017. Find the whole article at https://lnkd.in/e6y6CXqJ