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Pennsylvania And The Rise Of The Independent

Independents in Pennsylvania are having a moment. When Gov. Josh Shapiro was inaugurated this week, his speech included only one mention of political party: “You … sent a clear message — Democrats, Republicans and Independents — when you came together to resoundingly reject extremism.”

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How To Make Progress In A Hectic Harrisburg Environment

With new Pennsylvania legislative maps and many freshman legislators, follow these tips for making your cause — and your clients — heard. It’s a new year, a new Pennsylvania legislative session, and a lot of our clients are asking the same question: What the hell is going on in Harrisburg?

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Every Audience Matters in a Crisis

It shouldn’t surprise anyone in the post-pandemic world we now live that a crisis of epic proportions would close out 2022. Although, Southwest Airlines’ crisis will not end when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.

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Some Brief Words on Brevity

I was fortunate to spend 25 years at KYW Newsradio, the all-news institution in Philadelphia, working as a reporter, editor, and City Hall bureau chief. I learned a lot – about people, about politics, about this incredible city, and – perhaps more than anything – about the value of brevity in communicating.

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Antisemitism on the Rise

Why people hate me, and why you should care.

In recent months, we have seen an alarming rise in celebrities using their platforms to attack the Jewish people, some more brazen than others. We expect slight increases in antisemitic acts during election cycles and the holidays, but recent numbers have been unprecedented.

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A woman writing on a whiteboard for Giving Tuesday

How to do #GivingTuesday right

Giving Tuesday is a global day emphasizing altruism and giving back and can be as simple as lending someone a helping hand. For organizations, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to encourage supporters to donate and to reach a new audience of potential donors.

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Larry Ceisler’s Top Seven Election Takeaways

It was a surprising night in Pennsylvania and across the country—with potentially more surprises yet to come. It’s easy to Monday-morning quarterback. But as we look back on 2022’s historic midterm elections and the anticipated red wave that never materialized, it’s worth pausing for a moment to understand what this cycle means for the last couple years—and especially for the next couple years.

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