Advocacy groups (also known as pressure groups, lobby groups, campaign groups, interest groups, or special interest groups) use various forms of advocacy in order to influence public opinion and/or policy. They have played and continue to play an important part in the development of political and social systems. Groups vary considerably in size, influence, and motive; some have wide ranging long term social purposes, while others are focused on and are a response to an immediate issue or concern.
Motives for action may be based on a shared political, religious, moral, or commercial position. Groups use varied methods to try to achieve their aims including lobbying, media campaigns, publicity stunts, polls, research, and policy briefings. Some groups are supported or backed by powerful business or political interests and exert considerable influence on the political process, while others have few such resources.
Some have developed into important social, political institutions or social movements. Some powerful advocacy groups have been accused of manipulating the democratic system for narrow commercial gain and in some instances have been found guilty of corruption, fraud, bribery, and other serious crimes; lobbying has become increasingly regulated as a result. Some groups, generally ones with less financial resources, may use direct action and civil disobedience and in some cases are accused of being a threat to the social order or 'domestic extremists'. Research is beginning to explore how advocacy groups use social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action.
The term interest group refers to virtually any voluntary association that seeks to publicly promote and create advantages for its cause. It applies to a vast array of diverse organizations. This includes corporations, charitable organizations, civil rights groups, neighborhood associations, professional and trade associations.
Advocacy group files lawsuit against the Air Force Academy
This new lawsuit claims the Air Force Academy is in violation of the Fifth Amendment because they consider race as a factor when accepting applicants.
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published: 13 Dec 2024
Jane Christiansen - joining a self-advocacy group
Self-Advocacy Online (www.selfadvocacyonline.org), a website providing useful, accessible information to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SAO is a project of the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration.
published: 18 Feb 2015
Asian media advocacy group accuses Bill Handel of racism
A coalition of Asian American advocates are calling for the suspension of KFI's Bill Handel. The radio show host has repeatedly made remarks about "dog-eating Asians." FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna reports.
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published: 16 Dec 2024
Advocacy groups aim to end Florida’s newest immigration law
Just days after Florida’s newest immigration law went into effect, advocacy groups are now hoping the courts can stop it.
published: 04 Jul 2023
The benefits of patient advocacy groups
Patient advocacy groups can be of great use to patients, giving them means to network with other patients and providing a direct source of information. In this interview, recorded at the International Conference on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia 2017, by the European School of Hematology (ESH), in Estoril, Portugal, Jane Churpek, MD, of the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, highlights some of benefits brought about by the formation of a patient advocacy group for patients diagnosed with familial platelet disorder.
published: 30 Nov 2017
Advocacy Group Lets Teen With Autism Know He's Not Alone
An organization is dedicating to giving iPads to young people with autism so that they can improve their communication skills. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
published: 01 Sep 2016
Understanding Advocacy and Action
This whiteboard video defines and shows the power of advocacy and action. By incorporating and infusing philanthropy education and service-learning into regular curriculum students learn there are many ways to make a difference; and that they have the strength and power to give time, talent, or treasure for the common good.
Discussion Prompt:
1. What does it mean to advocate for a cause?
2. Provide an example of doing research as a form of advocacy.
3. Talk about how action for the common good is good for all.
published: 23 Jun 2017
Advocacy group for seniors demands government action to protect kupuna
An advocacy group for seniors is demanding immediate government action to protect Hawaii's vulnerable kupuna population.
published: 13 Aug 2020
Advocacy group calls for exhibit on slavery to be moved from Faneuil Hall
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
published: 15 Jun 2023
Advocacy group gives B.C. failing grades in climate report
The B.C. government has received a string of failing grades, and the BC Climate Emergency Campaign, an advocacy group, says it’s not on track to meet its climate targets. Kate Walker has the details of the group's 2023 climate report.
This new lawsuit claims the Air Force Academy is in violation of the Fifth Amendment because they consider race as a factor when accepting applicants.
More l...
This new lawsuit claims the Air Force Academy is in violation of the Fifth Amendment because they consider race as a factor when accepting applicants.
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Self-Advocacy Online (www.selfadvocacyonline.org), a website providing useful, accessible information to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
Self-Advocacy Online (www.selfadvocacyonline.org), a website providing useful, accessible information to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SAO is a project of the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration.
Self-Advocacy Online (www.selfadvocacyonline.org), a website providing useful, accessible information to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SAO is a project of the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration.
A coalition of Asian American advocates are calling for the suspension of KFI's Bill Handel. The radio show host has repeatedly made remarks about "dog-eating A...
A coalition of Asian American advocates are calling for the suspension of KFI's Bill Handel. The radio show host has repeatedly made remarks about "dog-eating Asians." FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna reports.
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A coalition of Asian American advocates are calling for the suspension of KFI's Bill Handel. The radio show host has repeatedly made remarks about "dog-eating Asians." FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna reports.
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Patient advocacy groups can be of great use to patients, giving them means to network with other patients and providing a direct source of information. In this ...
Patient advocacy groups can be of great use to patients, giving them means to network with other patients and providing a direct source of information. In this interview, recorded at the International Conference on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia 2017, by the European School of Hematology (ESH), in Estoril, Portugal, Jane Churpek, MD, of the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, highlights some of benefits brought about by the formation of a patient advocacy group for patients diagnosed with familial platelet disorder.
Patient advocacy groups can be of great use to patients, giving them means to network with other patients and providing a direct source of information. In this interview, recorded at the International Conference on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia 2017, by the European School of Hematology (ESH), in Estoril, Portugal, Jane Churpek, MD, of the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, highlights some of benefits brought about by the formation of a patient advocacy group for patients diagnosed with familial platelet disorder.
An organization is dedicating to giving iPads to young people with autism so that they can improve their communication skills. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports...
An organization is dedicating to giving iPads to young people with autism so that they can improve their communication skills. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
An organization is dedicating to giving iPads to young people with autism so that they can improve their communication skills. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
This whiteboard video defines and shows the power of advocacy and action. By incorporating and infusing philanthropy education and service-learning into regular...
This whiteboard video defines and shows the power of advocacy and action. By incorporating and infusing philanthropy education and service-learning into regular curriculum students learn there are many ways to make a difference; and that they have the strength and power to give time, talent, or treasure for the common good.
Discussion Prompt:
1. What does it mean to advocate for a cause?
2. Provide an example of doing research as a form of advocacy.
3. Talk about how action for the common good is good for all.
This whiteboard video defines and shows the power of advocacy and action. By incorporating and infusing philanthropy education and service-learning into regular curriculum students learn there are many ways to make a difference; and that they have the strength and power to give time, talent, or treasure for the common good.
Discussion Prompt:
1. What does it mean to advocate for a cause?
2. Provide an example of doing research as a form of advocacy.
3. Talk about how action for the common good is good for all.
The B.C. government has received a string of failing grades, and the BC Climate Emergency Campaign, an advocacy group, says it’s not on track to meet its climat...
The B.C. government has received a string of failing grades, and the BC Climate Emergency Campaign, an advocacy group, says it’s not on track to meet its climate targets. Kate Walker has the details of the group's 2023 climate report.
The B.C. government has received a string of failing grades, and the BC Climate Emergency Campaign, an advocacy group, says it’s not on track to meet its climate targets. Kate Walker has the details of the group's 2023 climate report.
This new lawsuit claims the Air Force Academy is in violation of the Fifth Amendment because they consider race as a factor when accepting applicants.
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Self-Advocacy Online (www.selfadvocacyonline.org), a website providing useful, accessible information to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SAO is a project of the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration.
A coalition of Asian American advocates are calling for the suspension of KFI's Bill Handel. The radio show host has repeatedly made remarks about "dog-eating Asians." FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna reports.
Subscribe to FOX 11 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfF8wFnipMeDpJf8OmMxDg
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Brazen Crime: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQIUTzrLS1G5JxCcXBOLn1TvLLK2AYSv
Homeless Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQIUTzrLS1FxqzL9-ydLX3UjdJyP2S5F
Patient advocacy groups can be of great use to patients, giving them means to network with other patients and providing a direct source of information. In this interview, recorded at the International Conference on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia 2017, by the European School of Hematology (ESH), in Estoril, Portugal, Jane Churpek, MD, of the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, highlights some of benefits brought about by the formation of a patient advocacy group for patients diagnosed with familial platelet disorder.
An organization is dedicating to giving iPads to young people with autism so that they can improve their communication skills. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
This whiteboard video defines and shows the power of advocacy and action. By incorporating and infusing philanthropy education and service-learning into regular curriculum students learn there are many ways to make a difference; and that they have the strength and power to give time, talent, or treasure for the common good.
Discussion Prompt:
1. What does it mean to advocate for a cause?
2. Provide an example of doing research as a form of advocacy.
3. Talk about how action for the common good is good for all.
The B.C. government has received a string of failing grades, and the BC Climate Emergency Campaign, an advocacy group, says it’s not on track to meet its climate targets. Kate Walker has the details of the group's 2023 climate report.
Advocacy groups (also known as pressure groups, lobby groups, campaign groups, interest groups, or special interest groups) use various forms of advocacy in order to influence public opinion and/or policy. They have played and continue to play an important part in the development of political and social systems. Groups vary considerably in size, influence, and motive; some have wide ranging long term social purposes, while others are focused on and are a response to an immediate issue or concern.
Motives for action may be based on a shared political, religious, moral, or commercial position. Groups use varied methods to try to achieve their aims including lobbying, media campaigns, publicity stunts, polls, research, and policy briefings. Some groups are supported or backed by powerful business or political interests and exert considerable influence on the political process, while others have few such resources.
Some have developed into important social, political institutions or social movements. Some powerful advocacy groups have been accused of manipulating the democratic system for narrow commercial gain and in some instances have been found guilty of corruption, fraud, bribery, and other serious crimes; lobbying has become increasingly regulated as a result. Some groups, generally ones with less financial resources, may use direct action and civil disobedience and in some cases are accused of being a threat to the social order or 'domestic extremists'. Research is beginning to explore how advocacy groups use social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action.
Foreign bondholders ramped up their gilt holdings by £55 billion in October — a rare vote of confidence for the new government, which has been widely criticised by business groups for tax rises.
He saw Prabowo as maintaining cordial relations with both China and the US, while at the same time breaking new ground by expressing interest to join the BRICS group.
External powers with conflicting interests back some of these groups and actors ...Syria’s new leaders announced this week that they had agreed with the country’s rebel groups on their dissolution and integration under the defence ministry.
This is not about serving the interests of Joburg’s residents, but rather about fulfilling the agenda of a small group of politicians who seem intent on creating discord rather than fostering unity ... This collective effort underscores a critical point.
The group ... "You wouldn't come to this group if you weren't interested in facts. You wouldn't come to this group if you weren't interested in listening to different opinions ... "People are professional," said KarenMulligan, a participant in the group.
Match Group stock price has imploded as the online dating industry goes through the biggest slowdown in years ... Match Group, the parent company of Tinder, Match.com, Meetic, and OkCupid, is struggling as users spend less time and money on the platform.
Stefan Deiss, co-founder and CEO of Hashgraph Group, remarked, “We’ve received strong interest in our Web3 ventures fund from existing co-investors and ecosystem partners, including government ...
“Other studies, like this one found that loneliness peaks in younger age groups,” she said, calling it “a very interesting finding.” The survey found that the Gen Z cohort of 18 to 27, were the most lonely.
And plenty has been wrong the past few years, which accounts for the uptick in interest ... He’s not interested “in watching the angry man on the corner yelling at me anymore,” he said ... of the two groups.
Further, the LazarusGroup, and North Korea in general, have for years now been a catch-all scapegoat for any malicious event in the crypto-sphere, and in Japan, generating further skepticism.
In a series of posts on X, Shaibani emphasized that protecting citizens' rights and interests, as well as ensuring fair representation of all ethnic and social groups, will be the "compass" guiding Syria's future.
