Recommended Readings: Lobbying
Sharon Bort • September 27, 2018 • Recommended Readings, Boston
In the spirit of a call from Ethan Zuckerman, the director of the MIT Center for Civic Media, for more “wide news” — news that reflects society’s diversity of opinions — we’ve been sending out some recommended readings for each of our events that cut across the spectrum. This month, our topic is “Demystifying Lobbying.” We have a few suggested starting points, organized to hopefully offer a variety of angles on this month’s topic.
Please note that these are by no means meant to be thorough, but rather, the readings are merely meant as a place to begin our conversation, as well as a way of showcasing some of the conversations already happening.
Background/Overview:
- The Relationship Market: How Modern Lobbying Gets Done, Harvard’s Safra Center for Ethics
- 3 Questions: Database Shines a Bright Light on Washington Lobbying, MIT News
Modern Lobbying & Critical Viewpoints:
- Manafort Case Puts New Scrutiny on Foreign Lobbying Law’s Shortcomings, NY Times
- A Closer Look at How Corporations Influence Congress, NPR/Fresh Air
- How Corporate Lobbyists Conquered American Democracy, The Atlantic
-Adam Gismondi, @AdamGismondi, Civic Media Researcher for Civic Series
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