PUB-5002: Government and the Public Interest

Cohen, D. (2010). Advocacy. In R. A. Couto (Ed.) Political and civic leadership: A reference handbook (pp. 307-318). SAGE publications, inc.
Read Chapter 35: Advocacy.
This chapter explains advocacy, including social justice advocacy.

Einstein, K. L., Palmer, M., & Glick, D. M. (2018). Who participates in local government? Evidence from meeting minutes. Perspectives on politics.
This is a journal article that analyzes data of thousands of instances of people speaking at planning and zoning board meetings.

Rasmussen, A., Mäder, L. K., & Reher, S. (2018). With a little help from the people? The role of public opinion in advocacy success. Comparative political studies, 51(2), 139-164.
This journal article explores public opinion, advocacy positions, and policy outcomes in an international context.

Solis, J. (2021, March 24). Native Americans organize to wield more influence on state policy. [Newstex blogs]. Nevada current.
This media article explores recent advocacy efforts of Native Americans in Nevada, providing context for the value of advocacy and action.