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Videos

Video 1. Madison, the Federalist, and Factions 
Description: James Madison’s argument for checks and balances to prevent factions.

Video 2. Rachel Maddow On Freedom Works: Grassroots Or Astroturf? (HQ) 
Description: An example of AstroTurf lobbying by the health insurance companies.

News Clip 1. Former Congressman Advocates for Brain Science Research Funding 
Description: Former congressman advocates for brain science research funding.

News Clip 2. Occupy Wall Street Protesters Use Violence in Oakland 
Description: Occupy Wall Street protesters use violence and looting in Oakland.

News Clip 3. Study of Occupy Wall Street Protesters and the Problems of Social Movements 
Description: Case study of Occupy Wall Street protesters and the problems of social movements.

Web Links

Web Link 1. Election Overview  
Description: Lobbying statistics for recent election seasons.

Web Link 2. Staying Nonpartisan: Permissible Election Activities Checklist 
Description: Checklist of election-related activities for nonprofits. 

Web Link 3. The Triumph of Occupy Wall Street 
Description: Occupy Wall Street’s evolution and influence on the 2016 election primaries.