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In the article, Two-Thirds of Teachers Censor Themselves Even When They Don’t Have To, a new study by the RAND Corp. reveals that two-thirds of U.S. teachers limit discussions on political and social issues in their classrooms, even in areas where there are no legal prohibitions. This self-censorship is driven by concerns about potential parental backlash, with the […]

The United States, and many other places around the world, has experienced challenges to its Democratic Values of Liberty, Equality, and Justice. But Poland portrays a different story, where voters — especially young voters — have rebelled against a punishing religious nationalism at the polls to demand the restoration of their rights. This piece from the […]

The United States’ Gap in Election Rights Despite the United States’ perception as a beacon of democracy around the world, the U.S. Constitution possesses no affirmative right to vote. With a constitution void of statements providing the right to vote to every citizen, the United States braces for yet another contentious and contested election cycle […]

Addressing rising child care costs is essential for fostering a more inclusive and representative democracy Rising childcare costs in Ohio – comparable to college tuition – are straining the state’s system, leading to economic challenges, with parents facing work disruptions or leaving jobs due to high expenses. This article from Crain’s Cleveland Business examines the […]

ACS is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024! For 20 years we’ve helped our clients in nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations large and small all over the country successfully advance their missions through communication, advocacy, capacity building, and community engagement strategies. From early learning to K-12 education, Medicaid, workforce, and a host of […]

Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC Recognized in International Business Awards For the sixth year in a row, Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC (ACS) was selected out of more than 3,700 nominations to receive a Stevie® Award, earning a Bronze in the Company of the Year in Small Business or Professional Services in The 20th Annual […]

Confused about the U.S. Criminal Justice System? You’re not alone! Most people don’t understand how the pieces fit together, which can lead to devastating results for themselves and their families. Read ACS’ eBlast where we break down some of the most important parts of the criminal justice system. And use ACS’ new tool, Criminal Justice: […]

Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC Recognized Internationally for Communication Strategy Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC recently earned two recognitions for its communication strategy from the Hermes Creative Awards, one of the oldest and largest creative competitions in the world. Winners range in size from small creative firms to Fortune 500 companies. For its year-long “Voting […]

Children’s Defense Fund – Ohio Survey Shows Parents are Confident in Teachers, Despite Lawmaker Efforts to Control Content in the Classroom A 71-question survey conducted by Baldwin Wallace University for the The Children’s Defense Fund – Ohio—an organization that advocates for high-quality, stable education and policies to lift kids out of poverty and protect kids from […]

Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC Recognized in Two International Business Awards For the second year in a row, Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC (ACS) was selected out of more than 3,700 nominations in The 19th Annual International Business Awards® to receive a Silver Stevie® Award in the category: Company of the Year in Small Business […]