Government stops; advocacy abides Related content Timeless advice in a time of change Associations rack up both triumphs and defeats in courts 2013 Quotes of Note Associations are accustomed to advocating for their issues in an intensely partisan political climate—that's been Washington status quo for years. But 2013 brought a new wrinkle to national politics: not just extreme political polarization, but complete government immobilization. From sequestration to the government shutdown to the threat of default, associations were forced to cope with a series of challenges throughout 2013, some of which had serious impact on the sectors and industries they represent.… Read More