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Advocacy groups (also pressure groups, lobby groups and some interest groups and special interest groups) use various forms of advocacy to influence public opinion and/or policy; they have played and continue to play an important part in the development of political and social systems. Groups vary considerably in size, influence and motive; some have wide ranging long term social purposes, others are focused and are a response to an immediate issue or concern. Motives for action may be based on a shared political, faith, moral or commercial position. Groups use varied methods to try to achieve their aims including lobbying, media campaigns, publicity stunts, polls, research and policy briefings. Some groups are supported by powerful business or political interests and exert considerable influence on the political process, others have few such resources. Some have developed into important social, political institutions or social movements. Some powerful Lobby groups have been accused of manipulating the democratic system for narrow commercial gain and in some instances have been found guilty of corruption, fraud, bribery and other serious crimes; lobbying has become increasingly regulated as a result. Some groups, generally ones with less financial resources may use direct action and civil disobedience and in some cases are accused of being a threat to the social order or 'domestic extremists'. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Does anyone know the names of Latino Rights/Advocacy groups? Q. Strictly for Latinos. Names and/or links would be appreciated. I would appreciate the more well-known groups and the ones that hapen been around for awhile because I need a lot of information for a project. Thank you. & please no rude answers. Asked by heather - Tue Apr 6 22:26:51 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. La Raza. The search would be... Latino Rights or Advocacy groups Many hits. Answered by Joel W - Tue Apr 6 22:37:30 2010 Are there any advocacy groups on fighting credit card companies from taking advantage of elderly? Q. I am tired of credit card companies giving elderly credit when they are living on a fixed-income. They get further in debt and get buried in these bills. It is nothing but a vicious cycle that needs to be stopped. These companies are out to make money and don't care what happens to YOU! Please help!! I would like to find a group who would help fight this matter. Asked by ima_disturbed_fan - Sat Jan 20 09:42:56 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Don't call AARP , they sold the seniors out. Answered by maxhound - Sat Jan 20 09:52:16 2007 Does anyone know any advocacy groups supporting waterboarding?
Q. Does anyone know any advocacy groups supporting waterboarding? Asked by streetlightblurr - Wed Nov 4 12:36:43 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. The Heritage Foundation (read the "Counterpoint") Answered by Adamo - Sat Nov 7 04:42:53 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Advocacy Groups"
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