Changing Policy in a Changing Climate: How Intermittent Advocacy by Diverse Groups Influences Legislative Outcomes

Alexander G. Cohen, Cory L. Struthers, Scott A. MacKenzie, Matthew Shugart, Siddharth Kishore, Mehdi Nemati, Ariel Dinar, Department of Political Science, University of California, Evans School of Public Policy , University of Washington, School of Public Policy, University of California

Political Research Quarterly

Published online on June 02, 2026

Abstract

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Well-resourced interest groups often have the upper hand in legislative processes. They can invest in professional lobbying, build personal relationships with lawmakers, and supply sophisticated technical and political information during policy ...