Five Things We’re Reading

Oct 1, 2024

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders – The importance of self-care has been repeatedly stated, especially over the past few years. Here’s a checklist for leaders to follow that can help them achieve a regular practice of self-care.

‘SNL’ Has Always Taken on Politics. Here’s What Works – And Why – Here’s a look at SNL’s political content throughout the years and why it resonates with people.

The Bizarre New Politics of Pets – Candidates have to be careful, as the love of pets continues to rise, mistreating or speaking poorly about cats and dogs can hurt them.

How Proposed SEC Disclosure Requirements Could Help Workers – How could disclosures meant for investors also help workers?

Wag the Dog to All the President’s Men: 10 of the Best Films About US Presidential Elections – As we’re in the thick of a presidential season, here are some great movies about fictional elections.

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