<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Justin Wallin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Wallin]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:08:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jwallin.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Future of Advocacy Research Report Released!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proud of our work with the excellent   Beekeeper Group 's Future of Advocacy Report! The world is changing...read more for truly actionable insights and the team's unique, deeply valuable approach.   Key Revelations:   Recruit through action : 80% of people research an issue after taking action. That curiosity is your best recruiting moment—don’t waste it.    The Power of Proximity:  69% of voters feel their voice matters most at the local level. Broad framing might be weakening your asks.  ...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/future-of-advocacy-research-report-released</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce5f9a719295076f2c09a2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:25:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_c20cae57fefc406db236345da6dd3b1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly Opinion Insight — Rising Electricity Costs &#38; Development Perils]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big picture:  Soaring electricity costs are swiftly becoming more than a utility issue - they are shaping voter sentiment and local development debates. Recent polling makes clear that voters are increasingly concerned about energy costs and the impacts of large electricity-consuming infrastructure projects like data centers. Public concern about rising energy costs is widespread. A ccording to recent research from Climate Power and Blue Rose Research, 64% of voters identify rising...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/monthly-opinion-insight-rising-electricity-costs-development-perils</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce5f1d40e74dbec4fdfb43</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:21:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_196459bce3f64251b6c0df5588864d83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_719,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Education Confidence Is Eroding, and Direction Is the Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big picture:  Americans are increasingly skeptical that the U.S. higher-education system is moving in the right direction - even as many still believe education itself has value. The numbers: 70% of U.S. adults  say the higher-education system is headed in the  wrong direction  - up from  56% in 2020 ( Pew Research Center, September, 2025 ) 77% of Republicans  and  65% of Democrats  agree the system is off course (Pew Research Center, October, 2025) Only  42% of Americans  say they have...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/higher-education-confidence-is-eroding-and-direction-is-the-problem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce5dba719295076f2c05db</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:18:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_b126545157714ad397fc30c7c38f0bc9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_427,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cost of Living Crisis - Why Household Economic Sentiment Still Drives Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big picture: Americans remain deeply negative about the economy. The numbers:   74% of U.S. adults say national economic conditions are only fair or poor - Pew Research Center, Oct. 2025   42% of those cite “rising prices and personal expenses” - from groceries to rent - as the main reason for pessimism.   54% say the economy is on the wrong track - Reuters/Ipsos, Sept. 2025   57% say it’s getting worse - Newsweek, Sept. 2025 Why it matters: Headlines of slowing inflation or a booming...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/the-cost-of-living-crisis-why-household-economic-sentiment-still-drives-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce5c4b2a4608ae001c8ef0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_af191a41ea2b4ea189316ec95b684b39~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_256,h_384,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation and rising living costs have made it harder for 8 out of 10 (79 %) Merced County residents to pay bills, buy food, or cover medical expenses. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent research we performed on behalf of Legacy Health Endowment  revealed: Nearly one-quarter (23 percent)  chose not to fill a prescription medication due to cost. More than a third (34 percent)  were unable to eat three meals a day because food was not available or too expensive. Nearly one-quarter (24 percent) ate just one meal a day because food was not available or too expensive. A quarter of residents avoided going to a grocery store due to rising inflation and the overall cost of...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/inflation-and-rising-living-costs-have-made-it-harder-for-8-out-of-10-79-merced-county-residents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699605304c11d313e8955703</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:33:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallin Speaks in Prague]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you to Václav Nekvapil  and CEC Group  for inviting Justin Wallin to speak at their event, “NEW TRANSATLANTIC ERA” at the beautiful...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/wallin-speaks-in-prague</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ab5a22788b01d3fc5bbea0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:13:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_ff2f2b9a9e664c318940ba3fb8544d5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Fitness Trends in Latin America]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're proud of our work with   Health &#38; Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA)   and   ABC Fitness  t o uncover the latest fitness trends...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/latest-fitness-trends-in-latin-america</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6750b75cab84c2375834b000</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:18:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_fd7f61c149624778bd8c69cecf80f090~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_532,h_95,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big wins for our client Commit to Keiki!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Big News: 2023 Hawaii Legislature committed more than $1.2 billion in additional funds in 3 areas related to our client Commit to...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/big-wins-for-our-client-commit-to-keiki</link><guid isPermaLink="false">646f57086d7deb672c3c186d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 12:40:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_c57c00e7689448fb8778c8620882d229~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_440,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of Towners: Why Consultants Coming Into New Markets Need a Different Mindset ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultants operating in a lucrative market will often get out-of-towners inquiring about how to break in. As a California-based...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/out-of-towners-why-consultants-coming-into-new-markets-need-a-different-mindset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64637f6bd83448f0cc5ba326</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 13:05:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/914d32_d0908caace2b40fdb6bf1f6d9a3d0c19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_400,h_182,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Doesn't Matter Anymore... Here's Why it Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The not-so-shocking news: Drought has fallen off the cliff in terms of voter awareness and prioritization. Just one year ago, water and...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/water-doesn-t-matter-anymore-here-s-why-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6453951658dfa2d13c371f06</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_1e7bb4be19c745f3921e012316006689~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Failsafe Way to Reduce Your Public Affairs Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[From regulatory challenges to the growing influence of politics on consumer choices , it’s never been more important for companies to...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/the-failsafe-way-to-reduce-your-public-affairs-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6433490d6180871dcfc24078</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 23:24:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_c19665f8a3c640cb8fa0563775ef4a85~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinicians reluctant in providing telehealth care to older adults, national survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big news: A sweeping national survey of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers reveals that nearly 60 percent believe it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/clinicians-reluctant-in-providing-telehealth-care-to-older-adults-national-survey-finds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643352908ed9a1e9eafabc3e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Wallin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle Income Families Left Behind ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big news: One invisible group elected officials do not talk about is middle-income families. Many have been forced to relocate away...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/middle-income-families-left-behind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">631bbb668814fa2703438776</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:21:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d8cd839b385f42b983423d859b3ae522~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Justin Wallin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think Your Race Is Going Sideways? Consider the California Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[In politics, there's hope...and then there's the numbers... The BIG picture: my latest article in Campaigns &#38; Elections outlines what to...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/think-your-race-is-going-sideways-consider-the-california-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643352f18ed9a1e9eafabc7d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_e4922782e40e4ed7a83088df6078d04b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_608,h_277,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jwallin16</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Survey Looks at Caregiving in Central California ]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Survey Looks at Caregiving Stress in Central California The big news: An overwhelming majority of elderly Californians on fixed...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/new-survey-looks-at-caregiving-in-central-california</link><guid isPermaLink="false">631bbcf7b1881e3f9d39b2e5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 22:25:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a04aedb30ef70978d08babe2efe5662c.jpg/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Justin Wallin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asking Why with Justin Wallin, CEO of J. Wallin Opinion Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Wallin, CEO of J. Wallin Opinion Research, whose polling and research firm has delivered strategic direction to hundreds of...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/asking-why-with-justin-wallin-ceo-of-j-wallin-opinion-research</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643349b758464783059f6ae1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Wallin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Master Plan for Aging is Released ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 10, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19, calling for a California Master Plan for Aging (Master...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/california-master-plan-for-aging-is-released</link><guid isPermaLink="false">631bbdc43c606159a744429e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 23:29:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/914d32_42e1e5df07744b95914bfbc93adf05cd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_697,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Justin Wallin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Wallin joined the inaugural panel event with the new USC Dornsife Center for Political Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Justin Wallin joined the USC Dornsife Center for Political Future and @USC_CCLP for their first panel discussion of the semester,...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/justin-wallin-joined-the-inaugural-panel-event-with-the-new-usc-dornsife-center-for-political-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64334b937d9f5b9b1a4657f9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e79e33_e3a48bd7124c430e9ce02a9b84632459~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_684,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Justin Wallin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Voters: ‘Release and Implement the Master Plan for Aging as Part of COVID-19 Response’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Achieving Master Plan goals is the strategy to support older adults and families today (Sacramento, CA) – Over the past months, the...]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/california-voters-release-and-implement-the-master-plan-for-aging-as-part-of-covid-19-response</link><guid isPermaLink="false">631bbe9af3b26e75fec6db54</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:31:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/914d32_c50a7e2d0bba4034ba0d28a4e61007a4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_359,h_140,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Justin Wallin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[California’s once-proud recycling reputation is in a tailspin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big news: California’s once-proud recycling reputation is in a tailspin. Recycling rates have fallen from 50 percent to 44 percent....]]></description><link>https://www.jwallin.com/post/california-s-once-proud-recycling-reputation-is-in-a-tailspin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">631be0e2d3de5148a435729f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_52e029e043424e38a68d3e39a9e2daf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Justin Wallin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>