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As Americans Reel from Medical Debt, States Prescribe New Bills
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusThe rising cost of health care is a top concern for many Americans. It is estimated that as many as 40% of Americans, or approximately 100 million people, are burdened by health care debt because of medical or dental bills in the United States. A 2022 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report stated there was $88 billion in […]
Meta’s New App Leaves Twitter Hanging by a Thread
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story, Social Media /by Gloria Story DittusAs Twitter rebrands to X, its future remains uncertain. Meta’s launch of Threads, an app that features real-time, public conversations, has quickly gained attention for its striking similarities to Twitter. It has sparked discussions inside the Beltway on how it will disrupt the political media landscape.
Spotlight on AI Takes Center Stage at Aspen Ideas Festival as Congress Weighs Regulations
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusThe transformative power and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) were some of the most anticipated discussions at this week’s Aspen Ideas Festival. As AI technologies rapidly advance, panel discussions over the future of these technologies were a major topic of focus at this year’s event.
The Political Shift Away from Mainstream Media
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story, Uncategorized /by Gloria Story DittusFor the past three decades, mainstream media outlets such as CNN, Fox News and NBC News dominated the political media landscape, while social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube provided a complementary channel for politicians and pundits to connect directly with voters and viewers. Now, there’s a rising trend to bypass mainstream media in […]
Honoring Top Female Political Reporters at the 10th Annual Washington Women in Journalism Awards
/in Inside Story, Washington Women in Journalism /by Gloria Story DittusThe 10th Annual Washington Women in Journalism Awards, co-hosted by Story Partners and Washingtonian, honors the remarkable contributions and dedicated work of women journalists here in our nation’s capital. Diversity in reporting is critical to high-quality news coverage. Better representing America’s modern society, diverse journalists bring balance and inclusivity to their reporting. That is one of […]
Anti-ESG Policies on the Rise as Anti “Woke” Movement Grows
/in ESG, Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusThe Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) movement has taken center stage as our nation deals with many pressing issues, from climate change and social inequality to economic challenges. Because of these challenges, there has been growing demand from consumers, investors, employees, and stakeholders alike, when it comes to advancing ESG-related practices.
Sports Betting Boom Causes Debate Over Advertising Oversight
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusAfter the Supreme Court overturned a federal law that banned commercial sports betting in May 2018, states across the country have legalized sports betting. Today, over 30 states have legalized sports betting in some form, and that number is expected to continue to grow as many remaining states consider legalizing it. This new booming industry […]
States Driving Legislative Change on Today’s Most Critical Issues
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusIt’s no surprise to hear that the divides in our country are at an all-time high. A new Gallup poll released earlier this month found that party preferences among Americans are strongly divided. The poll found that 45% of U.S. adults identify as Republican or Republican-leaning independents, and 44% identify as Democrats or Democratic-leaning independents, which is […]