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Twitter’s Uncertain Future and its Impact on Businesses and Policymakers
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story, Social Media /by Gloria Story DittusWith Elon Musk now at the helm of Washington’s most popular social media platform, the overall integrity of Twitter is being questioned. Concern that changes to content moderation policies will lead to a rise in hate speech and misinformation are a growing issue for corporations and government officials who are unsure if hate speech or […]
Think you know what’s driving the 2022 midterms? Depends on where you live.
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusWith the midterm elections only a few weeks away, national polling indicates that the economy will likely be the top voting issue for many Americans as inflation rages on. According to a recent Pew Research Center poll from August, nearly three-quarters of voters (77%) stated the economy is vital to their vote in this year’s […]
How CBC Week Helps Build a Stronger America
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (CBCF) kicks off in Washington this week. The five-day event brings together many of the nation’s leading elected officials, industry leaders, subject matter experts, students and concerned citizens to advance CBCF’s goal of building a world in which all communities have an equal voice in public policy […]
The Uncertainty Caused by the Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling on American Businesses
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusThrough their rulings, the conservative-leaning Supreme Court indicates how the court views the relationship between the three branches of government. It also reveals where they believe the decision should lie on establishing new precedent – examining what should be a state versus federal issue and what should be a congressional versus constitutional issue.
Where Americans Stand on Gun Control
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusGun control policies have been a longstanding debate among Americans throughout our history. It remains one of the most difficult and controversial political issues in modern times. We know the statistics all too well. Mass shootings have been on the rise in recent years, but has public opinion changed due to the increase, and what […]
Small Businesses Keep our Economy Strong
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusSmall businesses are the backbone of America’s economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 31.7 million U.S. small businesses which make up over 99% of all businesses. Approximately 90% have fewer than 20 employees and 80% percent have fewer than 10 employees.
Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Business
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusI’ve spent my career working to mentor and prepare the next generation of women leaders. It’s a cause that is very personal because as I started my career, there were few seats at the table for women. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I reflect on the importance that Title IX had on our women […]
Will Biden Seize the Opportunity to Reframe His Agenda?
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusWhen I think back to memorable State of the Union Addresses, it is President Bill Clinton’s 1996 address that springs to mind. Many say Clinton’s move from a centrist campaign to a left-leaning agenda during his first two presidential years brought about a historic Republican realignment in the House with Newt Gingrich and conservatives firmly […]