It’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 […]
With 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 […]
From rising temperatures to an increase in extreme weather events both here in the U.S. and globally, the effects of climate change have been seen more frequently in recent years. In the most comprehensive review of mortality and economic losses from weather, water and climate extremes to date, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a U.N. […]
Communities across the country are regularly feeling the impacts of the climate crisis, from wildfires, to extreme heat, to drought, flooding, and high-intensity hurricanes. In fact, 1 in 3 people living in the U.S. experienced climate-fueled weather disasters this summer. Simultaneously, far too many people have not recovered from this pandemic, leaving families across the […]
As a third-generation farmer, I am committed to leaving my family’s land better than we found it. My sustainability story is not unusual, either. Today, America’s farmers and ranchers lead the world in climate-smart practices as we dedicate ourselves to reducing our footprint and responsibly producing the food, fiber, and renewable fuel our neighbors at […]
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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 […]