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The People Who Make Victory Yours
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 […]
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 Robert PhilipsWith 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.
Recognizing Women Journalists in the Nation’s Capital
/in Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusThe annual Washington Women in Journalism Awards, hosted jointly by Washingtonian and Story Partners, honors the outstanding women journalists here in our nation’s capital. This year, we are thrilled to honor four of Washington’s top female political reporters. ABC’s Martha Raddatz with the Hall of Fame Achievement Award CNN’s Kaitlan Collins as Outstanding Journalist in Broadcast Television The Washington Post’s Kathleen Parker as […]
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 […]