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The Inside Story Newsletter
Story Partners is pleased to introduce its new monthly newsletter “Inside Story,” where we will share insights on topics that impact public affairs. We welcome your feedback and hope you find it of value.
TRENDING TOPICS
Story Partners is pleased to introduce its new monthly newsletter “Inside Story,” where we will share insights on topics that impact public affairs. We welcome your feedback and hope you find it of value.
It’s Easier than Ever to Understand the Other Side
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusAs we spend time with our families this New Year after a contentious election cycle, I wanted to draw your attention to some research that shows we are not only divided, but that we are digging in – and I want to tell you why I think it’s easier than ever to dig out. More […]
Americans’ News Consumptions and Trends in the 2024 Election Season
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusWith Election Day less than a week away, Americans’ interest in election news coverage is at an all-time high. New research from Pew Research Center found that the majority of Americans – around seven-in-ten Americans – report following news about the presidential election closely, with more people tuning in as Election Day approaches.
AI Regulation: California Takes the Lead in the U.S. While Federal Action Lags
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story, Regulating the internet /by Gloria Story DittusIn an increasingly AI-driven world, government leaders – both in the U.S. and abroad – continue to grapple with how to regulate the use of this transformative technology while striking a delicate balance between protecting citizens and enabling innovation and technological advancement. This summer, the European Union (EU) took a major step forward by enacting […]
X Still Marks the Spot for Policymakers
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusAfter Elon Musk took over X, formerly Twitter, in October 2022, a wave of users and advertisers left the platform. This led to a significant migration of users from X to LinkedIn. As social media is a common battleground for advocacy campaigns, it’s imperative to determine if policymakers on Capitol Hill still use X to engage […]
States Forge Ahead in the Fight Against Drug Overdoses as Federal Action Stalls
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusOverdose rates are surging, fueling a crisis in American communities. As federal action stalls, the drug crisis has now become a top legislative priority in states across the country, including Arkansas, California, Hawaii, and New York.
Quantum Technology Gains Federal Lawmakers’ Attention
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusWhile Artificial Intelligence (AI) has primarily taken the spotlight when it comes to technology policy debates across federal and state legislatures, another emerging technology, quantum computing, has quickly gained the attention of federal policymakers this Congress. Quantum computing is a rapidly advancing technology that can solve computationally hard problems potentially faster than purely classical computing. […]
Washington Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future
/in Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusOver the past four decades of my career, the landscape of women in business has undergone a profound transformation. We entered the business world in unprecedented numbers, our roles evolving to where we wield power in ways that differ significantly from our male counterparts. Our inclusive and collaborative approach to power and leadership is reflective […]
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.