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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.
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 /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 […]
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 […]