TRENDING TOPICS
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.
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 […]
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 […]
The state of democracy: How to bridge the divide in today’s hyper-partisan climate
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusThe Washington where I began my career was a community where people held on tightly to their political party and fought the good fight, but there was pride in making a deal at the end of the day. Back then, the guiding political philosophy was Jeremy Bentham’s principle that legislators “should aim for producing the […]
Economic Recovery Dependent on Vaccinating the World
/in COVID-19, Inside Story, U.S. Economy /by Dr. Şebnem Kalemli-ÖzcanWhat is the cost of not vaccinating everyone? My colleagues and I sought to find out what the total hit to the global economy of uneven vaccination distribution might be. To do so, we analyzed 35 industries – such as services and manufacturing – in 65 countries and examined how they were all linked economically in 2019, before […]
Economic Recovery Relies on New Opportunities and Vaccine Distribution
/in COVID-19, Gloria's Column, Inside Story, U.S. Economy /by Gloria Story DittusThe COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our lives and economy. As a result of disruptions that businesses have faced during the pandemic, we have seen record-high unemployment and permanent business closures. Until the coronavirus is under control and we can return to our normal lives before the pandemic, the impact on our economy and […]
Investing in America’s Infrastructure and Economy
/in Infrastructure, Inside Story, U.S. Economy /by Chris SpearOur nation’s trucking industry and entire transportation network is dependent on a well-maintained infrastructure system to keep our goods moving and to ensure that America’s 3.6 million professional truck drivers can safely deliver to communities across the country. Unfortunately, our nation’s outdated infrastructure has been in decline for decades – adding needless congestion that hurts […]