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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.
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 Unfortunately, our nation’s outdated infrastructure has been in decline for decades – adding needless congestion that hurts […]
All Levels of Government Must Work Together for an Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
/in COVID-19, Inside Story, U.S. Economy /by Blaire BryantAs the political pendulum in Washington swings in a different direction, one thing remains the same: the commitment of the federal, state and local governments to safely and effectively distribute a COVID-19 vaccine to all of our residents. There is no question the initial vaccine rollout has had its challenges. But out of the challenge, […]
How Rebuilding our Infrastructure Can Rebuild Our Economy
/in COVID-19, Infrastructure, Inside Story, U.S. Economy /by Suzanne P. ClarkWith the immensely challenging year of 2020 now in the rearview, all of us are looking ahead with a sense of hope and optimism for a better 2021. With this new year comes a new administration and Congress and fresh opportunities to work constructively and collaboratively to rebuild an economy ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Transforming Supply Chains at Warp Speed: High-Stakes COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
/in Inside Story, Supply Chains /by Shawn MumaAfter months of anticipation, we all watched the first trucks leave the Pfizer distribution center in Portage, Michigan transporting the coronavirus vaccine to all parts of the country in carefully packed and environmentally monitored boxes under U.S. Marshall escort. We could not help but wonder how we could be sure there would not be a […]
Financial Insecurity is a Major Issue for Americans: Healthcare Costs are a Strong Contributing Factor
/in Inside Story /by Brad KnoxDuring 2020, millions of Americans became financially insecure as the pandemic accelerated business closures and layoffs. According to a July 2020 study on the U.S. workforce from Aflac, at least 36% of employees lost a job or income and 13% lost healthcare benefits as employers were forced to eliminate jobs or reduce compensation. With business […]
2020 Trends and the Future of Higher Education
/in Inside Story /by Doug Shapiro, PhDOn Monday, December 14, Story Partners spoke with Doug Shapiro, Ph.D., Executive Director of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, about the state of higher education amid the pandemic, specifically the effect of the pandemic on college access for students, and the future of higher education in 2021 and beyond. The National Student Clearinghouse Research […]
Issues that Shaped our Year and our Country’s Future
/in Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusThroughout the year, we have faced some of the biggest challenges since our nation’s founding. The COVID-19 pandemic and the significance of the disruptions resulting from the pandemic, as well as the rise in political and social tensions, have shaped our year and will continue to impact our country’s future. As we look ahead to […]