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Local politics' perverse incentive problem
When residents complain about the nastiness of politics, they should look in the mirror and take account of the role they’ve played in driving up the…
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Republicans are failing the ‘politics of addition’
The Republican party at the state and national level has become a national embarrassment, as members eagerly debase themselves in declaring fealty to…
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Small businesses can learn from the mistakes of big brands
Growing your audience is a must, not a nice-to-have.
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Challenge the narrative of hopelessness with action and results to help Black America
Empowering communities through "evidence, not arguments"
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The fight to dominate the world's most critical technology
How semiconductors became a battleground for global supremacy
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DeSantis euthanizes his dying campaign while Trump lays waste to the field (and the party) and Haley’s hopes vanish
The Dems keep their powder dry as they watch the GOP hurtle toward extinction.
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Moving beyond identity
The search for common ground in an age of growing division
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Beyond the dream: The trials and tribulations of a leader in the making
A deeper look at the life and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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A compelling case against a second Trump presidency
The author uses Donald J. Trump's words and deeds to make clear why the former president should never hold the office—or any elected office—again.
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Haley gains strength while Trump looms, and Zakaria pulls no punches
Through the first half of the month, Nikki Haley and CNN's Fareed Zakaria are notable for their recent performances.
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Embrace uncertainty by mastering decision-making
Annie Duke’s Thinking in Bets is an eye-opening, informative journey through probability and choice
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Reclaim your focus: Embrace digital minimalism
The hours spent each day with digital technology come at a steep cost.
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