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Strong opinions not held lightly
The most important goal of a local elected official is to be a buffalo mover not a water carrier.
Apr 23
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Ronell Smith
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I’m a terrible politician
Musings of a reluctant politician on navigating the circus of party loyalty
Apr 16
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Ronell Smith
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Book Review: Democrats' drift from working class proves a high-stakes blunder
A party at crossroads as the Progressive pivot threatens core alliance and sheds voters
Apr 10
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Two giants lost: Psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Frans de Waal pass away
Kahneman and de Waal were pioneering researchers and great men whose work forever reshaped their fields.
Apr 7
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Ronell Smith
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March 2024
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…
Mar 31
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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.
Mar 28
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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…
Mar 21
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Your local restaurant (desperately) needs support.
The pandemic killed more than 10% of restaurants nationwide; many independent restaurants remain on 'life support' while responding to the 'new demand.'
Mar 18
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Ronell Smith
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Unlocking the power of data: Shaping the future of democracy in the digital age
Exploring the power of transparent data for public engagement and trust
Mar 8
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Ronell Smith
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February 2024
Less is more: Uncover the power of meaningful addition by subtraction
How to simplify and innovate by doing less
Feb 23
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Ronell Smith
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Challenge the narrative of hopelessness with action and results to help Black America
Empowering communities through "evidence, not arguments"
Feb 19
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A brighter lens: unveiling an accurate view of the world
The author takes us on a journey past our misconceptions to reveal an accurate portrait of a world full of hope.
Feb 8
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