“It is my conviction that we are going through the greatest technological and economic shift in human history, and our political class is completely asleep at the switch.”
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Our Conversation With Berny Belvedere, Founder of Arc Digital
“People who read us will gain a better perspective overall of the issues that we produce. Why wouldn’t we want to be as influential as possible?“
Venezuela Provides an Unlikely Investing Lesson
No one usually looks to Venezuela for investment advice, but there is one thing the South American country can teach us.
Lawyer, Photographer, and Activist Sara Bennett Talks Prison System and Life after Parole
“…after you’ve been away for 25 or 30 years, the likelihood of your having a family is pretty slim. A lot of people’s parents die while they’re in prison. Women don’t have the same support network as men do in prison which I think people find surprising.”
Interview with Andrew Yang, 2020 Presidential Candidate
“It is my conviction that we are going through the greatest technological and economic shift in human history, and our political class is completely asleep at the switch.”
From Super Bowl Champion to Conservative Thinker: An Interview with Burgess Owens
“These players are heroes to many young black boys. Sadly, now they see their heroes disrespecting the flag and our country. It’s a terrible message to send.”
How One Organization Is Taking on Partisan Polarization
Unite America is on a mission to bring the moderates back to government.
Interview: Former Clinton Administration Official on Why He Became a Republican
“Rising tides lift all boats, whether they’re white, black, brown, yellow, immigrant, or any other American.”
Interview: Small Business Owner and Sec. of State Brian Kemp
“I know that you can’t completely run government like a company, but you can bring in business principles and processes.”
Bitcoin: Four Contrarian Perspectives
A Nobel Laureate economist, the next Chairman of the Fed, an investment banker and a legendary investor weigh in on the Bitcoin phenomenon.
An Interview with Geoff Duncan: Pitcher, Businessman, and Now Candidate for Lt. Governor
“I want to create a culture in Georgia as Lieutenant Governor that rewards good policy over good politics.”
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I Served in a Foreign Military, and It Was Perfectly Legal
As my family swore an oath to pledge allegiance to the United States, a year later I was swearing allegiance to the Republic of Finland.
ActBlue: Remaking Political Fundraising
One organization you have probably never heard of has raised billions for progressive campaigns.
This Yale Startup is Changing the Job Recruitment Game
Job-matching sites Internships.com and WayUp have a new competitor.
An Unlikely Lesson from the Venezuelan Stock Market
No one usually looks to Venezuela for investment advice, but there is one thing the South American country can teach us.