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Rural communities dotting America’s middle may lack the economic luster that characterize Silicon Valley and the DC Beltway, but innovation and entrepreneurial zeal are more than alive and well. What does economic opportunity look like, and who is driving it? What are the catalysts that will drive small town economies to a prosperous future? Hear from an entrepreneur whose distillery could have a transformative effect on agriculture and associated suppliers; an exec who thrives in driving start up success; and a business development leader who works across industries and communities in an effort to scale economic growth. Investing in new enterprises, creating capital, and cultivating innovation are the tools of leaders in the Heartland dedicated to controlling their own destiny.
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Technology
Our national conversation is increasingly defined by deep divisions, worries about the stability of our political system, and even threats of political violence. Yet, in the m...
Love is an emotion and an instinct for sure, but the ability to love is a skill that every young person should be taught, given how important relationships and love are to eve...
What would happen if genetic sequencing were standard care for undiagnosed diseases? And how can we ensure that the future of genomics benefits everyone, not just the one perc...
American conservatives have traditionally supported a free market domestically, free trade internationally, low taxes, limited regulation, and a limited federal government. To...
Economic growth is frequently defined as the increase in value of everything in an economy. Standard of living, access to health care, and minimum wage are some of the standar...
When endeavoring to stay informed about a 2020 campaign landscape that features dozens of candidates, it can be tempting to rely on political polling as a shortcut to news-gat...
The divide between targeted values-based approaches and broad-based efforts remains a fascinating reflection of the tensions inherent in Trump-era women’s organizing.
Just how unevenly is “upward mobility” dispersed throughout the country?
What if when you posted something on Twitter or Instagram or another service, the platform gave you feedback? For example, “You just upset 10,000 people.”
Computer systems don’t anticipate all the types of people who might use them. What are the innocuous, and more problematic, consequences of this?
The fear of running out of charge still drives consumer habits around electric vehicles.
History has made the term "socialism" vague and unproductive, according to linguistics professor John McWhorter. Should it be retired?
Valerie Jarrett shares advice on stepping out of your comfort zone, her favorite memories from inside the White House, and how we can empower women and working families.
What exactly is corporate purpose? How can it provide more viable and enduring success for business and communities? Bobbi Silten, managing director of the Shared Value Initia...