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‘Honest ads’ on social media one step to an honest political system

Nearly 50 years after “follow the money” entered the American political lexicon, tools can now be built to navigate that trail instantly, but only if Silicon Valley and Washington are each so motivated.

Op-Ed

Here's why it would be wrong for Twitter to suspend Donald Trump's account

Suspension would not alter any of the president's positions, only hide them further from public criticism

Certainly, were the typical user to make a threat of violence against another individual, it would violate not just the Twitter rules, but likely also the law. That user should be suspended and held to account. But the president is not a typical user. When articulated by the commander in chief, the statements are a direct expression of U.S. foreign policy. It would be wrong for Twitter to shield them from public awareness and scrutiny.

The Windbreaker Must Be Worn

As hurricane season begins, America needs a FEMA head

June 1 marked the start of hurricane season. While the president spent the day denying the science behind storm predictions, his nominee to lead disaster response sits awaiting confirmation.

Dead Cats Can’t Lead

Comey, Trump and the Physics of Presidential Credibility

Trump’s reductive political reasoning presents an existential threat to his presidency and his ability to lead . Understanding why requires looking not to politics, but to a bit of quantum physics.

The Myth of the Career Ladder, the Realities of Donkey Kong

We too casually throw around these terms: career; career ladders; career paths and tracks. All are rather modern concepts — recent creations, far from etched in stone. The truth is: there is no single career ladder. The world doesn’t adapt to you unless you make it. You need to take ownership of your path.

The New Age of American Politics

The election of Donald Trump represents myriad transformations of our culture. Shifts in how we engage with institutions, brands and public figures stand foremost, shepherding with them tremendous developments in presidential campaign communication.