Homelessness in America is not a crisis of ideas. It is a crisis of follow-through. Every few years, headlines declare a renewed focus. Tent encampments become election issues. […]
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The Broken Bridge Between Research and Policy
Most people believe that if a study proves something works, the system will change. That is not how it goes. We live in a country where the machinery […]
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Still Using Google? So Are 90% of Us. That’s Kind of the Problem.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a major antitrust lawsuit against Google in October 2020. That legal challenge could reshape how small businesses operate in the digital economy. […]
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A Thank You to Senator Dick Durbin
Leadership is not simply about holding power. It is about knowing when to pass it on. Senator Dick Durbin’s decision to step aside after a lifetime of public […]
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Mentorship as Infrastructure
Somewhere between staying current and staying employed, there’s a gap most people don’t talk about. It’s the space between what you used to be great at and what […]
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From Wall Street to Cell Blocks: The Monetization of Detention in a Globalized Fear Economy
The architecture of mass incarceration is evolving, and it is wearing a suit. This week, a plan emerged from the shadow corridors of militarized entrepreneurship. Erik Prince, the […]
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The Disappearing Dial Tone: Why Basic Customer Service is Now a Premium Feature
Tornadoes ripped through Central Indiana last night, leaving wide swaths of the region without power. In times like these, communication becomes a lifeline, literally. Yet for too many […]
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A Quiet Victory, A Clear Message
Last night’s judicial election in Wisconsin wasn’t just a local affair. It was a referendum, not just on partisan politics, but on whether our democratic institutions can still […]
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This Time, the People Won
Last night, something remarkable happened in Wisconsin. In a special election many thought would fly under the radar, the people delivered a sharp, resounding answer to a question […]
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Who Gets the Keys? How AI is Deciding Who Can Buy a Home
Redlining shaped America’s housing and financial systems for decades. Banks and developers systematically excluded Black and immigrant communities from wealth-building opportunities through discriminatory loan practices. That history left […]