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How to Read a Convention
With the Democratic VP selection made, observers look back at conventions of the past for ideas of what this year’s conventions might forecast for the future.
The Benefits of Stable Leadership
The relative stability in Congressional leadership is not just a relief; it’s a catalyst for positive change. It’s unleashing a flurry of pent-up activity, some of which may endure well beyond the next election.
Third Party Dreams Distract from Real Centrism
Every four years we see an extra day in February, an Olympic torch in the summer, and the emergence of third parties in the one place they are guaranteed to be the least effective and beneficial: Presidential politics.
Corporate Values Come From Within
If there is a message corporate leaders should take from an examination of the current DEI and ESG environment, it is that their actions should reflect the values they support over the long term, not posturing for the short business cycle. There is no easy play. Businesses should assess their objectives and impact, then make real choices and stand by them.
Signs of Congressional Life in an Election Year
There’s an old piece of Washington wisdom that says you can’t get anything done in an election year – especially a Presidential election year. But both chambers of Congress have recently showed surprising contrasts to that line of thinking, raising the possibility that major legislation may yet reach President Biden’s desk in 2024.
The North Capital Forum: Presented by the U.S.-Mexico Foundation
The North American Forum achieved its mission of bringing representatives from Canada, Mexico, and the United States together to chart a path forward for a mutually beneficial partnership.