Ben BookerThe Politics of Dislocation and GrievanceThere is a well-documented psychological trait called loss aversion. Essentially, it refers to the innate reaction people have to more…Sep 14, 2018Sep 14, 2018
Ben BookerBuilding Over Cutting: Why We Need Infrastructure Spending, Not Tax CutsThe Republican-controlled Congress is on the eve of passing a historic, major tax reform bill. Setting aside what I consider the tax bill’s…Dec 18, 2017Dec 18, 2017
Ben BookerThe CEO President: The Promises and Pitfalls of Business Experience Being Applied to GovernmentThere is a popular belief among the American public that if government operated more like a business or adopted the principles of business…Feb 16, 2017Feb 16, 2017
Ben BookerToo Toxic: The Roots of the U.S.’ Politically Divisive and Ineffective EnvironmentIt is no secret that the U.S.’ political debate and process has become divisive, toxic, and ineffective. The 2016 election was defined by a…Jan 19, 2017Jan 19, 2017
Ben BookerTrump’s Troubles: The Major National Security Challenges Facing the Trump AdministrationDonald Trump enters the U.S. presidency as the most disruptive foreign policy leader since WWII. He ran on reassessing and perhaps even…Jan 5, 2017Jan 5, 2017