Third Woman in a Row to Deliver State of the Union Response. Does It Matter?

by Christine Jahnke and Kelly Dittmar

The State of the Union: Keep Rebuilding

Let me summarize the President’s message in three words: Keep rebuilding America. Beyond…

State of the Union Preview: 20 Days Till Democrats Caucus for 8 More Years of Progress

Tonight, President Barack Obama will give his final State of the Union address to the country, just 20 days away from the First in the Nation Iowa Caucuses. It’s both a time for us in Iowa to reflect on the incredible accomplishments we’ve…

“I Believe in Change Because I Believe in You.”

Throughout President Obama’s final State of the Union, I thought back on stages of my life as they related to his rise in politics.

The State of the Union is social

There’s a point I’ve been hammering for years now (and I do mean years): the rise of social networks…

#SOTU2016 & Why it’s More Important Than Ever We Make People Feel Welcome in Their Own Country

How to Fix the Politics of Tribalism

Last night, President Obama’s final State of the Union address called for an end to the politics of tribalism and of fear, and of the impact of malice, gridlock, and money in Washington.

On the President’s Final State of the Union: Let’s Own the Finish Line.

Seven years ago, I remember…