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From the Red Scare to the DEI Purge: The Circle of American Hysteria
Oh America, baseball, apple pie, and deeply irrational public panics, has once again found itself in the throes of an ideological purge....
Feb 11


TikTok’s Free Speech Hypocrisy and the Trillion-Dollar Double Standard: Why Should the U.S. Fund China’s Growth?
TikTok’s claim that banning the app infringes on free speech is a textbook example of irony so rich it could be served with a fortune...
Jan 18


A New Year’s Resolution for the Golden State Warriors Front Office: Trade Steph and Dray
As the calendar turns to 2025, it’s time for the Golden State Warriors to confront an inevitable truth: the era of Stephen Curry and...
Jan 5


America First, But Smarter: Lessons from the Brain Drain and the H-1B Mess
Let’s take a stroll back to the 1960s, when America had a clear strategy for world domination—not through force, but through brilliance....
Dec 31, 2024


Why Reforming the H-1B Visa Program Is Critical for America’s Future
One of the most pressing challenges for entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley—and across the U.S.—is competing for top tech talent. America’s...
Dec 29, 2024


Elon Musk’s Wild Washington Ride: How the New Sheriff Made Congress Blink
Grab your popcorn, folks—there’s a new sheriff in Washington, D.C., and his name is Elon Musk. The Capitol just got its first taste of...
Dec 20, 2024


As Fauci Falls, Bhattacharya Rises: Business Lessons from the COVID Leadership Circus
If leadership during the pandemic were a Broadway production, Dr. Anthony Fauci would have been the director, constantly rewriting the...
Dec 17, 2024


From Hoodies to Heels: Bill Belichick Tackles UNC Football with a Kelvin Sampson Twist
The college football universe just turned upside down—and in the best way possible. Pundits are losing their collective minds. Bill...
Dec 15, 2024


Musk’s Mission: Crushing WFH Dreams, One Fluorescent Light and Office Chair at a Time
Elon Musk’s appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—yes, it’s real, and yes, the acronym is hilariously...
Dec 9, 2024


The High Cost of Review Fraud: How Fake Reviews Hurt Consumers and Businesses
Online reviews are fast becoming the cornerstone of modern consumer decision-making. According to recent data, an overwhelming 98% of...
Dec 5, 2024


Joe Biden Declares Himself a Lame Duck—Oops, I Mean “Final Weeks of His Presidency”
Sometimes, the President of the United States delivers a speech so impactful, so memorable, and powerful that it leaves us pondering the...
Dec 5, 2024


South Korea’s Democratic Crisis: A Stark Contrast to North Korea and a Test of U.S. Commitment
South Korea’s democracy is facing its gravest challenge in decades. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law represents a...
Dec 4, 2024


Joe Biden, Hunter, and the Power of a Presidential Pardon
Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, marks one of the most polarizing moves of his presidency and political career. This...
Dec 3, 2024


The Decline of Respect in Rivalry Games: A Call for Decency and Tradition
This past weekend marked one of the most exciting traditions in sports: college football rivalry weekend. These iconic games showcase...
Dec 1, 2024


Disrupting Development: Keynote Part 2
Keynote (Part 1) Bonnie Glick, Deputy Administrator of the US Agency for International Development and Maury Blackman, CEO of Premise...
Sep 20, 2019


Disrupting Development: Keynote Part 1
Keynote (Part 1) Bonnie Glick, Deputy Administrator of the US Agency for International Development and Maury Blackman, CEO of Premise...
Sep 19, 2019


Maury Blackman, Premise Data
Nov 14, 2018 Real-time data collection through mobile technology is key to making development more effective, says Premise Data's Maury...
Nov 14, 2018


Devex World 2018: From Data to Action
June 12, 2018 How can we turn data insights into practice? Premise President and CEO Maury Blackman discusses key themes and takeaways...
Jun 13, 2018


Devex World 2018: Acting on the data revolution
June 12, 2018 Premise President and CEO Maury Blackman shares practical guidance for acting on data insights.
Jun 12, 2018


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