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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
ALBERT EINSTEIN
In Defense of Disagreement
The idea that civilization is headed someplace is a defining feature of the West. Since at least the late Middle Ages, we have believed ourselves to be headed someplace better, even if slowly. Many moments lay ahead to ensure that belief has not been misguided.
Federation Day
Federation Day may be “future history,” but it’s worth celebrating in 2022.
Rethinking the Threat of Terrorism
As we consider shifting our counterterrorism resources closer to home, it’s also worth considering how much this agenda costs us. Susan Craig explores the root causes terrorism at home and abroad, as well as what we can do to address it.
The Divide Between Communities: It’s Time for Change
Cindy Huang invites us all to openly talk about and address the problems we face together as Americans. She explores the history of anti-Asian racism and invites improved understanding of the unique experiences of AAPI individuals.
Hurrah the Ides of March
StandPoint’s thirteenth year in business coincides with the Ides of March. We choose to see this overlap as a sign of the staying power of compelling stories.
A Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic
It feels like everyone is looking back on where they were last year more than ever. Here’s some tips on messaging.
Lessons Learned While Working from Home
Remote work certainly has it’s challenges but the lessons learned along the way have proved invaluable.
The January 6 Insurrection: Why Intel is NOT to Blame
Let’s not forget why it was so hard for anyone to boldly proclaim that the mob that was descending on DC was a violent, existential threat to our democracy.
A Compelling Argument for Visual Storytelling
More than a tweet or a soundbite, the video that captured the events on the ground during the insurrection on January 6th offer a complete picture of what actually happened.
Can-Do Spirit in a Can’t-Do Age
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory just showed us that America's can-do spirit is still alive, even in a can't-do age.