Short History Lessons
Prior events teach us lessons for our decisions today.
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Signs of Weakness
The signals may be subtle, but resistance to lawlessness is rising and meeting with success.
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National Security and Social Security
Both are critical to our nation’s future. Our leaders are proving to be unreliable.
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American Embarrassment - Part II
A real and effective opposition means fewer ping-pong paddles.
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American Embarrassment
Withdrawal from the world does not make America great. Freedom thrives for Americans when we support and defend fellow democracies, not by supporting authoritarians.
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Upholding Norms. Breaking Norms.
Even among those with whom we disagree, we are part of the same community, the same nation. The norms we uphold together give us vision and vigilance to keep our communities and country strong.
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Standing Up
The truth can get through when people stand up. What are we standing up for?
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Making Decisions: Individually and Collectively
The decisions are up to us, whether we act by ourselves or together.
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Honor the Truth Seekers
Better decisions are made when we ensure we hear the minority view. Suppressing the minority view is the opposite of seeking truth; it’s about seeking and maintain control.
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Bonus Post: Passing of a Public Servant
RIP Ed Jones – Thousand Oaks Mayor and Ventura County Supervisor
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Can Lessons from Data Science Help Journalism?
You might think journalism and data science don’t really go together, but on that, I differ. Below are some thoughts on the topic and lessons we can draw from data science on how to make journalism better and more effective in these times.
Why Lies Spread Faster than the Truth
With the increasing speed of information coming at us, how do we know what’s true and what’s not, or even worse – what’s fake?
Figuring out what’s true and false is tough, and then understanding what to do about it can be even tougher. But we should recognize one aspect between lies and the truth.