Government & Politics

Not So Happy Sequester Day
It’s not often that political issues come into play in the world of content marketing. But today there’s an issue that you will find completely unavoidable online, offline, and on... read more

Understanding the Freedom Of Information Act
The UK’s Freedom of Information Act (FOI) came into force in January 2005. The FOI Act enables the general public to access a wide range of information held by public... read more

How Intelligence Analysis Keeps America Moving
Security agencies play a key role towards the development of a nation. When it comes to security, intelligence analysis in America is something all the citizens look forward to. Not... read more

How to Fix the “Gun Issue” and Why it Won’t Work
1I recently read/listened to two excellent pieces that opened my eyes on the issues surrounding guns. Like many, I was an emotional wreck after the killings in Newton, CT. I... read more

Team Obama Mastered the Science of Mass Persuasion — And Won
Last October, a colleague and I speculated on how a special, powerful form of predictive analytics would revolutionize presidential campaigning — and, if successful, how it might be poorly received... read more

Liability Insurance For Guns Proposed By Federal Lawmakers In The US
1Lawmakers consider liability insurance a solution to the gun control issue Gun control has been a very hot topic in the U.S. The country has seen a spate of violent... read more

Inauguration Day: President Barack Obama Swears-in For the Second Time.
Today was the presidential inauguration. Millions of viewers tuned in and watched President Barack Obama being wearing in for another four year term. Obama’s swearing-in was different from the first... read more

President Obama’s Gun Control Has The One Million Mom Movement Behind It
1If you start to see 1MM4GC chalked on your sidewalk or bus shelter, don’t assume it’s urban graffiti. For it carries an important message. 1MM4CG is the stamp of One... read more

Gun Control All Sides Can Agree On
2Most issues have two sides. Getting both sides to come to agreement on any issue is not always easy, especially when it comes to gun control. But in light of... read more

Fiscal Cliff Deal Reached: Why 2013 Will Be Better Than 2012
Politics are always a complicated issue. But something as large as the fiscal cliff dilemma affects all of us directly. Regardless of where you stand, if you’re an agency owner,... read more

Fiscal Cliff – What Is It?
Debate over the fiscal cliff is a dominant issue in Washington. However, according to recent research 42% of Americans do not fully understand the consequences of the tax and spending... read more

Globalization – A Helpful or Harmful Concept?
We live in an increasingly globalized world – that much is certain. But what does globalization really mean and is it a helpful or harmful aspect of socio-economic revolution? What... read more

Making the Cloud and Privacy Regulations Across the Globe Work Together
Australian companies are a step closer to fines of up to $1.1 million for severe or repeated breaches of privacy regulations. – “Committee recommends bill containing new penalties after serious... read more

Cloud Computing in China – Data Privacy and State Secret Laws Don’t Have to Thwart Widespread Adoption
Driven by large-scale government initiatives as well as private investment, cloud computing has become a hot growth area in China. Named a ‘Strategic Emerging Industry’ in the government’s 12th Five... read more

Women in the Military (Including Serving on Subs)
The novel LT. COMMANDER MOLLIE SANDERS that I wrote with my husband features the first woman serving on a sub. When Mitch and I originally wrote the story, women were... read more

