The rise of filter bubbles and un-civil discourse on social media demands a stronger ethos of responsibility on the part of media platforms and all consumers of information, says Jim Steyer, CEO of Common Sense Media.
As the U.S. military has become leaner, cheaper and less white, it’s more likely to be used as a tool of foreign policy, says Stanford historian David Kennedy. View Q&A with David Kennedy (PDF)
The media focused too much on polls, data and the “bright, shining comments of the day” rather than on the voices of the people and the candidates’ policies, says Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus.
Those surprised by the 2016 election outcomes had ignored widespread middle-class concerns about inequality, economic opportunity and frustration with Washington, D.C., says Stanford political science Professor Rob Reich.
The new president will need to address the changing nature of work, including more portable and universal benefits, says Natalie Foster, a strategy advisor to the Aspen Institute.
Geopolitical challenges facing the new president – from multiple regional hotspots to the spread of technology and physical changes to our planet – are complex and long term, says Adm. Gary Roughead, former chief of naval operations and a fellow at the Hoover Institution
Ideological divisions in the U.S. have become cultural and personal, but the younger generation is poised to reject tribalism and reinvent the nation once again, says Larry Kramer, president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and former dean of Stanford Law School.
Our leaders can move forward together to address poverty, tax reform and immigration reform, and heal our divisions in the process, says Manuel Pastor, professor of sociology at the University of Southern California.
The legacy of Occupy Wall Street is influencing both business and politics, says Steve Callander, a professor of political economy at Stanford Graduate School of Business. View Q&A with Steve Callander (PDF)
Intergenerational mobility has stalled in the United States, leading to widespread voter frustration about the economy, says Emmanuel Saez, professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley.
Education is central to reducing inequality and increasing mobility. Stanford economics professor Raj Chetty says we should increase support for schools that effectively serve large numbers of disadvantaged youth.
To combat inequality, the next administration should improve housing voucher policy and change our tax policy to spread wealth more equally, says Stanford economics Professor Raj Chetty.
When retired military leaders speak out on partisan issues, it is unhealthy for our democracy, says Adm. Gary Roughead, former chief of naval operations and a fellow at the Hoover Institution.
To be a successful commander in chief, you cannot underestimate or really prepare, for the intense pressures and decisions that lie ahead, says Adm. Gary Roughead, former chief of naval operations and a fellow at the Hoover Institution.
Increasing turnout among young voters requires greater recognition among politicians and society as a whole that their issues deserve attention, says Stanford political scientist Emilee Chapman.
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Sophisticated micro-targeting may win elections but finding commonalities is critical to moving the country forward, says long-time political strategist Mike McCurry.
The separation of church and state is fundamental, yet a dose of values and the Golden Rule might enhance political discourse and community, says political strategist Mike McCurry, professor of public theology at Wesley Theological Seminary.
Social media and data analytics have revolutionized elections, but in the end, it’s the candidates that matter, says David Plouffe, Barack Obama’s campaign manager.
This election has brought the issue of race back into our national dialogue; it’s time to have a broader conversation about whether we’re living the way we want to, says Stanford English Professor Paula Moya.
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While trust in politicians and institutions may be at an all-time low, we trust one another more than ever. Perhaps, suggests communication Professor Jeff Hancock, this will help us rebuild trust more broadly.
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Rising inequality, exacerbated by the 2008 financial crisis, involves significant economic, political and social costs, says Stanford political scientist Francis Fukuyama.
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The deteriorating norms of truthfulness and authority that we’ve seen throughout the 2016 election threaten the long-term integrity of U.S. institutions, says Stanford political scientist Francis Fukuyama.
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Political science Professor Margaret Levi says mudslinging, skepticism and strong disagreements are all inherent to democracy, but we can at least agree on the facts.
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Law Professor Nate Persily discusses how the internet and social media are fundamentally changing campaign finance and what is driving polarization.
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David Demarest, Stanford’s vice president for public affairs and former White House communications director, says what it takes to be an effective president hasn’t changed.
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History Professor Emeritus Albert Camarillo explains why the Latino vote in the presidential 2016 election is likely to have great impact on the outcome and results.
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History Professor Emeritus Albert Camarillo says that key questions in the immigration debate regarding native-born children and separation of families remain unresolved and problematic.
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History Professor Jack Rakove says the presidency has emerged as the strongest of the three government branches while Congress is seemingly paralyzed by partisanship.
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History Professor Jack Rakove says that the value of deliberation, a founding principle of the Republic, has been deeply damaged by primaries and professional politicians.
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