Why is the TPP so controversial? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States, on Quora: This is an important question. And the answer reflects a larger paradox we’re …

Florida Seniors vs. Hispanics: Who will turn out to vote? Imagine going to the polls on election day and your polling location has been shut down or your right to vote challenged or worse, you’re taunted by people at the polling site because you’re a person of color. These are …

Mall of America closing on Thanksgiving Day Brian Rich has been waging a five-year battle to protest retailers that open on Thanksgiving. He says some stores are finally listening. When Toys R Us said it would open on Thanksgiving in 2011, Rich started a page on Facebook opposing it, dubbing …

Most market metrics point to Clinton victory The latest twist in the Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton election saga is sending stocks slumping Friday afternoon. The Dow shed over 125 points after news hit that the FBI is re-opening its investigation into Clinton’s personal email server just 11 days before …

Trade shows, conferences, talks, panels, salons and everything in between are almost a business requirement these days. According to market researcher IBISWorld, conferences and trade shows are a $13.8 billion industry, and growing. There’s a lot of competition for your attention – and your money – so choosing wisely is …

COPPELL, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mannatech®, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a global health and wellness company committed to transforming lives to make a better world, is offering employees a half-day off from work at its corporate office as a reward to encourage voting in the upcoming presidential election on November 8. The company’s headquarters …

CENTENNIAL, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast announced Sarah Gustashaw was promoted to Vice President of Finance for the West Division. She will direct the Comcast West Division finance and business operations.

From Demographics Pro Vehement Trump supporters abound on Twitter. That much is obvious to anyone who has used the service. Who exactly they are, and how broad a swath of society they represent, has been harder to pin down. Are they largely Russian bots, as some reports have suggested? Are …

There’s no doubt that diversity is one of the most reliable sources of innovative ideas. But creating a diverse team is just the first step. To reap the rewards, leaders must create an inclusive workplace. “Diversity and inclusion” are so often lumped together that they’re frequently assumed to be the …

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Wintrust Financial Corporation