by Mari K Eder | Oct 29, 2020 | Ethics
Studies, polls, and surveys continue to demonstrate that Americans’ trust in democratic and civil-society institutions is at rock bottom. Given that fact, how can Americans approach upcoming elections with any semblance of confidence in the voting process and even in... 
by Mari K Eder | Sep 10, 2020 | Ethics
Just days before the Davos International Economic Forum in January, global public relations firm Edelman Communications released the 2020 Trust Barometer. The result showed trust in institutions at record lows. CEO Richard Edelman described the results as... 
by Mari K Eder | Nov 18, 2018 | Ethics
An unknown sage observed, “Information is a tool of warfare, and information is warfare itself.” Three months ago, WAR ROOM featured my essay exploring the deteriorating information environment. Things are not getting better. Two major institutions are now... 
by Mari K Eder | Aug 22, 2018 | Ethics
No, there aren’t any zombies. But there are bots and trolls, hackers, hijacked accounts, propaganda, and pretenders of all sorts. Lies and liars abound. How do we succeed in this toxic information environment and maintain the bond of trust with our soldiers and...