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Frank blogs regularly for the Huffington Post and writes occasional columns and articles for publications such as the International Business Times and The Economic Times of India.
Frank writes on a wide variety of topics that are critical to shaping the future of America and the American dream and to making the United States and the world a better place. These include: Business; education; poverty and inequality; politics and public policy; immigration; manufacturing; innovation; leadership; citizenship; and social commentary.
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Interdependence Day: Celebrating the “Us” in USA
The country is currently awash in controversy over two topics. One is the appropriateness of locating a mosque near ground zero in New York City. The other is the discussion about revising the 14th amendment to address the citizenship status of the children of "illegal immigrants" born in the United States. These issues are the tip of the iceberg and symptoms of an underlying problem. That problem is the fragile status of the American community and our relations to each other as Americans. … [Read more...]
On July 22, after a long and grueling contest of wills and words, the Senate approved the extension of unemployment benefits. As happens too frequently on Capitol Hill, this was a case of time, energy, and talent substantially misspent. While the good senators were debating the pros and cons of extension, they continued to dodge and avoid the real issue which is addressing the jobs and economic crisis consuming this country. What we got was the extension of an unemployment bill that … [Read more...]
Take America Forward: A Citizen’s Call to Arms
Take back America! That's the battle cry of the Tea Party movement whose members want to accomplish this by taking the country back to its roots and the halcyon days of yesteryear. Their agenda centers primarily on limiting the role of government and elevating individual rights that were initially established by our founders for the few. The Tea Partiers unfortunately are twentieth century citizens locked in an eighteenth century mindset. On one hand, the Tea Partiers should be commended for … [Read more...]
Take America Forward: A Citizen’s Call to Arms
Take back America! That's the battle cry of the Tea Party movement whose members want to accomplish this by taking the country back to its roots and the halcyon days of yesteryear. Their agenda centers primarily on limiting the role of government and elevating individual rights that were initially established by our founders for the few. The Tea Partiers unfortunately are twentieth century citizens locked in an eighteenth century mindset. On one hand, the Tea Partiers should be commended for … [Read more...]
Mr. Frank Islam has been appointed as a member of the Industry Trade Advisory Committee
Renewing the American Dream
Summary This past decade has been a decade of decline for the United States. This decade will be the decisive decade. The decisions we make and the actions we take in it will determine the future of America and the American dream. Concerned citizens understand this and want to get involved in shaping America’s future. However, they have lost trust and confidence in their leaders, institutions and the "governing elite." They are searching for a resource to help them think about and respond to … [Read more...]
Frank Islam is appointed as a member of the International Advisory Council of the United States Institute of Peace
Renewal Matters for America’s Future – Not Recovery
Conventional wisdom is that once the United States achieves full economic recovery we will be out of the woods. Conventional wisdom is wrong! For America to succeed in the 21st century, it must move from recession, through recovery to renewal. Recovery is a means not an end. The end must be to renew America by creating a 21st century competitive advantage for the nation and its citizens. The reason for this is simple. America’s current economy is structurally challenged and the … [Read more...]
Renewal Matters for America’s Future – Not Recovery
Conventional wisdom is that once the United States achieves full economic recovery we will be out of the woods. Conventional wisdom is wrong! For America to succeed in the 21st century, it must move from recession, through recovery to renewal. Recovery is a means not an end. The end must be to renew American by creating a 21st century competitive advantage for the nation and its citizens. The reason for this is simple. America’s current economy is structurally challenged and the … [Read more...]