Sophie Quinton
Sophie Quinton covers the White House as a Staff Reporter at the National Journal. Since joining National Journal, Sophie has covered politics, health care and national security.
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How to Design a 'Buy Local' Campaign That Actually Works
After job loss and the Recession crippled an Ohio town, 2 young residents got to work resurrecting the town's small business core.
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How Smartphones Could Revolutionize the Way We Heat and Cool Our Homes
Customers could run their appliances and manage their utilities from their mobile devices, cutting down on power use.
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The Economic Case for Paying Your Cashiers $40K a Year
Companies like Trader Joe's and Costco are proving that the decision to offer low wages is a choice, not an economic necessity.
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An Ingenious Banking Model: Speak Spanish and Serve Immigrants
For one North Carolina credit union, courting Latino immigrant members is a risk that pays off.
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San Antonio: A Hub for Investment in Mexico
The city exports more products and services to Mexico than 42 other American states combined.
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Mayor Julian Castro on Building a City's 'Brain Power'
In an interview, Castro lays out a plan for "closing the skills gap that exists in just about every community."
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Can San Antonio Displace Austin as Texas's Tech Hub?
The city has been quietly establishing itself as a center for computer industries.
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San Antonio's Ingenious Plan To Get Kids Good Jobs Out of High School
By bringing employers and schools together, the Alamo Academies suit the city's job needs and give students a head start.
