Romesh Ratnesar

Romesh Ratnesar

Former Bloomberg Opinion Editor

Romesh Ratnesar is a former member of the editorial board covering national security, education and immigration.

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Bloomberg Opinion

Can Apprenticeships Restore the American Dream?

A conversation with “Apprentice Nation” author Ryan Craig on why “earn and learn” college alternatives are key to giving more young Americans a path to a better future.

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2023

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

Can Apprenticeships Restore the American Dream?

A conversation with “Apprentice Nation” author Ryan Craig on why “earn and learn” college alternatives are key to giving more young Americans a path to a better future.

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October 23, 2022

October 23, 2022

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

Why Can’t Workers Get the Skills They Need?

A conversation with authors Stephen Goldsmith and Kate Markin Coleman on how the US’s fragmented workforce development system hurts businesses and limits economic opportunity — and what’s needed to fix it.

Kentuckiana Electrical Apprenticeship & Training Ahead Of Initial Jobless Claims

September 1, 2022

September 1, 2022

The Problem With College Is So Much Bigger Than Student Debt

Biden’s plan is a Band-Aid solution to a bigger issue: A low return on tuition for too many people. But there’s still hope for a better system.

The Problem With College Is So Much Bigger Than Student Debt

July 3, 2022

July 3, 2022

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

Can Immigrants Save American Democracy?

A conversation with Leah Boustan, co-author of “Streets of Gold,” about what big data reveals about the economic success of immigrant families and why newcomers are the most patriotic Americans.

Naturalization Ceremony Held At Stonewall In New York City In Recognition Of Pride Month

May 11, 2022

May 11, 2022

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

Why Is Dealing With the Government So Painful?

A conversation with Jason Miller, deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, on what the pandemic revealed about government effectiveness and why improving customer experience is critical to democracy.

Federal Government Offers Free Rapid Covid Tests By Mail

December 3, 2021

December 3, 2021

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

Is a College Education a Safe Investment?

A Q&A with U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal on canceling student-loan debts, the pandemic’s hit to college enrollment and why elite schools should pay less attention to college rankings.

Students and lecturers gathered at UCLA Bruin Plaza to celebrate with s rally after a strike was averted Wednesday morning. Lecturers across the UC system were planning to strike Wednesday and Thursday over unfair labor practices.

October 15, 2021

October 15, 2021

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

Should Computer Science Be Required in High Schools?

A Q&A with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on how he turned his state into a hub for technology and why expanding computer science education is critical to national security.

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July 18, 2021

July 18, 2021

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: Can U.S. Workers Close the Skills Gap?

A Q&A with General Assembly CEO Lisa Lewin on how the pandemic accelerated demand for digital skills — and what’s needed to give more Americans access to them.

The Big Question: Can U.S. Workers Close the Skills Gap?

May 16, 2021

May 16, 2021

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: Can the U.S. Close Its Digital Divide?

A Q&A with Rose Stuckey Kirk, head of corporate social responsibility at Verizon, on how to expand broadband access in underserved communities — and why companies shouldn’t shy away from political controversies.

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March 7, 2021

March 7, 2021

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: Can a Guaranteed Income Help End Poverty?

A Q&A with former Stockton, California mayor Michael Tubbs on why giving Americans cash is an idea whose time has come.

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February 21, 2021

February 21, 2021

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: Can the World Learn to Live With Covid?

A Q&A with Charles Kenny, author of “The Plague Cycle,” on what history teaches about how societies overcome infectious diseases.

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January 24, 2021

January 24, 2021

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: How Should Internet Speech Be Regulated?

A Q&A with author and former Facebook adviser Dipayan Ghosh on the right way to hold social media companies accountable for the content on their platforms.

Twitter Permanently Bans President Donald Trump's Account

January 10, 2021

January 10, 2021

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: Can the U.S. Defuse Violent Right-Wing Extremism?

A Q&A with Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on how government and businesses should respond to Jan. 6 and the rising threat to democracy.

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November 29, 2020

November 29, 2020

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

Can America’s Presidential Transition Process Be Fixed?

A Q&A with political scientist Martha Joynt Kumar on the costs of a delayed transfer of power and why reform requires leadership, not just legislation.

Can America’s Presidential Transition Process Be Fixed?

November 9, 2020

November 9, 2020

The Five Things Biden Must Do to Repair the Harm Trump Has Done

The president-elect must begin to build a modern, expert-led civil service and bring talent back into the executive branch.

The Five Things Biden Must Do to Repair the Harm Trump Has Done

November 8, 2020

November 8, 2020

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: Is a College Degree Still Worth It?

A Q&A with National University President David Andrews on how the pandemic will transform the business of higher education.

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October 25, 2020

October 25, 2020

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: Can Corporate Fraud Be Fixed?

A Q&A with author Tyler Maroney on how private investigators help keep businesses honest.

Despite Goldman Sachs Troubles, Wall St Reflects Financial Sector Recovery

September 27, 2020

September 27, 2020

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: Can the U.S. Restrain Worsening Wildfires?

A Q&A with former National Fire Chief Tom Harbour on the need for fire resilience and greater support for those battling the flames.

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September 6, 2020

September 6, 2020

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Big Question: Can Silicon Valley Boost Black Americans?

A Q&A with CodePath.org founder Michael Ellison on how technology companies should fight racial inequality.

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August 16, 2020

August 16, 2020

OpinionRomesh Ratnesar

The Problem: Remote Learning Doesn’t Work For All Students

A middle-school principal embraces the challenge of helping students thrive online.

The Problem: Remote Learning Doesn’t Work For All Students