Democracy & Elections
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Compassion Over Fear: Countering Fictional Monsters
It’s an old story with the same tragic ending. From Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to the Oscar-nominated film Wicked, the presence of an outsider becomes a convenient monster to blame our anxieties and fears. Hysteria and violence against the innocent is… Continue reading
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The Impact of Trump’s Gaza Announcement on Global Peace
President Trump’s announcement about U.S. ownership of Gaza reflects a troubling departure from American values. This rhetoric exacerbates international tensions and undermines human rights. Emphasizing dignity, equality, and love, the text argues for recognizing our shared humanity as the foundation… Continue reading
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From Anger to Hope: Building a Better Tomorrow
Unity in our differences is our strength and what makes a constitutional democracy and the promise of America thrive. Distraction by division and anger is how it unravels on our watch. The greatest threat today is not a war on… Continue reading
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Chaos as a Political Strategy: A Call for Unity in Troubling Times
Progress is about collaboration and problem-solving, even when your elected government uses its seemingly unchecked power to oppress and limit the freedoms of others. So long as we are divided, we cannot create momentum to build a better tomorrow. Unity… Continue reading
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The New American Crisis: Anointing Political Violence
Shrowded in revisionist history and outlandish claims of unity and justice, the lasting consequences of President Trump’s decision to pardon his convicted supporters from January 6th are far more chilling. The result is not an act of forgiveness and mercy… Continue reading
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Understanding Deconstruction and Radicalized Movements
The loss of objective facts and truth is at the core of today’s social deconstructionist movement. As nuance, complexity, misinformation, and compelling storytelling are increasingly introduced into our social conversations, truth and facts become subjective to personal bias rather than… Continue reading
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Why Embracing Equity Inspires a Hopeful Future
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (commonly known as “DEI”) awareness initiatives are actively being undermined, pushed out, and shut down in the private and public sectors. The intended purpose of DEI has always been to empathetically reveal the beliefs and behaviors… Continue reading
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Inaugurating Power: How Democracy is Undermined
Today, the world will witness a transfer of governmental power in the United States. The more polarizing and extreme the reforms over the previous administration, the more our political system experiences shock and undermines the concept of stable governance and… Continue reading
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