American democracy
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Building a Movement of Hope and Change
Movements of hope are built on seeing the world and our predicament in a different light. Refusing to cede individual power and agency to others who claim to define the rules is the beginning of telling an alternative story that… Continue reading
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Restoring Hope: Lady Liberty’s Call to Action
Lady Liberty, symbolizing hope and compassion, calls for the tired and poor of the world, as epitomized in Emma Lazarus’s poem, “The New Colossus.” However, America is currently neglecting this ideal, shutting its borders and creating divisions. The nation risks… Continue reading
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From Aggression to Humility: Rethinking Power
Power energized from love is constructive, not destructive. It’s invitational, not exclusionary. It’s progressive, not regressive. It’s collaborative, and not competitive. Desires through aggression are short-sighted. Hope through humility and love is everlasting. Continue reading
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From Nihilism to Hope: A New American Narrative
A society plagued by anxiety and confusion struggles to survive, facing distrust and division. Historical ideals of hope are fading amid cultural shifts and a lack of shared narratives. Knowledge and understanding are crucial for change, fostering personal growth through… Continue reading
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How Fear and Intimidation Shape Our Future: A Call for Change
Our social well-being and future are clearly at stake. Until the public recognizes its collective suffering and the distorted worldview we’re being subjected to, we’ll continue to live under abusive conditions before seeking help. Power has a way of silencing… Continue reading
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The Reimagination of the American Dream
As America evolved, so did the dream. Redefined in a post-World War II era, the dream was imagined in the measured outcomes of upward mobility, economic achievement, personal success, American exceptionalism, and global dominance. However, it’s this story casting America… Continue reading
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Wealthy Elites and Government: A Dangerous Precedent
Taxpayers have always distrusted government spending, especially programs that benefit people, places, or initiatives that seemingly don’t impact their personal lives. A common sentiment is, “Where’s my handout?” While some might suggest it comes from a place of entitlement and… Continue reading
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DOGE and Understanding the Impact of Dismantling Established Systems
Those leading today’s aggressive efforts to tear down “wasteful” programs and agencies from the inside claim they are doing so with an eye for innovation and “purging corruption.” In truth, their tactics are nefarious, lazy, and destructive. True innovators design,… Continue reading
Matt Till 