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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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The Need for a New Leadership Model Today
With two United States presidents and other world leaders openly expressing their very real and secret intelligence-informed worries in the open about the growing threat of nuclear conflict, the time is now to turn the page on inadequate methods and… Continue reading
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Dealmaking in Gaza and Ukraine: The Generational Impact on Peace and Prosperity
In both Ukraine and Gaza, the President and his allies seem to only have personal self-interest and power in mind. Claiming to be for peace, they’re on the brink of a business deal using the collective economic power of the… Continue reading
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Political Extremism Is Unsustainable
Extremism fails because it presumes its worldview is always correct. When political extremists gain enough adherents and power through empty promises and manipulation, they attempt to implement their overzealous ideas at scale. These are the well-worn tactics of authoritarians, high-control… 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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Burning Silence: The Relevance of ‘Fahrenheit 451’
There are few novels written in the last one-hundred years as captivating and still relevant as Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. It serves as both a critique and a warning to our modern society from the not-so-distant past. Continue reading
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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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Why Generosity is Essential for Society
Friendship, compassion, and generosity are what sustain families and communities. It comes in many forms like helping raise our children, caring for each other when in need, celebrating life’s milestones and successes, and giving time and resources to rebuild after… Continue reading
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