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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

    Why Embracing Equity Inspires a Hopeful Future
  • 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

    Inaugurating Power: How Democracy is Undermined
  • Ending Violence in Gaza: The Role of Activism and Hope

    A ceasefire for Gaza is hardly a new beginning, but a reprieve from the chaos. For Israel and the families who have loved ones who remain as hostages, a ceasefire means the prospect of finally returning them home. Continue reading

    Ending Violence in Gaza: The Role of Activism and Hope
  • The Shift Towards Authoritarian Leadership Explained

    There is presently an overwhelming movement toward traditionalist and authoritarian styles of leadership worldwide. This is not surprising given the number of emerging challenges humanity faces. These leaders are often perceived as clear, confident, and courageous because their reality is… Continue reading

    The Shift Towards Authoritarian Leadership Explained
  • Are We Prepared?

    What happens when the electricity goes out, the water stops flowing from the faucet, and the rescue crews are overwhelmed? These are the significant problems that an increasing number of people face in today’s growing disaster zones caused by climate… Continue reading

    Are We Prepared?
  • The Moral Imperative of Collective Responsibility

    When it comes to losses created by the effects of climate change, who is to blame? Continue reading

    The Moral Imperative of Collective Responsibility
  • Empathy in the Face of Natural Disasters

    The dramatic pictures and stories on our feeds help those of us thousands of miles away empathize with the pain, suffering, and loss of those we may never meet.  Continue reading

    Empathy in the Face of Natural Disasters
  • The Rise of Extremism: A Reflection on American Society

    The recent re-election of Donald Trump highlights a profound national discontent in America, with 73% of voters feeling dissatisfied or angry. Despite his controversial actions, many Americans opted for a leader represented by anger and authoritarianism. The situation calls for… Continue reading

    The Rise of Extremism: A Reflection on American Society