Matt Till

Education

  • Why the Civil Rights Movement Matters Today

    Today, we are at risk of losing the social equity and institutional reforms necessary to make segregation, discrimination, and racism a true reality of the past. Contrary to common misconceptions that presume the Civil Rights movement is “over” or “settled… Continue reading

    Why the Civil Rights Movement Matters Today
  • The Dangers of Ideological Tyranny in Democracy

    The deconstruction of democratic institutions and social progress continues at a manic pace. From the courts to cultural spaces, we are on a trajectory where there will soon be nothing sacred or unaffected by ideological tyrants if left unchecked. Continue reading

    The Dangers of Ideological Tyranny in Democracy
  • Protecting Freedom of Speech in Universities Today

    Colleges and universities, both public and private, are spaces where ideas are shared, skills for life are developed, and engagement with society at the highest levels is practiced. They have always been institutions of progress and consternation. Today, they are… Continue reading

    Protecting Freedom of Speech in Universities Today
  • American Education Needs Investment, Not Dismantling

    Education in America faces significant challenges, including rising costs, outdated models, and inequitable access. The Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education may hinder progress and endanger vital protections. Advocating for innovative, equitable education is essential to… Continue reading

    American Education Needs Investment, Not Dismantling
  • Reimagining Authority: Co-creation and Community Solutions

    The systems that built today’s world are not the ones to sustain tomorrow. Future-thinking leaders and societies learn to appreciate the rules of the past that helped establish the present-day reality. At the same time, they acknowledge their weakness in… Continue reading

    Reimagining Authority: Co-creation and Community Solutions
  • 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

    How Fear and Intimidation Shape Our Future: A Call for Change
  • Rethinking Success: More Than Measured Outcomes

    The modern economy, driven by output and profit, devalues human well-being and exploits workers. This system, while efficient for production, fails to recognize the complexity and interconnectedness of human beings. A better future requires a shift towards an “input economy”… Continue reading

    Rethinking Success: More Than Measured Outcomes
  • Embracing Progress in a Time of Weariness

    Costs of food and everyday goods are rising. Schools are closing. Commutes are getting longer. Healthcare costs are increasing while access becomes more difficult. Homelessness is increasing. Substance abuse is climbing. Social services are collapsing. Compensations are not keeping pace.… Continue reading

    Embracing Progress in a Time of Weariness