hope
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Why Local Communities Matter More Than Ever
In these times, localized community support and advocacy is where we rediscover our agency and safety. Solving national and global disruption is well outside the scope of individual contributions, especially when decision-making sits with one person or office. Continue reading
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Protecting Democracy: The Rising Movement for Change
Everyday Americans took to the streets this weekend for a nationwide day of peaceful protest. From all accounts, participants represented nearly every demographic and political affiliation. What drove people to disrupt their weekend plans and join over 1,300 events in… Continue reading
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The Power of Empathy in Creating Change
Turning our attention to the complex problems of the past and the present is the beginning of creating and committing to new solutions. Illuminating hope begins with shining light on violence and injustice against humanity, wherever it may be found. Continue reading
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Hope Amidst Economic Chaos: Building Resilience Against Trump’s Tariffs
The executive actions taken since January 2025 are almost certain to hit middle and lower-class Americans the hardest, dramatically increase the risk for a global recession in the calendar year, and decrease the wealth in America for a generation. Despite… Continue reading
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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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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
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Five Core Beliefs That Foster Hope
Hope is not shallow or apathetic, it’s deep and contagious. Hope refuses to extinguish light by darkening the dreams of tomorrow because of its core beliefs. When we change our beliefs, we change our vision of the future. Continue reading
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The Human Cost of Deportation: A Call for Compassion
The harsh reality of deporting migrants and foreign travelers is becoming more apparent and alarming day by day. Sanctioned violence undermining basic human rights and due process is not only unconstitutional and inhumane but creates an unnerving precedent with untold… Continue reading
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