hope
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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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Bring In the Women and Children to Negotiate Peace
The world of tomorrow is built on the ethos of today. For the nihilist, their world is built on revenge. But for believers of a better tomorrow, our’s is built on hope. Continue reading
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Fear and Justice: The State of Rights in America
President Trump’s executive order under the Alien Enemies Act for the detention of Venezuelan gang members has sparked controversy due to its violation of due process. Secrecy and force undermine justice and safety in society. The fear of authoritarian governance… 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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Building Hope Locally
A safer and more peaceful world begins with cultivating progress in our communities. Global forces will do as they do. Damage will be done and those in positions of influence and power will walk closer to danger as others actively… Continue reading
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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
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Rebuilding Hope in a Post-COVID World
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed human history, exposing vulnerabilities in various systems and compelling society to confront its frailty. As the world recovers, it faces a collective trauma requiring integration of individual experiences for a hopeful future. Emphasizing compassionate collaboration and… Continue reading
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Einstein on Human Rights: A Modern Reckoning
In 1954, Albert Einstein warned of the dangers of political power abuses threatening human rights. Today, similar threats arise as governments silence dissent under the guise of national security. The struggle for universal human rights continues, requiring vigilance and action… Continue reading
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