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Human Rights

  • 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

    The Power of Empathy in Creating Change
  • 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
  • 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

    Five Core Beliefs That Foster Hope
  • 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

    The Human Cost of Deportation: A Call for Compassion
  • 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

    Restoring Hope: Lady Liberty’s Call to Action
  • 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

    Bring In the Women and Children to Negotiate Peace
  • 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    Education in America faces significant challenges, including rising costs, outdated models, and inequitable access.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
  • 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

    Fear and Justice: The State of Rights in America