Human Rights
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Wealthy Elites and Government: A Dangerous Precedent
Taxpayers have always distrusted government spending, especially programs that benefit people, places, or initiatives that seemingly don’t impact their personal lives. A common sentiment is, “Where’s my handout?” While some might suggest it comes from a place of entitlement and… Continue reading
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The Impact of Shame on Our Society
The growing awareness of victim blaming is an example of a shift in the public consciousness that has helped bring justice for the innocent and made way for important social change through movements such as #MeToo. This is but one… Continue reading
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Justice in Gaza is a Moral Obligation
Justice does not have to demand violence in response to violence. A better justice, instead, can be a true force for goodness when it begins with compassion and curiosity. Justice then, in this way, can be a method for prevention… Continue reading
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Transforming Society Through Hope and Imagination
There is a lack of imagination in our society today. Not the kind that sparks creative ideas and innovations in art, technology, science, or design. The imagination we lack is one that conjures dreams and aspirations of a world that… Continue reading
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Burning Silence: The Relevance of ‘Fahrenheit 451’
There are few novels written in the last one-hundred years as captivating and still relevant as Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. It serves as both a critique and a warning to our modern society from the not-so-distant past. Continue reading
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Compassion Over Fear: Countering Fictional Monsters
It’s an old story with the same tragic ending. From Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to the Oscar-nominated film Wicked, the presence of an outsider becomes a convenient monster to blame our anxieties and fears. Hysteria and violence against the innocent is… Continue reading
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Why Generosity is Essential for Society
Friendship, compassion, and generosity are what sustain families and communities. It comes in many forms like helping raise our children, caring for each other when in need, celebrating life’s milestones and successes, and giving time and resources to rebuild after… Continue reading
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The Impact of Trump’s Gaza Announcement on Global Peace
President Trump’s announcement about U.S. ownership of Gaza reflects a troubling departure from American values. This rhetoric exacerbates international tensions and undermines human rights. Emphasizing dignity, equality, and love, the text argues for recognizing our shared humanity as the foundation… Continue reading
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