President Trump
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War and Peace: Are We Living an Orwellian Nightmare?
Orwell’s thrilling tale was fit for an emerging Cold War era. In 1984, he imagined a world redefined by atomic war that chose to side with authoritarian regimes in exchange for the allure of peace and security. Today, his novel… Continue reading
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Populism vs. Governance: What Trump’s Leadership Reveals
Political elections in the United States have increasingly been portrayed as an existential battle for liberty and freedom. The war-like language is successful in stoking fear, anxiety, and votes. The Trump campaign and MAGA movement have capitalized on this theme… Continue reading
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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Education in America faces significant challenges, including rising costs, outdated models, and inequitable access.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
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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
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Dealmaking in Gaza and Ukraine: The Generational Impact on Peace and Prosperity
In both Ukraine and Gaza, the President and his allies seem to only have personal self-interest and power in mind. Claiming to be for peace, they’re on the brink of a business deal using the collective economic power of the… Continue reading
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Political Extremism Is Unsustainable
Extremism fails because it presumes its worldview is always correct. When political extremists gain enough adherents and power through empty promises and manipulation, they attempt to implement their overzealous ideas at scale. These are the well-worn tactics of authoritarians, high-control… 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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From Anger to Hope: Building a Better Tomorrow
Unity in our differences is our strength and what makes a constitutional democracy and the promise of America thrive. Distraction by division and anger is how it unravels on our watch. The greatest threat today is not a war on… Continue reading
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