social issues
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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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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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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Education in America faces significant challenges, including rising costs, outdated models, and inequitable access.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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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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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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