social issues
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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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The New American Crisis: Anointing Political Violence
Shrowded in revisionist history and outlandish claims of unity and justice, the lasting consequences of President Trump’s decision to pardon his convicted supporters from January 6th are far more chilling. The result is not an act of forgiveness and mercy… Continue reading
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Understanding Deconstruction and Radicalized Movements
The loss of objective facts and truth is at the core of today’s social deconstructionist movement. As nuance, complexity, misinformation, and compelling storytelling are increasingly introduced into our social conversations, truth and facts become subjective to personal bias rather than… Continue reading
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The Shift Towards Authoritarian Leadership Explained
There is presently an overwhelming movement toward traditionalist and authoritarian styles of leadership worldwide. This is not surprising given the number of emerging challenges humanity faces. These leaders are often perceived as clear, confident, and courageous because their reality is… Continue reading
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The Loss of Community Life: Restoring Human Connections for a Stronger Society
Today, modern American cities and rural communities bear the scars of transactional relationships in place of invested relationships. Neighborhoods and communities around the country are increasingly void of the essential ethos contributing to their flourishing –– people meaningfully engaged with… Continue reading
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