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Month: September 2024

Sports Stories

A Testament to Tenacity named Tarik

carySeptember 30, 2024

You hear about baseball miracles, and every once in a while, you see one. This season, we didn’t just see a miracle—we witnessed a masterpiece. Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ southpaw sensation, didn’t merely have a good year; he penned his name […]

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Ethics Finance

Is Southwest Losing Its Heart? Navigating the Balance Between Profit and Purpose

carySeptember 27, 2024

Southwest Airlines, long celebrated for its unique culture, customer-centric focus, and budget-friendly services, is facing a critical moment in its history. The airline, once an industry disruptor, is now at a crossroads, needing to adapt to an increasingly competitive landscape. But in […]

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Media Rights and Equality Sports

The Rematch: Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty – A Clash for the Ages

carySeptember 25, 2024

Ah, basketball. A game played not just on hardwood but in the hearts and minds of those who cherish its most thrilling narratives. And this season, my friends, we find ourselves on the cusp of a showdown that’s nothing short of poetic—Las […]

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Education Finance Healthcare Policy

Unrealized Gains and Real Solutions

carySeptember 24, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’s proposal to tax unrealized capital gains has become a hot topic in the national discourse, igniting passionate debate on both sides of the aisle. While billionaire Mark Cuban might be right in suggesting, “It’s not going to happen,” […]

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Climate Ethics Finance Healthcare Policy

How Caring Companies Find Unexpected Financial Success

carySeptember 23, 2024

Corporations often view profits as separate from people, seeing employees as resources to be extracted rather than assets to be nurtured. This mindset prevails despite growing evidence that investing in human sustainability—mental health, well-being, and eco-friendly practices—can lead to surprising boosts in […]

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Ethics Finance Policy Rights and Equality

When Labor Stays Silent and Democrats Feel the Impact

carySeptember 19, 2024

The Teamsters’ decision to withhold their endorsement from any presidential candidate for the first time in nearly 30 years may be a pivotal moment in labor politics, and it may well have significant consequences for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. For decades, […]

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Ethics Rights and Equality Sports

Fueling the Game: How Fossil Giants Are Buying Influence Through Sports

carySeptember 18, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s growing investments in global sports are part of a broader strategy to reshape its image on the world stage. This practice, known as “sportswashing,” allows regimes to use high-profile sporting events as a form of soft power, deflecting attention from […]

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Art Education Media Publications

Common Threads: What the Most Popular Books of 2024 Reveal About Us

carySeptember 17, 2024

The 2024 literary scene has been dominated by a range of captivating books, from Kristin Hannah’s The Women to Stephen King’s You Like It Darker, offering a blend of genres that cater to diverse tastes. At first glance, these books seem disparate, […]

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Policy Rights and Equality

Turning the Tide: How the U.S. Can Reverse the Global Decline in Democracy

carySeptember 15, 2024

Democracy around the world is under assault. For eight consecutive years, we’ve seen a steady decline in key democratic indicators across the globe, as reported by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. In both strong and fragile democracies, we’ve witnessed […]

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Ethics Media Policy Rights and Equality Technology

The Ethics of Data Ownership: Who Owns Your Digital Identity?

carySeptember 12, 2024

Personal data has become the new currency. Every click, purchase, and social interaction leaves a digital footprint that companies capture, analyze, and monetize. But with this unprecedented data collection comes a fundamental question: who owns your digital identity? The tension between individual […]

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