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Month: February 2025

Policy

Unraveling the Mystery: Who Is Really Running DOGE?

caryFebruary 26, 2025

A growing debate has emerged over who is truly at the helm of DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency. Despite an official narrative that points to a singular leader, the reality seems far more complex and, to many, unconvincing. A recent Politico […]

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Policy Rights and Equality Sports

From Taurasi to Clark: the pass built on Public Policy

caryFebruary 25, 2025

The transformative success of public policy—embodied in measures like Title IX—has been the single biggest catalyst in elevating women’s sports. Yet, as groundbreaking as these policies have been, they did not erase decades of entrenched cultural biases. In the world of women’s basketball, […]

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Education Ethics Policy Rights and Equality

The Evolution of Servant Leadership

caryFebruary 24, 2025

Servant leadership has emerged as a pivotal approach in redefining effective leadership across various sectors. Rooted in prioritizing the spiritual and emotional growth, the well-being of team members is paramount. Servant leadership fosters an environment where trust, collaboration, and ethical stewardship are […]

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Ethics Finance Policy Rights and Equality

The Five Forces That Will Shape the Global Economy in 2025

caryFebruary 22, 2025

The global economy is never a stable, well-oiled machine. It’s more like a collection of moving parts—some grinding together, others outright colliding. As we move into 2025, several major forces will dictate economic growth, job creation, and financial security. Some of these […]

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Healthcare Policy

Why the U.S. Healthcare System Struggles with Preventative Care

caryFebruary 19, 2025

Introduction: The High Cost of Doing Nothing For a country that spends more on healthcare than any other nation on earth, the United States has shockingly little to show for it. We don’t live longer. We aren’t healthier. Our healthcare system is […]

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Healthcare Policy

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Weight-Loss Drug Dilemma

caryFebruary 13, 2025

Few medical breakthroughs have captured the public’s imagination or insurance budgets, quite like the new class of weight-loss drugs. Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally developed to treat diabetes, have exploded in popularity, promising not just slimmer waistlines but improved overall health. […]

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Education Media Stories

The Art of Professional Transformation

caryFebruary 10, 2025

In Bloomington, Indiana, a small independent newspaper called The Ryder provided an unlikely launchpad for my writing career. A motley crew of locals and students worked tirelessly to put out a publication that was as synergistic as it was eclectic. The publisher, […]

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Technology

Why AI Is the New Website: How Small Businesses Are Quietly Adopting AI

caryFebruary 6, 2025

Small businesses face an invisible tipping point. Technology moves forward, industries evolve, and those who adapt early gain the advantage. AI is now reaching that moment. Many small business owners hesitate, believing AI is too expensive, too complex, or simply unnecessary. The […]

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Ethics Foreign Policy Policy Rights and Equality

The Assault on Democratic Institutions

caryFebruary 3, 2025

In the initial fortnight of President Trump’s second term, we’ve witnessed a series of actions that not only challenge democratic norms but also raise significant legal and ethical concerns. he administration’s aggressive maneuvers—ranging from mass pardons to sweeping executive orders—demand our immediate […]

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