In a first for Breaking Barriers, we are revisiting a topic of great importance and relevance – the health of rural hospitals. We are excited to welcome my […]
A Journey of Advocacy
Most of the feedback I have received since starting the blog centers around why. What kind of job is this? In this article, I explore the motivations behind […]
The Art of Leadership: A Study of Artists as Catalysts for Change in the Face of Technological Disruption
Abstract: This article attempts to explore the role of artists as leaders in society and business, particularly in the context of the ongoing strike in the motion picture […]
Fare the Well
I do not remember a time when I was not Deadhead. Having seen the Grateful Dead more than a dozen times and the offspring artforms: Furthur, Ratdog, Wolf […]
We’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat: Navigating the Waters of Diversity and Inclusion
In the wake of a recent warning by a group of Republican U.S. state attorney generals, the country’s largest corporations, including tech giant Apple, find themselves in the […]
Arizona’s Bold Step Forward: Over-the-Counter Contraceptives Now a Reality
In a landmark move that underscores the importance of reproductive freedom, Arizona’s Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has taken a decisive step towards ensuring that the state’s residents have […]
AI and The Adjuncts: The Converging Trends Reshaping Higher Education
In the hallowed halls of academia, a quiet revolution is underway. Two seemingly disparate trends are converging, promising to reshape the landscape of higher education. On one hand, […]
Let’s Not Forget The Why: Farm Aid 2023
Farm Aid, the annual music festival that supports family farmers, is set to take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Noblesville, Indiana at the Ruoff Music Center. […]
A Public Health Crisis in Plain Site
In the United States, a silent crisis is unfolding. We again revisit racial health disparities. A recent report by the Kaiser Family Foundation titled “How Recognizing Health Disparities […]
Political Standoff Stalls Military Promotions: A Closer Look at Senator Tuberville’s Tactics
In a disheartening display of political maneuvering, over 200 military officers have found their promotions stalled due to a Senate standoff. The primary instigator of this impasse is […]