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Additions to my stack…

caryNovember 22, 2024

As we step into 2025, the tech landscape continues to evolve rapidly. This year, I’ve been exploring new tools and technologies to streamline my workflow and boost productivity. Here’s a breakdown of new elements to my 2025 tech stack: AI and Machine […]

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Climate Education Policy

COP 29: Turning Rhetoric into Reality

caryNovember 15, 2024

The road to COP 29 is paved with both hope and urgency. As the world converges in Azerbaijan to continue the fight against climate change, the stakes have never been higher. From the warnings of leading scientists to the impassioned demands of […]

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Education Policy

Assessing Trump’s Prospects for Dismantling the Department of Education

caryNovember 12, 2024

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, one of his prominent campaign pledges—the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education—has garnered significant attention. This proposal raises critical questions about its feasibility, potential impact on the nation’s educational framework, and the broader […]

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Art Education Ethics Rights and Equality Stories

3 People You Need to Know: Diane Nash, James Balog, and Waris Dirie

caryNovember 8, 2024

What does it take to be an “influencer”? Not the kind that flood our screens with aspirational brunches and curated skincare routines, but the kind easily overlooked, the true change-makers. These aren’t people who crave the spotlight or want followers; they’re people […]

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Education Ethics Policy Rights and Equality

Ready to Vote? Your Ultimate Guide to Election Day Prep

caryOctober 31, 2024

Voting day isn’t just a day; it’s a vital exercise in democracy. Your vote is your voice, a powerful tool to shape the future of our country. But as simple as the act of voting should be, getting it right requires a […]

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Education Finance Healthcare Policy Rights and Equality

Promises in Progress: Why Biden’s Major Bills Aren’t Resonating—Yet

caryOctober 27, 2024

It’s easy for impactful achievements to be overshadowed by the noise of immediate concerns and skepticism. Yet, the Biden administration’s four cornerstone bills—the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—have laid the groundwork […]

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Education Ethics Media Policy

How Occupy Wall Street Changed Activism

caryOctober 20, 2024

In the fall of 2011, a group of disenchanted citizens gathered in Zuccotti Park in New York City, setting in motion what would become one of the most emblematic protest movements of the modern era: Occupy Wall Street (OWS). With a rallying […]

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Education Ethics Finance Healthcare Policy

Profit Over Patients: Examining the Ethics of Pharmaceutical Pricing

caryOctober 16, 2024

The pharmaceutical industry in the United States holds a unique and controversial position when it comes to drug pricing. Unlike other developed nations, the U.S. allows drug companies to set their own prices with little to no regulation. This unregulated environment has […]

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Education Finance Policy

Balancing the Books for Tomorrow: Ensuring Financial Stability Across Generations in Chicago Schools

caryOctober 7, 2024

Illinois and Chicago are once again at a financial crossroads, confronting a billion-dollar budget gap that highlights the challenging intersection of fiscal responsibility and ethical stewardship. With significant pension liabilities—particularly for the state’s teachers—the pressure is mounting on public officials to find […]

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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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