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From Wall Street to Cell Blocks: The Monetization of Detention in a Globalized Fear Economy

Posted on: April 12, 2025April 12, 2025

The architecture of mass incarceration is evolving, and it is wearing a suit. This week, a plan emerged from the shadow corridors of militarized entrepreneurship. Erik Prince, the […]

Climate / Ethics / Rights and Equality

The Disappearing Dial Tone: Why Basic Customer Service is Now a Premium Feature

Posted on: April 5, 2025April 7, 2025

Tornadoes ripped through Central Indiana last night, leaving wide swaths of the region without power. In times like these, communication becomes a lifeline, literally. Yet for too many […]

Ethics / Policy

A Quiet Victory, A Clear Message

Posted on: April 3, 2025April 7, 2025

Last night’s judicial election in Wisconsin wasn’t just a local affair. It was a referendum, not just on partisan politics, but on whether our democratic institutions can still […]

Ethics / Finance / Policy

This Time, the People Won

Posted on: April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Last night, something remarkable happened in Wisconsin. In a special election many thought would fly under the radar, the people delivered a sharp, resounding answer to a question […]

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Who Gets the Keys? How AI is Deciding Who Can Buy a Home

Posted on: March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Redlining shaped America’s housing and financial systems for decades. Banks and developers systematically excluded Black and immigrant communities from wealth-building opportunities through discriminatory loan practices. That history left […]

Ethics / Foreign Policy / Policy / Rights and Equality / Working Papers

Donald Trump’s Grievances Against Voice of America: A Historical Analysis (working paper)

Posted on: March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

Abstract Voice of America (VOA), a U.S. government-funded international broadcaster, has traditionally served as a nonpartisan tool of American soft power. However, former President Donald Trump has exhibited […]

Ethics / Finance / Policy / Rights and Equality / Technology

The Real Estate Merger That Turns Homebuyers into a Product

Posted on: March 10, 2025March 10, 2025

Rocket Companies’ $1.75 billion acquisition of Redfin isn’t just about selling more mortgages or real estate listings – it’s about owning the data behind every home search and […]

Education / Ethics / Policy / Technology

My Machine Learning Model Wants You to Adopt a Cat

Posted on: March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

You ever wonder what happens to animals at a shelter? Well, I did. And like any normal person, instead of just asking someone, I built a machine learning […]

Ethics / Policy / Rights and Equality

The Trust Crisis in Management

Posted on: March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Trust is the backbone of any successful organization, yet its erosion has become one of the defining challenges in modern management. Over the past decade, employees have grown […]

Education / Ethics / Policy / Rights and Equality

The Evolution of Servant Leadership

Posted on: February 24, 2025February 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 […]

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