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Category: Ethics


Profit Over Patients: Examining the Ethics of Pharmaceutical Pricing

Posted on October 16, 2024

The pharmaceutical industry in the United States holds a unique and controversial position when it comes to drug pricing. Unlike… Read more

Posted in Education, Ethics, Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


What Happened to Portland?

Posted on October 10, 2024 Updated on October 10, 2024

Portland has long been a beacon of progressive ideals—a city that stood up for environmental justice, embraced cultural diversity, and… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Finance, Healthcare, Policy, Rights and Equality     


Deregulation and Devastation in North Carolina

Posted on October 8, 2024 Updated on October 8, 2024

North Carolina stands as a tragic reminder of what happens when a state’s government prioritizes corporate interests over the well-being… Read more

Posted in Climate, Ethics, Healthcare, Homelessness, Policy     


Thank You, Liz

Posted on October 5, 2024

Liz Cheney has shown remarkable courage in the face of fierce opposition. After condemning Donald Trump’s actions during the January… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Policy, Rights and Equality     


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

Posted on September 27, 2024

Southwest Airlines, long celebrated for its unique culture, customer-centric focus, and budget-friendly services, is facing a critical moment in its… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Finance     


How Caring Companies Find Unexpected Financial Success

Posted on September 23, 2024 Updated on September 23, 2024

Corporations often view profits as separate from people, seeing employees as resources to be extracted rather than assets to be… Read more

Posted in Climate, Ethics, Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


When Labor Stays Silent and Democrats Feel the Impact

Posted on September 19, 2024 Updated on September 18, 2024

The Teamsters’ decision to withhold their endorsement from any presidential candidate for the first time in nearly 30 years may… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Finance, Policy, Rights and Equality     


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

Posted on September 18, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s growing investments in global sports are part of a broader strategy to reshape its image on the world… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Rights and Equality, Sports     


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

Posted on September 12, 2024 Updated on September 11, 2024

Personal data has become the new currency. Every click, purchase, and social interaction leaves a digital footprint that companies capture,… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Media, Policy, Rights and Equality, Technology     


The Economics of Scarcity

Posted on September 8, 2024 Updated on September 8, 2024

When considering the ethical dilemma of whether a dollar in times of need is more impactful than a hundred dollars… Read more

Posted in Education, Ethics, Finance, Policy, Rights and Equality     


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