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The Morality of Scarcity: A Dollar When You Need It

Posted on: September 6, 2024

In moments of scarcity, the value of resources becomes amplified, whether we’re talking about food, shelter, or, most importantly, money. This raises an ethical question at the heart […]

Art / Education / Ethics / Finance / Music / Policy / Rights and Equality / Technology

Digital Art, Human Rights: Navigating the Ethics of AI Creativity

Posted on: August 31, 2024

Software has eaten the world. Machines can produce music, paintings, and literature with startling precision, the question of human rights in the creative industry has become more pressing […]

Finance / Healthcare / Media / Policy / Rights and Equality

Harris’s DNC Speech: Relatability, Inclusivity, and the Challenge of Reaching All Voters

Posted on: August 25, 2024August 26, 2024

Jeff Greenfield’s analysis this week of Kamala Harris’s convention speech offers a comprehensive view of her ability to connect with the American electorate. His recognition of Harris’s effort […]

Education / Finance / Healthcare / Media / Policy

Sowing The Seeds of Love: How President Obama’s Legacy Continues to Serve the Many

Posted on: August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

In the twilight of his presidency, Barack Obama was often critiqued for not grooming a political heir apparent. His detractors claimed that he left no clear successor to […]

Climate / Education / Finance / Healthcare / Policy

Peace in Our Time

Posted on: August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

World peace has been an elusive dream, often considered unattainable due to the complex web of conflicts that span the globe. Yet, if history has taught us anything, […]

Education / Finance / Healthcare / Policy

From Debate to Consensus: The Child Tax Credit Finds New Bipartisan Support

Posted on: August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

A year ago, I discussed the critical importance of the expanded child tax credit (CTC) in providing financial relief to millions of American families. Since then, the landscape […]

Education / Finance / Policy / Rights and Equality

The Rising Political Power of Alpha Kappa Alpha: A New Force in Lobbying

Posted on: August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

As we continue to explore the influence of lobbying groups in American politics, it is impossible to overlook the burgeoning power of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc., […]

Finance / Policy

Rethinking Progressive Politics: The Defeat of Two Squad Members and Its Implications

Posted on: August 8, 2024

Two members of the progressive group known as “The Squad” have been defeated in their primary races this year. Rep. Cori Bush from Missouri lost to St. Louis […]

Finance / Healthcare / Policy / Technology

Why Effective Smoking Treatments Aren’t Accessible in the U.S.

Posted on: July 29, 2024July 26, 2024

Greed is the reason. In the realm of public health, few challenges are as stubborn and pervasive as smoking addiction. Despite decades of public awareness campaigns, legislative efforts, […]

Finance / Technology

The End of Southwest’s Value Proposition: A Farewell to the Heart of Affordable Air Travel

Posted on: July 28, 2024July 26, 2024

For decades, Southwest Airlines represented a beacon of hope in an industry increasingly characterized by hidden fees and rigid seating assignments. The airline’s unique approach to open seating […]

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