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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     


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     


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…. Read more

Posted in Education, Ethics, Finance, Homelessness, Policy     


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… Read more

Posted in Art, Education, Ethics, Finance, Music, Policy, Rights and Equality, Technology     


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

Posted on August 25, 2024 Updated on August 26, 2024

Jeff Greenfield’s analysis this week of Kamala Harris’s convention speech offers a comprehensive view of her ability to connect with… Read more

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


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

Posted on August 22, 2024 Updated on August 22, 2024

In the twilight of his presidency, Barack Obama was often critiqued for not grooming a political heir apparent. His detractors… Read more

Posted in Education, Finance, Healthcare, Media, Policy     


Peace in Our Time

Posted on August 16, 2024 Updated on August 16, 2024

World peace has been an elusive dream, often considered unattainable due to the complex web of conflicts that span the… Read more

Posted in Climate, Education, Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


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

Posted on August 15, 2024 Updated on August 15, 2024

A year ago, I discussed the critical importance of the expanded child tax credit (CTC) in providing financial relief to… Read more

Posted in Education, Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


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

Posted on August 12, 2024 Updated on August 13, 2024

As we continue to explore the influence of lobbying groups in American politics, it is impossible to overlook the burgeoning… Read more

Posted in Education, Finance, Policy, Rights and Equality     


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…. Read more

Posted in Finance, Policy     


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