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The missing voices of courage: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, faith leaders, and the toxic legacy of MAGA politics
As America stands on the other side of yet another pivotal election, many look around, wondering...
Aly Miller: Playfully navigating the relationship between place and identity with illustrative maps
In parallel with the uniqueness of an individual’s identity are the maps each of us formulates of...
Ukrainian tactics to cripple Russia’s Black Sea Fleet have historical parallels to the Russo-Japanese War
In a series of relentless and innovative strikes, Ukraine has continued to weaken Russia’s Black...
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- Reggie Jackson
- Pardeep Kaleka
- Kenneth Cole
- Dominic Inouye
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Luke Waldo: A reunion in Spain with lifelong friends shows the essential nature of social connectedness
“What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us...
Reggie Jackson: Why the denial of Black oppression is growing as another false American narrative
“If some groups are simply meant to be at the bottom, then there are no questions to ask about...
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield shares message of hope on 12th anniversary of Sikh temple shooting
On the 12th anniversary of a tragic shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, United States...
One life saved: Why speaking openly about suicide prevention is vital for growing community support
As suicide prevention month draws to a close, we must remember that the door is always open for...
We Need Imagination: A glance at my 2020 bookshelf
In the early days of the stay-at-home orders, I woke up and immediately – as if guided by...
Exploring Korea: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided peninsula
EXPLORING KOREA: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided Peninsula. This special...
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- Heather Richardson
- Thom Hartmann
- John Pavlovitz
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Racial hierarchy: Why Trump is a savior to people who want to enshrine the dominance of White culture
By Marya T. Mtshali, Lecturer in Studies in Women, Gender, and Sexuality, Harvard University...
A history of hope: When the past can offer comfort in the fog of election despair
I know people are on edge, and there is maybe one last thing I can offer before this election....
If hate continues to dominate GOP politics then another “Trump” will always lurk in the shadows
Suddenly, it seems, the American mainstream media has figured out, or thinks they have been given...
The Pandemic We Wasted: How we could have transcended our self-erected barriers of politics
What do you remember about the first days of the pandemic? I remember going to three grocery...
Business politics: Corruption of U.S. Supreme Court was a corporate strategy 53 years in the making
The series of devastating rulings at the end of June and beginning of July are the consequence of...
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Korean Landmarks: A visual tour of heritage sites from the Silla and Joseon Dynasties
The Republic of Korea, known for its modern advancements in technology and popular culture, is equally celebrated for its deep-rooted heritage and rich historical sites that date back millennia. The capital of Seoul serves as the epicenter of a cultural intersection, where traditional Korean values and contemporary progress blend together.
