If Harvard acts with integrity and empathy, it can begin to restore confidence that has been badly shaken. If it hides behind legalese or delay, it will confirm what many already suspect: that the nation’s oldest university has lost its legitimacy. The post Harvard’s Chance to Get It Right appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
No Flags At Half Staff Black Pastor John Howard Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA did not mince words. “I am overwhelmed. And I do not celebrate the killing of anyone. Charlie Kirk did not deserve to be assassinated,” he told his congregation. “But I’m overwhelmed seeing the flags of the U.S.A. at half-staff, calling this nation ... Read More The post Whites Mourned Charlie, While Blacks Rebuked Charlie, Why? appeared first on George Freeman.| George Freeman
United Nations must move to take control of Palestine and Israel in order to prevent a total genocide of Palestinians. Picture the United Nations declaring Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem a shared protectorate. A pause on ownership would allow cooperation can grow. The Security Council would give every global region an equal vote. No single capital, creed, religious heritage ... Read More The post NO MORE GENOCIDE appeared first on George Freeman.| George Freeman
A call to the Catholic Church, The Vatican, and the Pope, to be more accepting of all forms of love and to help guide us to a better future.| George Freeman
Date: Thursday 9 October - Friday 10 October 2025 Venue: Various venuesTickets: Free | Details below 9th October – SOAS University of London On the Way to South Korea (남으로 가는 길) Dir Kim Sang-rae, 2025 Khalili Lecture Theatre – Lower Ground Floor of the Main Building 6.00pm to 9.30pm | Register here We will ... [Read More] The post North Korean Human Rights film screenings first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
New mom Jessie McNeely found herself in the Mesa County Detention Center earlier this year, and while there experienced what […]| AnneLandmanBlog
The Commission on Social Security is calling for a new approach to the benefits system that puts those directly affected at the heart of policymaking The post The DWP is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of disabled people. Here’s how to overhaul it appeared first on Big Issue.| Big Issue
There are slightly different benefits payments dates for some people this Christmas, and you might be eligible for a bonus benefit. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the festive season The post Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025 appeared first on Big Issue.| Big Issue
Southern Connecticut State University welcomes back Dr. Ulia Gosart, a 2005 graduate of Southern’s Information and Library Science program, for a three-day campus residency from October 6–8. Gosart is the curator of “Children Draw War, Not Flowers” — a powerful traveling exhibition of Ukrainian children’s art on display at Hilton C. Buley Library through the […] The post Buley Library Hosts Exhibition of Drawings by Ukrainian Children Who See and Experience War appeared first on...| News at Southern
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Congressional lawmakers failed to pass legislation to fund the federal government, resulting in a federal government shutdown at the end of September. Catholic groups that serve the poor urged lawmakers to end gridlock.| catholicreview.org
Across philanthropic, academic, and policy landscapes, a growing national discourse is emerging around the well-being of men and boys. What was once seen as a peripheral concern is now gaining […] The post Reimagining Masculinity: Reevaluating the Aspirations of All Boys and Men in the Fight for Democracy appeared first on Horizons.| Horizons
Long-term conditions can be part of who a character is.| Mythcreants
Even the billionaires who’ve promised to donate their wealth can’t seem to make a dent in it. The post Billionaires Promised to Give Wealth Away — So Why Are They Richer Than Ever? appeared first on Katie Couric Media.| Katie Couric Media
Defiende Nuestra Tierra's program director said reconnecting Latino families with their ancestral roots to the land is at the heart of the organization’s mission to get more people involved in protecting public lands. The post Community shows up for ‘Latino Conservation Week’ despite concerns over immigration crackdowns and DEI rollbacks appeared first on Aspen Journalism.| Aspen Journalism
Dr. Keith Wunderlich shares the life and legacy of D.L. Holmes, athletic director of what is now Wayne State University from 1917 though 1958. With a meager budget and outdated equipment, Coach Holmes nurtured a generation of track and field Olympians and world record holders in Detroit, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religious background. Wunderlich is co-author of Coach of Champions: D.L. Holmes and the Making of Detroit's Track Stars.| reuther.wayne.edu
This week, world leaders gather in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly and the 4th High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health. Movendi International is there - raising ambition for alcohol policy, exposing industry interference, and advocating for people-centered solutions that promote health, rights, and sustainable development. The post Movendi at UNGA80: Driving Global Momentum on Alcohol Policy appeared first on Movendi International.| Movendi International
WHO’s new "Saving Lives, Spending Less" report shows that scaling up cost-effective NCD “Best Buys” could save 12 million lives, prevent 28 million heart attacks and strokes, and generate over US$1 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. Alcohol policy stands out, with taxation, advertising bans, and common sense limits on availability delivering the second-highest return on investment among all interventions — nine dollars for every dollar invested. As such, the new WHO investment cas...| Movendi International
Colombia’s beer industry is flooding communities with ultra-cheap alcohol while blocking life-saving public health measures. Bavaria and Andina’s - meaning beer giants AB InBev and Heineken - predatory pricing policies, marketing and aggressive lobbying tactics are driving massive harm - especially among children and youth - while maximising private profits thanks to favourable and discriminatory tax treatment. It’s time to end this injustice: raising alcohol taxes is a powerful, proven...| Movendi International
Supriya Sule’s pitch for means-tested affirmative action shows how dominant castes are hijacking the quota debate, gutting its transformative purpose.| India’s National Fortnightly Magazine
The Psalms encourage, engender, and express the “patience of the saints” (Revelation 13:10) and the imprecatory Psalms let us voice how hard it is to have and maintain. In our culture, we need these patience-inspiring, peace-seeking Psalms now, rather urgently.| Gentle Reformation
Free and open source software has become a modern commons, but now it's vulnerable. Freedom isn't sufficient to secure it for the future.| Jennifer++
This article, written by 2025 Pluma Libre Fellow Nikole Salinas, explores the lifelong fear of Jorge Salinas Leal, a father and longtime resident of the RGV. Despite a military background and legal residency, a single youthful mistake led to a three-month-long detention by immigration authorities, leaving him with a constant fear of being separated from his family. The post Más Que Papeles: A Father’s Lifelong Fear appeared first on Trucha RGV.| Trucha RGV
TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON This cartoon has four panels, all showing the front steps of a brownstone building. PANEL 1 A middle-aged man wearing a kippah stands on the landing atop the steps, making an expansive, welcoming gesture. A woman is standing on the steps talking to him. MAN: Welcome to the Jewish community! All Jews […]| Lefty Cartoons
Did murder become a meme? Political hatred distorts compassion, but peacemaking offers hope. The post Did Murder Become a Meme? What Online Reactions to Charlie Kirk Reveal About Us appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
Velichkovikj was one of about two dozen J-1 employees at the Meadows who sent a letter at the end of last summer detailing a range of concerns involving tipping and wage practices, workplace treatment and housing conditions. The post Former J-1 visa student receives about $17,000 in wage complaint against Aspen Meadows appeared first on Aspen Journalism.| Aspen Journalism
The former head of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, speaks on internal reservation in the State.| Latest India Story Coverage | Frontline | Frontline
“John Kirk” (not his real name) worked for me in the early 1990s at Microsoft.…| Ben Slivka
As the Trump administration attacks transgender rights and care, some who moved to San Francisco for protection face the very challenges they tried to flee. The post SF’s Transgender Residents Still Face Threats, Even in Sanctuary City appeared first on San Francisco Public Press.| San Francisco Public Press
Matriarchies are a great way to set your world apart, but they come with pitfalls.| Mythcreants
Take my hand. Let us walk together, even with war raging, with the sea rising, with the oriole’s winter home yielding to chainsaw and bulldozer. With so many songs being left unsung, let us sing.| Vox Populi
“Trump is threatening to go to war with an American city,” notes Gov. Pritzer “This is not normal.”| Vox Populi
Yes, here is the late style of fire. Here is the burning and the beauty of the thing engulfed. Later I will not lack for poetry and my wife and I will scorch the sheets.| Vox Populi
After years reporting from post-authoritarian states, I now see the same patterns in my own backyard—where justice has collapsed, truth is suppressed, and power no longer answers to the people.| Vox Populi
They feared the olive trees — the trees that know, more than anyone, who the true owners of this land are.| Vox Populi
When an impoverished neighborhood’s biggest obstacle is its murder rate, no amount of food donations and micro-loans will alleviate suffering. Sociologist Kurt Ver Beek knows this firsthand. That’s why, when the struggling Honduran neighborhood of Nueva Suyapa was overrun by a murderous teen gang in the mid-aughts, the Honduras-based organization Ver Beek co-founded, La Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa (in English, the Association for a More Just Society), made radical moves ou...| The Roys Report
Weeks after being held in detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Honduran pastor Espinal was able to return home last week.| The Roys Report
The Colombian government has unveiled a landmark tax reform that raises alcohol taxes as part of efforts to fund the 2026 budget and improve public health. The reform comes amid urgent health concerns: alcohol causes nearly 10,000 deaths annually in Colombia, is the top risk factor for death among 15- to 49-year-olds, and contributes to violence, self-harm, and traffic crashes. Civil society and community voices say this reform marks a turning point, ensuring the alcohol industry pays its fai...| Movendi International
The Trevor Project’s Emergency Lifeline Campaign for LGBTQ+ Youth has already raised approximately $18 million from more than 17,000 donors.| www.insidephilanthropy.com
In the Rio Grande Valley, specifically Brownsville, a city often referred to as a sanctuary, many undocumented families now struggle to carry out their daily routines due to ICE’s presence. The post Living on Pause: How Fear of ICE Shapes Everyday Life in the Rio Grande Valley appeared first on Trucha RGV.| Trucha RGV
With the new school year beginning for many, community journalist Joel Corte shares insights how school vouchers will negatively impact our RGV school districts, emphasizing that the last thing our schools need is privatization. The post Op-Ed: Privatizing Education is a Threat To Valley Public Schools appeared first on Trucha RGV.| Trucha RGV
In the Rio Grande Valley, reproductive healthcare has grown harder to reach. Clinic closures, checkpoints, and legal barriers create a maze of obstacles for people seeking care. Grassroots organizations continue to step in to fill this gap. The post Layers of Barriers: How STRJ is Fighting for Reproductive Care in the RGV appeared first on Trucha RGV.| Trucha RGV
A few months ago, I was invited to participate in a read-a-thon called, “Words as Lifelines” to raise funds for three families in Gaza. I agreed and will be reading alongside Nicole Chung and Matth…| K E Garland
The March for Australia rallies held across the country worry me deeply. We need to find responses that that open space for dialogue, connection, and understanding: approaches that show, in both w…| Sustaining Community
Governments exist to protect the rights of minorities. The rich need no protection. — Wendell Phillips. When it comes to listing countries on the basis of the social services they […]| Columns Archives – The Independent
The happiest countries in the world are not necessarily the richest, but those with truly democratic governments| Columns Archives – The Independent
“It’s amazing that the local community, Basalt, Carbondale and Aspen [and more], came together like this and contributed this staggering amount of money,” he said. “But they can’t keep doing it.”| Aspen Journalism
U.S. v. Skrmetti is the lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s gender affirming youth care ban. It was argued in front of the Supreme Court in December, 2024, and we expect a ruling sometime in June, 2025. Soon. This could have a huge impact on youth care in the United States. The Supreme Court’s yearly calendar ends at […]| QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office
Donald Trump’s gleeful response to the show’s cancellation, and his suggestion that others will be “next up,” shows just how seriously some political figures take comedic critique.| Vox Populi
by David Gibbs There is an incredible need today for re-imagination, new epistemologies and creative systems to tackle the ongoing issues that humanity is facing. Ecological disasters, health challenges, racism and poverty are getting worse. Whether on a personal and … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
If there is one thing that characterizes good history, it is transparency. Even if one objects to the intense focus on acknowledging diversity, equity, and inclusion over the past several years, erasing what you may not agree with is not the answer. The post Let’s Not Erase the History of Medical Ethics appeared first on The Hastings Center for Bioethics.| The Hastings Center for Bioethics
Living in the Centennial Era of Malcolm X The post Justice Declared, Justice Denied appeared first on Islamic Horizons.| Islamic Horizons
Making art is how we can give concrete life to the dreams we have of worlds that don’t yet exist.| Harvard Education Press
Melanin Minds is rooted in cultural relevance, intergenerational healing and mental health advocacy for Black and Hispanic communities.| Word In Black
The 956 Radical Library in Brownsville offers free access to books and community events, resisting censorship and reclaiming RGV history.| Trucha RGV
Review by Simon Pirani of Climate Injustice: Why We Need to Fight Global Inequality to Combat Climate Change, by Friederike Otto (Greystone Books, 2025). Republished, with thanks, from the Ecologis…| People and Nature
This blog serves as a resource for allies of trans and non-binary individuals, emphasizing active learning about gender and allyship. It highlights the diverse experiences within the trans communit…| Autistic and Living the Dream
Behind Brazil’s global image as a land of natural abundance—and the host of this year’s international climate summit—lies a stark reality: centuries of violence, dispossession, and resistance in the countryside.| Environmental Paper Network
The Trump administration is setting the stage for election subversion. This power play poses a grave threat to the future of U.S. election infrastructure. It is also, in many respects, illegal.| Vox Populi
Bad Dog licks killers’ bloody hands, leaps with joy for rapists, fawns at politicians’ crooked feet. “He’s an awful judge of character,” the owner tells kind-hearted strangers who scuttle past…| Vox Populi
More than offering an escape, fantasy worlds can also show what courage looks like when the odds are stacked against you.| Vox Populi
If Mark Twain were alive today, he would certainly have written a novel about Donald Trump. After all, his 1873 novel, The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, distinctly caught a nineteenth-century versio…| Vox Populi
Learn about the Texas floods that struck Harlingen, submerging streets and affecting local businesses in extraordinary ways.| Trucha RGV
Join the celebration of Pride Month through Fashion4ReproPassion, a vibrant event promoting LGBTQIA+ pride and reproductive rights.| Trucha RGV
Explore the impact of the Rio Grande Valley March flood that left residents stranded and dramatically changed daily lives in the area.| Trucha RGV
Explore how Bloom RGV empowers young leaders in the Rio Grande Valley through civic engagement and community support.| Trucha RGV
Que Pedo: SpaceX’s Ongoing Effects in the RGV and a Multi-Million Dollar Project for SpaceX’s Driveway Story by Nina Alegre Edited by Abigail Vela Since SpaceX’s arrival to Cameron County, […]| Trucha RGV
Resistance as a response to structure has been—and will be—an answer as long as structural systems, power dynamics, social frameworks, and institutional frameworks govern bodies. Scholars lik…| BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Two Southern Connecticut State University students are helping bring statewide attention to a growing issue on college campuses: food insecurity. In a recent episode of “Where We Live” on Connecticut Public Radio, senior Nelly Birmingham and graduate student Rakeria Thomas spoke candidly about their personal experiences with food insecurity and how Southern’s food pantry became […] The post CT Public Features Southern Students in Food Insecurity Discussion appeared first on News at So...| News at Southern
The Trump administration revives institutionalized torture.| Vox Populi
Poetry is the remembrance and avowal of loss and is accordingly pushed aside.| Vox Populi
you cannot separate the job from the house from the rent from the earth from the food from the healthcare from the water from the transit from the war from the schools from the prisons from the war…| Vox Populi
By Anonymous—Do you remember when you were a kid and the idea of going to college sounded like the most sophisticated milestone you could think of? Starstruck by the idea of being rewarded for learning through open acknowledgement of your contribution to English– because you always loved reading and writing, language was a toy and a tool and a comfort– sounded more glamorous than a cover of Vogue. Do the memories taste bittersweet to you too? [...]| Another Word
Can fantasy move past its crush on kings?| Mythcreants
Another show, another rape controversy.| Mythcreants
Hey Mythcreants, I’ve loved your stuff for a while now; thank you for making it! I’m in a tough spot. I didn’t plan things this way, but one of my main characters has developed feelings for the other. They are the same gender, which isn’t a problem for me, but my family reads everything I […]| Mythcreants
I know my story’s conflict needs to be at least partially caused by my hero’s flaw, so I’m making the hero prejudiced against people who will later help defeat the villain at the climax. However, the villain is someone the hero trusts, and the main conflict is caused by the villain gaslighting the hero. I’m […]| Mythcreants
What are your thoughts about a character who’s a horrible person but a really good mentor? The Star Wars MMO SWTOR had a specific character, Darth Silthar, who filled that role in a specific quest line, but I haven’t seen a character like this used in general. They’re either effective good mentors or they’re ineffective […]| Mythcreants
Written by: Vanessa Aboudi, Dr Théophile Nguimfack Voufo, Guy Beaudry Jengu Jengu, Dr Primus Tazanu, Prof Ngo Tong Chantal Marie, Dr Hugues Pippie, Dr Solange Dabou, Dr Adeline Nembot. Published: 01 July 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.64116/azebb Download full report Abstract Cameroon has a legal framework that recognizes the rights of women and persons with disabilities, both internationally| Nkafu Policy Institute
Over the past 12 months, EthicsDaily.com has been sowing seeds, resulting in immediate fruit via publishing daily articles, video interviews and short documentaries and planting seeds whose ‘fruit’ we might not see for some time.| Good Faith Media Archives
Tamil Nadu has a long, brutal history of custodial deaths. Ajith’s case makes it harder to call it mere police excess.| Latest India Story Coverage | Frontline | Frontline
In this conversation, Christine Sine and Forrest Inslee engage with Ruth Valerio, exploring her journey into Earth care and the integration of faith with environmentalism. Ruth shares her personal experiences… The post Episode 30 – Caring for the Earth with Ruth Valerio first appeared on Godspacelight.| Godspacelight
Persons traveling in groups, wearing masks and often vests that say “Police” or “ICE”– no other identifiers, including refusing to identify themselves by name– a…| deutsch29: Mercedes Schneider's Blog
What does a good working life look like in the 21st century? Dr Hilary Cottam, OBE has spent the last five years exploring this question through collaborative workshops she calls ‘imaginining…| The Extraordinary Business Book Club
Key Takeaways: 1. Authenticity and Shared Values Build TrustMuslim consumers are deeply values-driven, resonating with brands that reflect their ethical, spiritual, and social justice priorities. Authentic, value-based storytelling—like Assemblyman Mamdani’s community-focused narratives—can foster meaningful connections. 2. Community-Driven Content Outperforms Corporate MessagingRaw, grassroots content—whether from local influencers, imams, or everyday Muslims—engages more effective...| Muslim Ad Network
What is Christian ethics and what role should it play in the life of a believer?| Crossway
This piece is part of a series of essays from artist Kandis Williams on Octavia Butler. Williams is the 2020 Mohn Award recipient and her publication with the Hammer Museum […] The post Movement Building appeared first on MOLD :: Designing the Future of Food.| MOLD :: Designing the Future of Food
Maveah Griffith – June 12, 2025 I cannot be the only one who’s noticed the restored animosity towards social movements. Remember 2020? A year that’s only 5 years in the rearview mirror but feels more like a decade out of reach? The summer of 2020 began with unrest and protests following the murder of George Floyd. […]| Brownicity
Labour has announced a Universal Credit and Personal Independence Bill, the next stage in making its disability benefit cuts law.| Big Issue
With trans rights under threat and public support waning, Munroe Bergdorf is hoping to change the narrative and make people feel less alone.| Big Issue
Southern Connecticut State University is earning national attention for its support of student-parents, thanks to a recent feature by The Hechinger Report and The Boston Globe. The story highlights Southern student Cai-Lonni Haywood, a Navy veteran and mother who returned to college with the help of Southern’s drop-in child care center — made possible through […]| News at Southern
In May 2025, the Connecticut Board of Regents (BOR) named 12 Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) faculty members as recipients of the annual 2024-25 Board of Regents Faculty Awards. The awards, which recognize CSCU faculty for excellence in teaching or research, are given to assistant and associate professors in tenure-track or tenured positions and […]| News at Southern
A satirical sermon on a number of modern highly-charged topics, ranging from DEI, Oligarch enrichment, and many more.| George Freeman
From Ai Weiwei to the Guerrilla Girls, these 7 artists use public space, performance, and protest to challenge systems and spark dialogue.| Art Sprouts
Tennessee’s Supreme Court ruled the state’s mandatory life sentences for juveniles were unconstitutional. The state legislature responded by proposing a number of “tough on crime” bills aimed at juveniles, even for minor offenses. We explore how children are pushed into the adult prison system.| Latino USA
