The Cost of Rebirth and the “No Kings” Mobilization
Democratic rebirth requires immense personal sacrifice. A rogue regime relies on the fear of arrest and economic loss to maintain control. By willingly accepting these …
The Imperial Creep and the Illusion of Checks
A conversation with a volunteer today who was a fan of The Prince, by Niccolò Machiavelli and promoting it as a proper depiction of humanity …
Shaping Our Future: How We The People Have Always Driven Change in America
I know…I feel it too: It’s easy to feel like the powerful few hold all the cards, that the direction of our nation is solely …
Observations on Elitism Attitudes & the 2024 Election Results
After reading a lot of articles, as I’m sure many have done, and a lot of soul searching, I wanted to figure out how to …
How to Keep Your Sanity and be Effective During Our Hyperpartisan Election Cycle
As we prepare for yet another hyperpartisan election cycle in the US, many of us wonder whether we’re rushing headlong into a Civil War. Let …
Democracy Needs a New Start. How Ranked Choice Voting Can Resuscitate
In recent years, concerns about the state of democracy in the United States have grown. Many people feel disenchanted with the two-party system, where the …
Give or Take!
“You can have everything in life that you want if you just give enough other people what they want.” – Zig Ziglar The quote above …
Who Needs Luck? Quick Hint…
I’ve been incredibly lucky in my career and I wish the same for everyone. Having thought much about my personal life and career ove the …
Blinded
Though I despise religious institutions and the audacity of religions claiming they have the last word on all moral standings, seeing how it leads to …
Intentional Giving
What if my purpose is unclear and I can’t figure it out? What do I do? I research. I read. I try to tease out …