Social Justice

Instead of criticizing these men, we should be encouraging them. — The MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way) movement has caused controversy in dating culture as anti-feminist men express interest in leaving Western countries for Third World countries in search of “traditional women.” This group of men leaving Western countries with higher living standards to countries with lower living standards are…

Chancellor Groves, Faculty, Students, Family and Friends, etc. I am honored to be here to represent the AP & Relational Therapies Department. My being here today to receive my doctorate degree is the result of a confluence of extraordinary circumstances, both recent and historical. 150 years ago a seed of…

Finally Justice Has Prevailed — Geraldine Tyler, 94, from Minneapolis was forced to give up her home to pay an unpaid tax bill in 2015. A debt collector acting for Hennepin County sold her home for $40,000 and kept all the proceeds, leaving Geraldine with nothing. In April 2023 a court unanimously agreed she should…

Corporations painting rainbows on everything, throwing extravagant Pride parties, but are they really showing up for the LGBTQ+ community? Let’s examine this colorful capitalism and its real impact on the community. — It’s that time of year again. When everything from gym socks to dog collars gets dunked in the vibrant hues of the rainbow. Pride Month is upon us. And, oh boy, aren’t corporations excited to show us just how supportive they are of the LGBTQ+ community? …

The philosopher who shone a spotlight on totalitarianism. — Video Version: Hannah Arendt is a philosopher who is very well known in continental philosophical circles. She remains fairly unfairly unknown outside of continental philosophy circles. Arendt is of course most famous for her book Eichmann in Jerusalem, A Report on the Banality of Evil. That book was her report of…

The front facade of the Walnut Street Prison, built in 1776 at Sixth and Walnut streets. The prison closed in 1835.Engraving by William Russell Birch / Library Company of Philadelphia That was the headline of a story in The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper, written by Samantha Melamed on June 8, 2022. I just came across the story yesterday when reading a current article that had a link to Ms. Melamed’s story.

by Ella Saltmarshe & Paddy Loughman We are very pleased to announce the launch of the Inter-Narratives community. This is the next iteration of what was formerly Reset Narratives. It is a place for people working across the environment, social justice and new economy spaces to come together and share…

When it comes to designing a product or service, it’s easy to fall into the trap of designing for the majority. Below, I argue that there is tremendous opportunity that exists when we include those that are too often excluded. “To become a visionary, you have to take the perspective…

Understanding the AAPI community involves understanding the challenges they face. A clinical psychologist discusses the importance of mental health access and social justice education within Asian American communities. By: Rachel Lin A month filled with celebration, reflection, and empowerment, May marks the celebration of Asian American Pacific and Islander heritage…