Trauma is embedded in institutions, in our collective stories, and passed down from generation to generation. Scholar and author Dr. Sousan Abadian says that even if you think you haven’t experienced trauma yourself, you can be a carrier of the “trauma virus.” She says, “We see trauma footprints today in the riots, insurrection, and rise […]
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Interview Ret. Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack
By Carl on October 19, 2021 in Current Events, Leadership, Military, Politics, Government, Problems Facing Our Nation
What will happen now that the U.S. has physically departed Afghanistan? How will major nations including the United States, Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, India, and Turkey continue to grapple with serious Afghan-related challenges that extend beyond its borders? Ret. Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack, who served as the director of the Joint Intelligence and Operations Center […]
Chauvin Verdict Reaction
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all charges in the death of George Floyd. He’ll be sentenced in 8 weeks, and faces up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder and up to 10 years for second-degree manslaughter. Attorney Nkechi (Nah – KEE […]
Are You a Carrier of the ‘Trauma Virus’?
Trauma is embedded in institutions, in our collective stories, and passed down from generation to generation. Scholar and author Dr. Sousan Abadian says that even if you think you haven’t experienced trauma yourself, you can be a carrier of the trauma virus. She says we see trauma footprints today in the riots, insurrection, and rise […]
From Racism to a ‘Stolen Election’: How to Get Past Our National Grievances
Both sides of the political divide have their grievances. The right contends they’ve been victimized by big government, oppressive regulations, liberal elites, socialists, illegal immigrants, etc. The left’s grievance list includes racism, sexism, homophobia, fascism, authoritarianism, capitalism, and more. What they have in common, says Sparrow Hart, is that each side claims someone else is […]
Is the Concept of Race Racist?
Is it possible to talk about racism without being racist? Without causing other people pain? Should the “what are you” question even be on the census form? Can we build enough trust to talk about race without judgment? Just as he does with his new YouTube series, “Difficult Questions with Glen Dunzweiler,” Glen Dunzweiler will […]
Racist Cops? Are Their Numbers Exaggerated?
Mark Rusin, a former Las Vegas METRO police officer and retired ATF special agent with nearly 30 years as a law enforcement official, wants to talk about Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, and defunding the police. He says although there are some bad apples, all cops are being unfairly painted as racist when “99% of […]
Why Biden Alone Can’t Heal the Nation
By Carl on November 17, 2020 in 2020 Presidential Election, Current Events, Politics, Government, Problems Facing Our Nation, Spirituality
Americans’ anxiety around the election was palpable. When news networks called the race after days of counting ballots, it was as if the country finally exhaled and spontaneous celebrations erupted across the country and the globe. Joe Biden has called for this to become a moment of national healing, but Donald Trump still hasn’t conceded […]
The Nursing Shortage is Here … What Can We Do about It?
By Carl on November 10, 2020 in Business, Careers, COVID-19, Health, Fitness, Problems Facing Our Nation
Thanks in no small degree to the pandemic, burnout, and an older workforce, rural areas and small hospitals are scrambling for nurses with some ERs operating with fewer nurses than they should. How can we help prevent these nursing shortages which are likely to worsen as our aging population needs more care? You’ll want to […]
The Kamala Effect: Breaking Gender and Racial Barriers
By Carl on November 10, 2020 in 2020 Presidential Election, Politics, Government, Problems Facing Our Nation, Women’s Issues
Kamala Harris steps into the role of vice president as the first woman to hold the position. She’s also the first woman of color, as the child of a Black father and an Indian mother. Canadian media veteran Raj Grin, whose parents are also Indian, can address the often hidden prejudice against Brown people and […]