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So many of our problems share a source: Lack of leadership

September 24, 2021 by Samuel James

All too often the people in charge refuse to admit fault, running as far and fast from responsibility as possible. We all know that; we’ve seen it a million times. It’s to be expected and we expect it. But then there’s the trick. We fall for it every time. Instead of holding themselves accountable or …

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Beyond performative activism: What risks will you take?

September 19, 2021 by Shay

Several months ago, a local Maine publication broke the story of how members of the white supremacist group Proud Boys were meeting in a downtown Portland, Maine, pub since early 2021—and how the owners of the pub were more concerned about making money than whether or not hosting white supremacists would reflect poorly on them. …

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Categories Activism, Current Events, Racial and Cultural

When given a choice, they choose themselves and exploitation

August 27, 2021 by Samuel James

Healthcare workers across the country have been protesting vaccine mandates and they almost couldn’t be more cliché. They claim they have no options, no choice. Now, I don’t care if it’s COVID deniers, homophobes, transphobes, racists or whichever brand new bigot is hot on the block, they all screech about the same damn thing: My …

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Categories Commentary, Current Events, Health
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