Thoughtful Perspectives on Modern Issues
How the erosion of institutional trust threatens the foundation of democratic governance The Question That Haunts Democracy “Is there an answer to that?” The question emerged from a conversation about government performance, but it cuts to the heart of a civilizational crisis. We were discussing whether any institution—the Government Accountability Office, Congressional Research Service, even…
The research reveals that tribal politics fundamentally reshapes how Americans process political violence, creating predictable patterns of double standards, selective empathy, and motivated reasoning that have remained consistent across centuries of American political conflict. These responses follow psychological mechanisms that prioritize group loyalty over democratic norms, threatening the foundations of pluralistic democracy. How tribal identity…
On October 18th, I’ll be walking in Murfreesboro for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. This devastating condition doesn’t just affect individuals—it impacts entire families and communities. But together, we can make a difference. I’m currently at $330 toward my goal, and I need your…
Another notification buzzes,another headline screaming red,another mother’s worst nightmarebleeding through my phone screenwhile I’m just trying to drink my coffeeand pretend the world makes sense. Children running from classrooms,hands over their heads like they’re playingsome twisted game of hide and seekexcept the seeker has a gunand the prize for being foundis a body bag. A…
Ancient Wisdom on Rebirth and Renewal In the quiet moments before dawn, when the world exists in that liminal space between night and day, I find myself contemplating one of humanity’s most enduring mysteries: the nature of beginnings. Each morning, as the first light touches the horizon, we witness something profound—not merely the return of…