Year of the Jackpot reminds us that certain combinations of simultaneous cyclical phenomena are winning combinations, but other combinations are decidedly losing combinations, and we are increasingly gambling for high stakes.
What is Social Media Activism and How to Use It
Today, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, activism is increasingly taking place over social media, in addition to the protests happening all over the country. But what is social media activism? Want to get involved but aren’t sure how? Here’s what you need to know about this powerful tool—and how to use it for good.
Helping the Most Vulnerable During COVID-19
For all who have been sheltered and well-served, there are countless others who are suffering, if not from the immediate threat of the virus, then from its devastating side effects.
We Are All Responsible for Promoting Tolerance
Tolerance is an issue I care deeply about. Not only because of the experiences I’ve faced personally, but also because of the values I hold dear and teach my children.
5 Communication Strategies to Make Homeless Shelters More Trans-Friendly
Physicians diagnose homeless individuals with a higher number of illnesses compared to the housing stable population. Also, housing unstable individuals statistically have much shorter lifespans: about 12 years, on average.
When you add transgender identity to this equation, the numbers look even worse.
How the Gig Economy Affects American Workers
It had seemed like a dream. You got to set your own hours, work only when and as much as you wanted, set your own rates, be your own boss. But now the dream feels more like a nightmare. You’re out hustling day and night, 24/7, 365. You’re supporting yourself and your family, but the perks are gone — and so is the safety net. It’s the new gig economy, and it looks like the bloom is off the rose.
The Grief of Downsizing
As I get older, the rate at which things go obsolete is increasing, leaving things for which one worked very hard with no value. In this case, it is not so much the material objects which are to be lamented, as intellectual property which will be lost if the material objects are not preserved.
How Business and Profit Influence the Medical Industry
When you think about it logically, if a medical company can stop a disease with a medication it’s not really in their best interest. The reason is, if a problem is completely fixed, they will not generate additional revenues. Then how can they survive and keep up their big profits?
Bridging the Gaps in Community Safety & Well-Being
The next decade will allow each of us to inspire each other to create positive change in our cities. There are so many important issues to tackle we can’t expect our various levels of government or our police services to solve it alone. Authentic collaboration will be required, and we must challenge ourselves and those we know to step out of our comfort zones.
How Stable Housing Improves Health Equity
Home is where the heart is. This mid-19th century proverb has been interpreted to mean that your home is wherever your loved ones are. This sounds lovely, but it isn’t always a reality for people living in unstable housing situations. Here is an honest look at the impact of unstable housing on health equity.
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