In Australia, I attended the Women’s March 4 Justice, an event that proved how much has changed, and what still remains the same.
By Denying Meghan Markle’s Experience, Have We Learned Nothing?
Recently, we’ve supported women who have bravely spoken about their trauma. However, the denial of Meghan Markle’s experience makes me think we’ve missed the point.
Lessons in Censorship From the Survivors of WWII
Censorship, if left unchecked, can lead to brutality. This is the lesson I learned from those who endured the worst of us.
Where to Now for Generation COVID?
With a whole generation suffering from what academics are calling “Post-COVID Stress Disorder,” heeding the traumatic lessons from the past may help us in the future.
Operation Warp Speed: Boldly Taking America Where It Hasn’t Been Before
Any hope of ending the COVID pandemic lies in brave souls of Operation Warp Speed, and their captain, a bad James Kirk ripoff.
America, the Whole World Is Watching
Once again, America has to show leadership during a crisis. And, once again, the rest of the world is watching.
Meet Elina, 11, Holland’s Latest Mayor
For the last five years, the children of the Netherlands have been represented by their own mayors. Elina of Amstelveen is the latest appointee.
How the Stockdale Paradox Can Help Us Through 2020
The “Stockdale Paradox” is a method of facing the reality of the situation, with optimism and without baleful resignation.
“This Is Your Life Now”: Former Hostages Explain How They Endured Isolation
Terry Waite and John McCarthy were hostages subject to confinement and dehumanizing barbarity. While our situation is nowhere near that, their coping strategies can make it a little easier.
Our Overuse of the Word “Trauma” Weakens It (and Us Too)
Mary Trump’s book promises to outline the “trauma” her uncle enabled, but I believe that particular word is dangerously overused.