Cycles of Change

Democracy is a dynamic system for staying strong. It works through the steady renewal of public trust and the fair split of power. Cycle theory states that mature societies face decay during a "Fourth Turning." This phase shows less social cooperation and more internal conflict. Success requires [...]

The situation in Cuba is dire, particularly for the elderly population. With a meager $10 monthly pension, many retirees struggle to survive as food, medicine, and other basic necessities become increasingly scarce. The lack of resources, combined with the government's inability or unwillingness to [...]

The Cartesian Crisis, rooted in the philosophical approach of René Descartes, emerges from the profound separation between mind and body, leading to an existential dilemma for humanity. This crisis has shaped modern thought, where the pursuit of rationality and the emphasis on individualism have [...]

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave is one of the most famous metaphors in Western philosophy, depicting prisoners in a dark cave who are only able to see shadows projected on the wall in front of them. These shadows are cast by objects behind them, which the prisoners cannot see, and represent a [...]

The quest for world peace and renewal presents one of the most profound challenges of our time. The modern landscape is fraught with complex issues such as environmental degradation, social injustice, and geopolitical conflicts. These issues contribute to a state of imbalance that resonates with [...]

In today's America, the words "conservative" and "liberal" are often used in ways that might seem confusing. They don't always match up with what those terms originally meant. Instead, these labels are used to create division and conflict. This is because politicians and media have reasons for [...]

When discussing human rights and social justice, the way we frame our discussions can significantly impact our understanding and approach to addressing systemic issues. The terms "systemic equality," "systemic equity," and "systemic racism" each offer a distinct perspective on how to tackle [...]

As we advance through an era of rapid change and shifting values, it is prudent to reflect upon the principles that have long guided our nation. Our forebears, who laid the cornerstone of this great republic, were deeply influenced by a sense of divine justice and moral order. These values were not [...]

Abstract: Bond market rebellions have occurred throughout history, often triggered by economic mismanagement, political instability, or loss of investor confidence. This exploration examines ten notable examples, analyzing the social and economic consequences of each event. The case studies reveal [...]

Vince Everett Ellison emerged from a specific American reality. Born in 1963 in Haywood County, Tennessee, he grew up in a sharecropping family. This background provided direct experience with the structures of rural poverty and the manual labor systems that defined the post-slavery South. His [...]

The phrase "the right to be left alone" is most famously associated with Justice Louis Brandeis, who, in a 1928 Supreme Court dissent, articulated a fundamental aspect of privacy law. This concept has since become a cornerstone in the ongoing debate over personal privacy and governmental overreach. [...]

This analysis discusses the historical and economic benefits of tobacco usage in the USA, focusing on the period when tobacco was a significant cash crop. It also investigates the context and justification behind the statement "What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar," attributed [...]