Originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press Biden continues with a presidential transition while an enraged Trump plants land mines and trip wires. Tump’s niece predicted the situation saying, “He’s not going to engage in the normal activities that guarantee a peaceful transition. All he’s got now is breaking stuff, and he’s going to … Continue reading Serving up rage and revenge – by Deborah Levine
Economic Impact of COVID-19 COVID-19 has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public health, food systems and the world of work. It has had a devastating effect on our social economy, public health & monetary system. Millions of people are at risk of falling into extreme … Continue reading COVID-19 and the Social Economy – by Tuhin Mukharjee
Originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press QAnon has gone mainstream. This fringe group’s theory that there’s a deep state dedicated to child trafficking, cannibalism, and anti-Trumpism is no longer under the radar. Some point to the successful Georgia primary of QAnon backer, Marjorie Greene, as proof. Others point to President Trump congratulating her … Continue reading QAnon, COVID-19 and conspiracy addiction – by Deborah Levine
I had heard The Drifters’ song, played Monopoly—knew the expensive property was paired with Park Place, that rent for houses and hotels could bankrupt a person.
Perhaps the past Century will not be known for the World Wars, for the atom bomb, for the rapid growth of scientific technology leading to IT, nor for even the Holocaust and a new awareness of crimes against humanity. In the long eye of history, perhaps the past Century will be known for fatherlessness. As … Continue reading Our Fathers: Learning from Wounds – by Laszlo Petrovics
It’s been two years since the shooting and subsequent riots in Ferguson. One year after that event, I wrote about having the dubious honor of witnessing three generations of protests related to race, inequality and injustice. In the 1960s, protest marches were televised nationally, inspiring many of us. Yes, some protests became violent riots, but … Continue reading Riots & Race: Then, Now and Next? – by Deborah Levine
“You’re the prettiest, smartest girl in the world and nothing can change that,” my grandmother said as she hugged me. There was no other song I longed to hear or no melody that sounded so sweet. In 1961, I turned six years old and my family moved from North Carolina to Okinawa, Japan. The Civil … Continue reading I am Sienna – by Gail Hayes
An interesting thing happened to me last week. You see, I was in the middle of reading a piece by a Pulitzer Prize winning columnist on “social distancing,” the latest add on to COVID-19 discourse these days, when the columnist, an acknowledged introvert, alluded to another writer he’d recently interviewed for his story; Susan Cain, … Continue reading Extroverts and introverts: how are you faring? – by Terry Howard
How Leaders & Employees Go from Fear to Optimism: One TEAM again The new norm of work is a challenge for businesses and the workforce. No one is exempt from the challenges we face during this period of isolation. Even those who are used to working virtually will have new demands placed on them. Teams … Continue reading From Virus-Suppression to Workplace Return – by Deborah Levine and Cathy Light
‘Saint Patrick’s Day,’ is a jovial holiday in my family. As a child, my mother dressed me in green bell bottom slacks, an itchy wool green sweater, topped with a long green coat, shamrock pin and then shipped me off to school. One year, when I entered the classroom, my friend asked me if I … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Memories – by Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
