Before the sickos come in, I am just going to say it. What Pamela Cisneros did was not okay. And before somebody decides to make this about politics, capitalism, Bank of America, corporate America, class warfare, mental health, policing, or whatever else they want to use to justify it: a woman was stabbed to deathContinue reading “Before the Sickos Come In: No, Erin Piacenti Did Not âDeserve Itâ”
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Radical Empathy in an Age of Vitriol: Why I Choose to Show Compassion, Even to Charlie Kirk
Empathy is not easy. It never has been. But in todayâs fractured worldâwhere politics, culture, and identity are so fiercely polarizedâempathy feels almost impossible. When news broke about Charlie Kirk, I watched the reactions unfold. Some were shocked. Some were quietly relieved. And many were openly celebrating, mocking, and dismissing his pain. Over and over,Continue reading “Radical Empathy in an Age of Vitriol: Why I Choose to Show Compassion, Even to Charlie Kirk”
We Are Augustinesâ Book of James: NYC Subways, Mental Health, and Urban Politics
Subways in New York City are more than a means of transportationâthey are a living, breathing reflection of the cityâs social, political, and mental health challenges. The public transit system, one of the largest and most complex in the world, exposes broader systemic issues, including urban policy, social equity, and the often-overlooked needs of peopleContinue reading “We Are Augustinesâ Book of James: NYC Subways, Mental Health, and Urban Politics”