Sometimes the most unexpected moments reveal the fault lines that have been hiding beneath the surface of our relationships. Recently, I witnessed two people I knew onlineāone a close friend of mine, and another who was more of a mutual acquaintanceāhave a falling out. The reason? What happened to Charlie Kirk, and the differing waysContinue reading “When Politics Breaks Friendships: Reflections on the Fallout After Charlie Kirk”
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The Escalation of Violence and the Urgent Need for Radical Empathy
The United States in 2025 is witnessing an alarming acceleration of violence, both in scope and context. From political killings to public altercations, the normalization of violence has seeped into areas that would have once felt unthinkable. The killing of Charlie Kirk in September 2025 is a tragic but telling example of this trend. ItāsContinue reading “The Escalation of Violence and the Urgent Need for Radical Empathy”
When Compassion Becomes Conditional: The Violence of Selective Empathy in America
Empathy and compassion should be the foundation of any society that hopes to thrive. They are not luxuries to be extended only to friends or allies, but necessities for the survival of a diverse and fractured nation. Yet in America today, these values are increasingly treated as conditional, given only to those who pass certainContinue reading “When Compassion Becomes Conditional: The Violence of Selective Empathy in America”
Universal Empathy and the Imperative of Compassion
In a world marked by division, conflict, and tragedy, our responses to individuals who have caused harm are often extreme, polarized, and emotionally charged. Some attempt to whitewash wrongdoing, minimizing or erasing the harm caused. Others vow revenge, letting anger dictate their actions. Some condemn events without extending any empathy or compassion to the individual,Continue reading “Universal Empathy and the Imperative of Compassion”
Dawsongate – Where Do We Go From Here?
If you haven’t heard, there has been a lot of old Shane Dawson videos resurfacing to the forefront of the web that depict him saying really disturbing things to minors. There have also been allegations of numerous gamers and Twitch streamers floating around on the internet, and that leaves the internet, and people as aContinue reading “Dawsongate – Where Do We Go From Here?”