A few days ago, a claim started making the rounds online that Kim Jong Un had announced North Korea would execute anyone named in the Epstein files, presumably by firing squad, if they were handed over. It spread fast, the way these things do, shared and reshared with a kind of grim satisfaction, as ifContinue reading “On Radical Empathy, Accountability, and Why No One Should Have the Power to Unalive Anyone”
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The Complexity of Calling Out Culture: Balancing Accountability and Compassion
In recent years, the concept of “calling out” has become a central part of social media discourse. It is a tool used by individuals to bring attention to harmful behaviors, discrimination, and injustice, offering a means for marginalized voices to demand accountability. Yet, the practice is often not without its complications. While the need forContinue reading “The Complexity of Calling Out Culture: Balancing Accountability and Compassion”
Justice, Compassion, and the Test of Humanity: A Reflection on Ian Watkins and the Limits of Retribution
In October 2025, the death of Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of the band Lostprophets, prompted a wide range of reactions. While the actions Watkins was convicted of — deeply disturbing and reprehensible in nature, and profoundly harmful to those affected — were beyond dispute in their gravity, the response to his passing stirredContinue reading “Justice, Compassion, and the Test of Humanity: A Reflection on Ian Watkins and the Limits of Retribution”