Many believe that American corporate culture is broken. In fact, in an April 2023 LinkedIn article, corporate consultant Jenn Maer writes that "every client I talk to thinks they're stuck in their own special hell," with clients griping that "everyone...
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Counting the Unhoused
Each year in January, community groups estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States on a single night by conducting a Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The efforts are organized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban...
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On March 3, 2024, Haiti’s government declared a state of emergency after gang attacks on the country’s two largest prisons resulted in massive prison breaks that saw thousands of inmates escape. According to news reports, gangs control 80 percent of...
Continue ReadingThe Social Facts of Social Inequality
According to a recent news article, the wealth of the world’s richest billionaires has increased 114% since the year 2020. Their identities and current net worths are as follows: Elon Musk $246 billion Bernard Arnault $193 billion Jeff Bezos $167...
Continue ReadingAmerica: Land of the Free, Home of the Socially Stratified
Introduction In the land of opportunity and freedom, the United States of America, it may come as a surprise that social stratification remains a prevalent and enduring aspect of society. While the nation prides itself on its democratic ideals and...
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Some interesting events occurred in the last week. First, Saudi Arabia deposited $5 billion dollars into the central bank of Turkey to help that country which has been struggling since the devastating earthquake of February 6, 2023. Next, the Caribbean nations of Antigua...
Continue ReadingCapitalism vs. Socialism – Thoughts?
What are your first thoughts when you hear the word “capitalism?” Take a moment to ponder. Next, what are your first thoughts when you hear the word, “socialism?” Give yourself a minute to reflect on the word. Does one word...
Continue ReadingA Super-Yacht or One Oar?
I came across a 2020 quote from Damian Barr that is incredibly thought provoking. He said, When he penned those lines, it was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the stark inequities of healthcare were evident across the nation...
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