Women of Five Wars: Persian Gulf, Iraq & Afghanistan
In the fifteen years between the end of the Vietnam War and the start of Operation Desert Shield, the armed forces of the U.S. opened up many specialties to women. The nature of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, with blurred lines of engagement, have placed more servicewomen in harm’s way. With greater responsibilities have […]
Alice Hamilton and the Development of Occupational Medicine
Alice Hamilton helped make the American workplace less dangerous. In her quest to uncover industrial toxins, Hamilton roamed the more dangerous parts of urban America, descended into mines, and finagled her way into factories reluctant to admit her. Hamilton was a pioneer who became a leading expert in chemical health and safety.
Native American Wisdom
“It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand.”
The heartlessness of the deal: how Trump’s ‘America first’ stance sold out Ukraine
It is difficult to put into words what an about-face this is for U.S. support for Ukraine, which for years was built on helping the country defend itself, though not win the war. The Biden administration helped manage the symptoms of Russian aggression. Now, Trump says he’s going to provide the cure. But it is […]
Support Black-owned businesses: 450+ places to start online
While the economic challenges of the last few years have tested organizations of all stripes, Black-owned businesses closed their doors at twice the rate of other businesses during the pandemic. Studies show that less access to the financial system and lack of family wealth to draw from – both key avenues of financial security during economic slowdowns – are partly to […]
8 Pieces of wisdom from Native American culture to live a good life
Some of the richest history we’re not taught in our school system is of the Native Americans. D.J. Vanas, author and revered leadership expert from the Ottawa Tribe of Michigan, has traveled around the country speaking with 500 tribal nations and corporations to distill tribal principals combined with some of the invaluable lessons he learned […]
After8ToEducate
The population of homeless youth in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has reached a catastrophic level, with 4,000+ homeless students. Several Dallas-based organizations offer programs to address the separate needs that sprout from homelessness. But these needs are anything but separate. After8toEducate is tackling the most vulnerable population of unsheltered high school students.
45 thought-provoking Native American proverbs
You can learn a lot about the values and traditions of a culture by its proverbs. Proverbs are simple, traditional sayings that express a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. They are often metaphorical and are easily transmitted by oral traditions so they become key phrases repeated in a culture.
Write Your Representatives
Democracy thrives when people’s voices are heard. The easier it is for you to contact Congress, the better. It’s that simple.
California tribes celebrate historic dam removal: ‘More successful than we ever imagined’
Explosions roared through the canyons lining the Klamath River earlier this year, signaling a new chapter for the region that hugs the Oregon-California border. In October, the removal of four hydroelectric dams built on the river was completed—the largest project of its kind in U.S. history.
