Hope in a Time of Fear
Looking to Millennials to Realize the SDGs I write at a time of polarization in society. Political factions are bitterly divided in many regions of the globe. Several friends and leaders I trust have privately confided in me, expressing serious doubts
E-Commerce vs. Retail: Environmental Impacts of Modern Shopping
Many conscious shoppers have asked themselves the same question -- what are the impacts of shopping online versus traditional retail on the environment and society. The total holiday sales in the United States for 2016 totals $665.87 billion, with $94.71
Blood in the Streets: Duterte’s Drug War
“I can be ordered by the Supreme Court to stop it,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte proclaimed. “But there are things that they cannot stop, and maybe I will not stop. I will tell them I will finish this first. Then
The Purse that Makes Change and Saves Lives
The Issue: Unhygienic Births In 2008 in a village in rural India, a highly-respected midwife was talking to a young female entrepreneur just outside her hut. The visitor was Zubaida Bai and she was traveling across the vast South Asian country
Cults, Thought Reform, and Populism: An Interview with Cult Tracker Rick Ross
Rick Ross is a cult expert and intervention specialist with more than 30 years of experience investigating controversial groups and movements. He is founder and executive director of the non-profit organization, the Cult Education Institute, and author of the book, "Cults Inside
Exploring the World with Andre Govia
Abandoned buildings have been always forbidden places for us, full of mystery and intrigue. Andre Govia, a pioneering worldwide urban explorer, takes us to the magical world of the abandoned hospitals, schools and houses with the astonishing collection of photos he is
A Poem By Adam Clay
After the Tour On the way to the train station, an admission that moments, details, are slipping away already— it’s bound to happen anyhow, but it’s what memory does best in failing: the drops of rain in the Bywater become a byproduct of salt in the air like a sound. Sometimes
How Sustainable Transportation Drives Sustainable Cities
2017 started off with a slew of new technology announcements, particularly in the world of transportation. Both automakers and tech companies alike unveiled their latest vehicle prototypes and concepts, in addition to their vision for what the future of transportation
The Trump Effect: The Truth About the Pope and the Order of Malta
The media has recently reported some eye-popping news about the Pope and the Order of Malta allegedly engaged in a power struggle, with the Grand Master of the Order losing the battle and “forced” to resign. What we have here is
The Significance of United Nations Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security
Gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls are some of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals that we need to achieve a more equitable world. Women and girls suffer discrimination and violence in every part of the world,
The Formation of the Global Bioethics Initiative
In this series of global leaders, we will highlight an international non-profit healthcare organization that provides a bridge between patient care and the complexities of medicine. This area of healthcare is often referred to as Bioethics and in 2011, Dr.
Are the Sustainable Development Goals Already in Trouble?
The SDG Index reveals that the Sustainable Development Goals are vastly underperforming on sustainability. This may undermine humanity’s progress in development. Sustainable development has become the North Star for the international community. It is a commitment to everyone’s wellbeing (development), while