The Biology of Belonging: Why Empathy is a Political Act

Empathy is political is the work of the neuroscientist Samah Karaki. Here she challenges the cozy version of empathy we’ve been sold. We often think of empathy as a fuzzy, innate superpower—a simple bridge between two souls. Here, Karaki pulls back the curtain to show us that we are much more complex. Our empathy is […]

When Women Speak Out: Discomfort, Catalyst, and Change

Throughout history, the voices of women have been powerful instruments of change. Women are often met with discomfort, resistance and even danger. Their willingness to speak truth to power has consistently shattered silences, challenged norms and paved the way for a more just and equitable world. The women mentioned have personal testimonies of abuse to […]

The Free and Fair Trap

This is a present-day political discourse from a viewer’s perspective, integrating what we know to be “free and fair.” First, it has become a sacred incantation. Second, the phrase is used way too loosely. It is used to bless elections, trade deals, and judicial systems. Finally, beneath the surface of this noble phrase lies a […]