Dear Readers: I am sorry for sprinkling humor and sarcasm throughout my Substack posts. My apologies! Had I known that Australian social scientists Jordan McSwiney and Kurt Sengul found the use of humor and ridicule to be an insidious attack on our democracy, I would certainly avoid even a trace of sarcasm or humor […]
Thankful: Attaining ‘Puppy Heart’
Photo by Taylor Kopel on Unsplash This morning, my dog Loki — who has a puppy heart still at 14 months, and will no doubt always have a puppy temperament, whatever his age —stepped out into Thanksgiving morning; into the upstate New York, rural, outside world. He walked onto the porch of the […]
Reversing The Descent Of Humanity
Nothing To Do With Economic Growth A Huge Wound In The Tropical Rainforest The elements of life that bring satisfaction — including food and shelter, stable relationships, good health, and unconditional reciprocal love — have little to do with the motives of big business or governments. In defending a contract […]
Peace in the Middle East? PART 2
Shannon Joy continues her conversation with Attorney Sujata Gibson and Mindful Activist Ora Nadrich on Israel, Palestine, and what’s next to achieve peace.
Cities: How to Build for Love and Resistance; How to “Be Peace”
I’m writing on the morning of my 61st birthday — a phrase that does not trip off the tongue, or emerge easily on the keyboard! I am the only one awake yet — Brian is still asleep, and Loki, his fluffy fur having grown back after his late-summer grooming, is […]
ADHD, Invisible Hunger, and Why You Should Be Very Concerned for Your Children
It’s all iPads and Happy Meals Until Someone Gets Hurt Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the diagnosis of ADHD among children. This phenomenon raises important questions about the underlying causes, […]
Fake Meat and Fake Rabbinic Rulings
Rav Moshe Feinstein versus the Erev Rav of today I wish to preface my lengthy critique of rabbis who are promoting fake meat with the following disclaimer: I’m not qualified to chime in on whether fake meat is technically kosher or not, and I’ve purposely avoided getting involved with hair-splitting […]
The Modern Feminist Paradox: Embracing Victimhood and Rejecting Femininity
Modern feminism has strayed far from the path its founders initially charted. The movement, which once sought to empower women by securing their rights and celebrating their unique qualities, has taken a divergent course. In the process, it has morphed into something unrecognizable, often perpetuating a culture of victimhood and […]
To the Editor: Response to Expressionless Babies, Bored Lovers, And Other Changes in the Human Condition
This letter was written in response to “Expressionless Babies, Bored Lovers, And Other Changes in the Human Condition” by Dr. Naomi Wolf Dear DailyClout, I do agree that many people have somehow lost a significant part of their soul and an empathy deficit epidemic has swept the world in recent […]
Genocidal Ancestral Memory
Did Leaders with “Genocidal Memory” in their Ancestors’ Past, Help to Save Us? I promised God, as you recall, after I got a second chance to be alive, that I would write the things I most feared to write. This essay is in that category. We are in […]
How to Fight Corruption and Controlled Narratives in Our Culture Today
Mindful Activist, Ora Nadrich, speaks with President of Skyhorse Publishing, Tony Lyons, about fighting corruption in our democracy and controlled narratives. Tony Lyons is co-chair and co-founder of American Values 2024.Org. He was recently profiled in the Wall Street Journal, is the President of Skyhorse Publishing, and has published several books by […]
A Crumbling Regime: Lessons for the Social Sciences and Humanities
Recent revelations from the “Twitter Files” in the United States and the “Lockdown Files” in the United Kingdom revealed a troubling relationship between prominent scientific institutions, the state, social media companies, and traditional media that shaped our COVID-19 response. The fallout on democratic institutions will have political and social consequences […]