Summary As 2022 draws to a close, several governments around the world have been in the news that are controlled by religious organizations, groups, individuals, and political parties. These religious leaders have varying degrees of tolerance for dissent. Afghanistan, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and other countries have law enforcement agents tasked with ensuring that… Continue reading Politics, Religion, and Governance News 2022
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The United States Insurrection of 6 Jan 2021
On 6 Jan 2021, an armed militant extremist group raided the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. in an attempt to take forcible control of the U.S. Government. The group broke through Capitol Security teams and setup positions in the Capitol building. The Vice President, legislators, and capitol staff were rushed to multiple undisclosed locations as… Continue reading The United States Insurrection of 6 Jan 2021
Leadership: Inspiring Followers or Demanding Obedience
Some leaders inspire people to follow them by generally being cordial, polite, and respectful. Other leaders establish their dominance and demand obedience. Often these two styles get confused because leaders who use force, threats, and intimidation will sometimes inspire followers who like that style of management. So, either method can result in a populist following… Continue reading Leadership: Inspiring Followers or Demanding Obedience
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Five Levels of Race Awareness in America
U.S. Election Turns to Race This past week, the U.S. presidential election brought the issue of race to the forefront of our national public dialog. This was ignited by a heated exchange between the presidential frontrunners who were each trying to prove they weren’t as racist as their opponent. Struggling for the Black vote, each candidate… Continue reading Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Five Levels of Race Awareness in America
Apple Defends National Privacy Infrastructure in Legal Standoff With the United States
Below is the letter from Tim Cook that was posted to Apple’s website on 16 January 2016. It is reposted here for dissemination, reference, and archival purposes. February 16, 2016 A Message to Our Customers The United States government has demanded that Apple take an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers.… Continue reading Apple Defends National Privacy Infrastructure in Legal Standoff With the United States