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The President Parenting Our Nation
Our nervous systems respond to leaders the same way we react to people who hold power in our lives, especially caregivers when we were young. That’s because our bodies and brains develop in the context of relationships. Safety, connection, and … Continue reading
The Growing List of the World’s Worst Authoritarians in Modern History
Here’s a list of some of the worst authoritarians in modern history, in rough chronological order, emphasizing the scope of their harm, how they used power, and how they manipulated institutions or populations: Benito Mussolini (Italy, 1922–1943) Promised national strength, … Continue reading
HR 1: “The Chronic Stress Amplification Act”
The bill known as H.R. 1 has been called the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but the reality is far from beautiful for many people. If passed, it would cut billions from Medicaid and other essential programs that millions of vulnerable … Continue reading