Author: Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig
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There are moments when you must decide whether truth matters more than approval. The story circulating in the True Stories Facebook group about Charles Woodson captures that decision with striking clarity. For those who may not know his full background, Woodson is one of the most respected figures in American sports: a Heisman Trophy winner…
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Wicked: For Good delivers a cinematic experience that deepens the mythology of Oz in powerful and unexpected ways. Seeing the film in 3D this past week heightened the magic and the emotional stakes, especially in moments involving character action, public ceremonies, and the sweeping landscapes that frame the story. What struck me most was not…
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We are living through a moment that feels heavier than a cultural trend. Esquire recently described this period with unsettling accuracy by calling it an age of “Big Stupid.” The description is blunt, yet it captures a mood that is no longer hidden beneath the surface of public life. We are not simply indifferent to…
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Thanksgiving invites many of us to think about gratitude, but it also invites us to notice the quieter realities beneath the surface. It is a day when kitchens often fill with food and friends and families gather in ways that create warmth, yet it is also a day when many people arrive at the table…
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We live in a world that worships smartness. Smart phones. Smart cars. Smart policies. Smart people. The word itself is a magic spell, used to make anything sound advanced, modern, or right. But here is the uncomfortable truth: smart is not the same as correct. A lot of what we call smart today is just…
Cloaking Inequity 