politics
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“Illegal” May Not Mean What You Think
I first encountered the idea of disruptive empathy through the work of scholars Bashir and Goldberg, whose writing on peacebuilding emphasizes the moral necessity of humanizing those we are taught to fear or dismiss [1]. Disruptive empathy names the moment… Continue reading
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From Fear to Facts: Socialism and Narrative Construction
A recent Deseret News article reported that 51 percent of Utah Democrats view “socialism” favorably and that 70 percent view “democratic socialism” positively. The tone of the piece is clear: this trend is worrying, even dangerous, and likely the result… Continue reading
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The Work of Peace: From Our Relationships to the World We Share
Peace doesn’t begin at the negotiating table or in the halls of power—it begins in how we treat one another. The same dynamics that shape a marriage, a family, or a friendship also echo through communities and nations. When we… Continue reading
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Reproduction as a Racial Asset: Population Panic, White Anxiety, and the State
Moral panics thrive where uncertainty meets ideology [1]. The recent anxiety over declining birthrates is a perfect example. On the surface, it sounds practical — a call to strengthen families, have more children, and secure the nation’s future. But beneath… Continue reading
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The Politics of Fear: War, Masculinity, and the Struggle for Identity
Recently Donald Trump rebranded the Department of Defense as the Department of War. This may seem insignificant or unimportant for many, but I’d suggest that it is a very predictable and significant move in the current political and religious climate.… Continue reading
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Conservative Dads: Bring Home the Bacon, Fry It Up in a Pan
Imagine a headline that asked: “Are conservative fathers embracing the Superdad ideal?” Picture an article about men who work part-time, have full-time careers, or stay home with the kids. Hard to imagine? That’s because we rarely talk about fathers like… Continue reading
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The Illusion of Choice & the Gender Wage Gap
Imagine you walk into an ice cream shop with 50 flavors, but the server steers you toward vanilla. From the time you were a kid, your family, friends, and even TV shows praised vanilla as the best choice. You choose… Continue reading
The Little Stream: Where Soul Meets Society — Reflections on Well-Being, Religion, and Power 