Social Policy

Analysis of social welfare programs and their effectiveness in promoting equity.

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The Caribbean at a Crossroads: How U.S.–Venezuela Resource Wars Threaten Regional Sovereignty

The Caribbean stands on the front line of a new proxy war. Under cover of “drug interdiction,” the United States is reasserting control over oil, currency, and influence in the hemisphere—while small island nations struggle to preserve sovereignty. This essay unpacks the real motives behind U.S. militarization, Venezuela’s isolation, and the systemic decline of American society driving both addiction and aggression.

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You Can’t Be Moral in a System That’s Already Immoral

A Black woman won’t apply for Medicaid for her mother, even after losing her job and struggling to pay for care—because she believes it’s “unfair.” Meanwhile, rich white elders roll up in limos and milk the system dry. This is trauma. This is capitalism. And this is how we become programmed to protect the system while it devours us.

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The Rhythm Is Changing But the Fire Is Still Burning

I’m moving from weekly to monthly posts—not because I’m leaving the fight, but because I need space to dig deeper. I’m working on long-form projects, navigating burnout, and trying to write not just to inform, but to preserve. America is crumbling under capitalist delusion and authoritarian fantasy. I’m still here. Just walking at a different rhythm.

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Why Your Self-Worth Isn’t a Dollar Amount (And How to Stop Treating It Like One)

Capitalism taught us to price-tag people—but your value isn’t a bank statement. Learn how to detox from materialism and reclaim your worth (with science, people and stories).

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