Presidential exit polls indicate that a majority of voters thought the economy was the most important issue and that Mitt Romney would be best able to handle the economy and the federal budget deficit. Yet a majority of these same voters elected Presid…

The ‘care ethic’ leads campus activists and administrators to squelch uncomfortable speech, with few limits. And that impulse is increasingly global, new book says.The Tyranny of the ‘Care Ethic’While Lukianoff asks readers, many of whom ar…

“Empathy’s the antidote to shame. The two most powerful words when we are in a struggle: me too.”  – Brene BrownI hear some inspiring stories that lift the spirit, and are testament to human resourcefulness and resilience.Jennifer, a pleasant woma…

Indeed, in a democracy, empathy should be a basic aspect of the public decision-making process. When I refer to empathy, I mean the ability to recognize and acknowledge the values of others.   Empathy’s requirements demand an attempt to understand…