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Today, the widening ideological rift between liberals and conservatives is clear, but the more subtle differences between different schools of thought within political parties can be harder to interpret.The Republican National Convention emphasizes that Republicans are largely united behind a party platform that combines a range of conservative ideas, but their motivations and priorities are different and may overlap.One such school of thought is social conservatism.What is social conservatism?According to the European Centre for the Study of Populism, “social conservatism is the belief that society is built on a network of fragile relationships that need to be maintained through obligations,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Farm machinery maker John Deere has said it will no longer sponsor “social or cultural awareness” events, becoming the latest major U.S. company to distance itself from diversity and inclusion efforts after becoming the target of a conservative backlash.In a statement posted on Tuesday, Social Media Platform XJohn Deere also said it complies with federal and local laws and will audit all training materials “to ensure they are free of socially motivated messages,” without disclosing the content of those messages.Moline, Illinois-based John Deere added that “diversity quotas or pronoun identification have not been and will not…
It’s a common misconception that social media jobs are glamorous. It’s not as simple as making entertaining videos or snapping photos for Instagram. They have demanding roles that require critical thinking, organization and collaboration. Building an impactful social presence takes time, research and creativity. Then add in unexpected crises, emotionally charged consumer messages and ever-changing trends into the equation—these demands can lead social professionals to reach a breaking point. Even the people behind the most admired brand accounts can feel inundated. In April 2024, Zaria Parvez, Global Social Media Manager at Duolingo (and the face behind the green owl we…
What is a social enterprise? A social enterprise, or social business, is a business designed to achieve a specific social goal as its primary objective. Social enterprises aim to maximize profits while maximizing their positive impact on society and the environment. Profits generated are primarily used to fund social programs. Social enterprises often focus on benefiting marginalized or economically disadvantaged groups by permanently improving their socio-economic conditions. Key Takeaways A social enterprise is a business that uses a market-driven approach to address an unmet need or solve a social or environmental problem.Unlike traditional businesses, a social enterprise’s primary objective is…
Alvernia University's Total Experience Learning® (TExpL®) Institute infuses educators with the award-winning experiential learning philosophy, the TExpL methodology. The methodology provides educators with the framework they need to take innovative approaches to learning. This hands-on approach motivates and empowers students and learners to pursue their interests and passions while meeting today's expansive learning standards. Learners develop confidence and personal agency as they see their work come to life, while positively influencing and collaborating with members of their local community.Total Experience Learning, which joined the Alvernia community in July 2024, is designed to revitalize the curriculum while supporting effective instruction through…
I had intended to write about J.D. Vance's views on Social Security following his June 13th interview. The New York TimesBut now that Vance has been named Donald Trump's running mate, it seems like the time to do just that. DELAWARE, OHIO – April 23: (L-R) Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, J.D. Vance, … [+] Former President Donald Trump shakes hands with former president Trump during a rally hosted by Trump at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio, on April 23, 2022. Last week, Trump announced his endorsement of J.D. Vance in the Ohio Republican Senate…
Andy Smith, 2024-25 ADCS President (Photo courtesy of ADCS) Children's services in England are seeing a decline in the number of secondment social workers as local authorities have made significantly more of them in recent years, an industry leader has said. Andy Smith, chairman of the Association of Directors of Children's Services, told Community Care he believes the trend is due to rules due to be introduced later this year to curb local authority use of deputy staff. Regulations on Substitute Social Work This rule was enacted by the previous administration. A Stable Home Built on Love Part of the…
Salman Fiqy arrived in Minnesota on a historic day — January 20, 2009, when Barack Obama took office as president for the first time.Salman, who was 19 at the time, was excited. “I wasn’t a conservative then — I was a Democrat,” he said. That changed throughout the years, as Salman obtained a biology degree from Minnesota State University-Mankato, pursued a career in medical consulting and started a family. By the time Donald Trump was president, Salman, a 35-year-old Burnsville resident, had become conservative. Salman, who is Somali, believes this trend is gaining traction in his community. That’s because of two things,…
The past four years have seen a proliferation of legislation addressing human rights and social issues. The European Parliament’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is the most significant recent example, but this regulatory trend is happening on a global scale.[1] Figure 1: Increase in due diligence laws by region since 2010 Source: S&P Global Ratings Beyond direct regulatory risks, investors are asking themselves several questions related to broader societal trends. How do we assess and respond to the systemic risks posed by growing economic inequality? How can you prevent or mitigate the potential impact of regional or geopolitical conflicts…
Today, AWS announced the general availability of Amazon Q Apps, an Amazon Q Business feature that has been in public preview since April 2024. Amazon Q Apps enable users in your organization to quickly turn ideas into apps through conversations with Amazon Q Business or by simply describing the app they want to build in their own words. Amazon Q Apps enable users to easily build, share, and customize apps based on enterprise data to streamline tasks and increase individual and team productivity. Users can also publish apps to admin-managed libraries to share with colleagues. Amazon Q Apps inherit user…