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Theological Schadenfreude : When Faith Breeds Cruelty Ah, the sweet irony of watching institutions built on compassion accidentally...
tyudelson
Jul 32 min read
The recipe for acceptance: FINDING POINTS OF CONNECTION
It all started with a simple question: Why are so many newcomers moving to St. John’s Newfoundland? I was intrigued to find out,...
tyudelson
Jun 264 min read
The elimination of all DEI initiatives smacks of racism and discrimination no matter what Trump says
The war on DEI will not garner many winners The elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and related...
tyudelson
Jun 233 min read
Nothing says 'education for all' like banning kindness.
I gotta say, I really had to scratch my head when I read about an American sixth-grade teacher who was told by her school administrators...
tyudelson
May 192 min read


May 17th is IDAHOBIT
What might you do to help? This Saturday, May 17, the world will mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, and...
tyudelson
May 132 min read


PIE Anyone?
The goal, in fact, is PIE everyone . Because there's no place for non-affirming institutions in our world. Yup, that ship has sailed. PIE...
tyudelson
Mar 122 min read
Is DEI the problem or the solution?
In the spirit of survival-of-the-fittest, every-man-for-himself America, the Stable Genius has deemed that America would be greater by...
tyudelson
Jan 253 min read


Racial healing is on the menu for today
Today, is the National Day of Racial Healing in the US, a day observed annually to promote truth, healing, and transformation in our...
tyudelson
Jan 212 min read


Identity Politics Is Not Helping Us Move Forward
In all this talk about identity politics, it’s getting hard to see the forest for the trees . All the concern about 'wokeness' is more...
tyudelson
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Social media is dividing us far more than it is bringing us together
Research shows that social media posts that trigger emotions––especially anger at out-groups––are the most likely to be shared. Not...
tyudelson
Dec 4, 20242 min read


The Olympics offer a strong and heartwarming message of unity, acceptance and tolerance
Watching the Olympics always gives me that warm fuzzy feeling inside, seeing the world united in sport, enjoying a place where everyone...
tyudelson
Jul 28, 20241 min read


How can we thrive?
I’m concerned about obstacles to human flourishing. I heard someone express this the other day and it hit home. It hit the nail on the...
tyudelson
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Why aren’t all houses of worship affirming?
In this Pride month, it’s time we applied some critical thinking to this query. Because the answer to this simple question will reveal a...
tyudelson
Jun 27, 202414 min read
Is the anti-SOGI contingent starting to reveal their true colours?
I must admit that I was saddened to read about the recent cancellation of a speaking event involving ‘Queer Storytime Adventures’ at a...
tyudelson
May 18, 20242 min read


It's time to embrace diversity!
If you need some incentive to celebrate the great diversity of our country, now is the time. April is Diversity Month. It was initiated...
tyudelson
Apr 5, 20242 min read


One story can't end racism in Canada — but 'The Skin We're In' will fuel the fight
During Black History Month, I started to make my way through Desmond Cole’s The Skin We’re In. Canada’s national narrative, in contrast...
tyudelson
Mar 12, 20241 min read
When bigotry comes from the highest offices in the land, you know you're in trouble
The elimination of the propagation of hate must be championed by our leaders and institutions. If not, we are fighting an uphill battle...
tyudelson
Feb 28, 20246 min read


Why are some governments intent on promoting hate?
Today, this headline caught my eye: Oklahoma Republicans introduce bill to ban Pride celebrations The bill's author says tax dollars...
tyudelson
Feb 7, 20243 min read
We need to hold our authorities accountable
A recent report about the dismissal of a teacher due to his posting of controversial videos bothered me (more specifically, the rationale...
tyudelson
Feb 5, 20244 min read


UNESCO highlights the role of educators in addressing hate
UNESCO dedicated January 24 2024 to the celebration of International Day of Education, promoting the crucial role education and teachers...
tyudelson
Jan 26, 20241 min read
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