by Zach Dawes Jr | Jan 26, 2015 | Opinion
I began my work as EthicsDaily.com’s managing editor in January 2013, following the excellent tenure of Cliff Vaughn in this position. Several lessons have stood out in reflecting on the past two years. While the details are unique to my role, the broad points...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Jan 19, 2015 | Opinion
The third Monday of January in the U.S. is dedicated to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Articles and videos appear annually, retelling his role in the civil rights movement and extolling his efforts toward racial equality and social justice. As I...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Jan 14, 2015 | Opinion
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced his plans to push for education reform in 2015. His intentions may be noble, but his use of tired clichés that perpetuate negative narratives is not. Cuomo claimed in a letter to the state’s education leaders that he...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Jan 2, 2015 | Opinion
The mixed reaction to the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report on the CIA interrogation and detention programs is not surprising given the political polarization in our society. Much has been written about the political motivations influencing those supporting...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Dec 26, 2014 | Opinion
The founding era of the United States was no less divided and conflicted than the Washington we find so frustrating today. During the revolutionary years, people loyal to Great Britain made up as much as 20 percent of the population. Colonies were reluctant to...