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No more feel-good stories

New Means • 2417 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Humanitarianism
  1. Feel-good stories in the media often overlook the systemic issues behind the events they feature.
  2. These stories can sometimes normalize unacceptable conditions and behaviors.
  3. There are alternative stories that focus on building a better world for all, rather than just temporary uplifting moments.

THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE STATE OF OUR HEARTS

TRANSFORM with Marianne Williamson • 2044 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Humanitarianism
  1. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas is asserting his right to block border patrol agents from saving drowning migrants, which is supported by other Republican figures.
  2. Addressing the root causes of the border crisis is essential, including stabilizing Latin American economies and decriminalizing drugs.
  3. It is important to prioritize humanitarian values as a nation and not let innocent people die at the border.

The International Day of Holocaust Denial

Letters from Suzanne • 1631 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Humanitarianism
  1. January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, designated by the UN to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
  2. The Secretary-General of the UN released a vague Holocaust remembrance statement this year that did not mention Jews, sparking controversy.
  3. The idea of remembrance must extend to all victims of prejudice and injustice, but it should not dilute the specific significance of the Holocaust and its victims.

Social Development > Self-Development

The Novelleist • 1846 implied HN points • 01 Jan 25
📖 Philosophy Humanitarianism
  1. Helping others is more important than just focusing on ourselves. When we pay more attention to our communities, we find more happiness and purpose in our lives.
  2. A balance is needed between caring for our loved ones and thinking about the broader world. We should take care of our families, but also show concern for others beyond our immediate circle.
  3. Self-development is good, but too much can lead to selfishness. It's better to use our skills and time to help those around us instead of just working on improving ourselves.
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Five Things Liberals Say To Avoid Taking A Real Position On Gaza

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1606 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Humanitarianism
  1. Liberals often use emotional expressions like 'It's heartbreaking!' to avoid taking a real political stand on Gaza.
  2. The 'It's complicated!' excuse is often used by liberals to downplay the clear oppression happening in Gaza.
  3. Many liberals deflect criticism of their support for Israel's actions in Gaza by bringing up 'BUT TRUMP!' or expressing vague hopes for peace without committing to actionable solutions.

Why I Am Opposed to the War

SBJournal • 235 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Humanitarianism
  1. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out against war, colonialism, and imperialism in his 1967 sermon.
  2. King highlighted the need for a revolution of values to address social injustices and inequality.
  3. He emphasized the importance of compassion, justice, and love in reshaping societal norms and policies.

The Hagakure #64: The Heart of W. Edwards Deming

The Hagakure • 113 HN points • 24 Aug 23
💼 Business Humanitarianism
  1. W. Edwards Deming emphasized the importance of systems thinking and statistical process control in achieving quality and quantity in production.
  2. Deming's heart and compassion played a significant role in inspiring hope and confidence in the people of Japan, contributing to their rapid post-war recovery.
  3. Leading with compassion, embracing interconnectedness, and nurturing living systems over optimizing machines are key lessons from Deming's story.

Their Enemies The Russians

Trying to Understand the World • 2 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Humanitarianism
  1. War is seen as a legitimate tool of state policy against a real enemy, not for ideals or justice.
  2. Liberalism's universalist ideology clashes with other systems of thought like in Russia and China.
  3. Desperate efforts are made to maintain ideological conformity and unity, especially in conflicts like the one involving Ukraine.