As we think about how to respond to the need we see around us, perhaps we can focus on building relationships that acknowledge human creativity and entrepreneurship in all people, not just those who enjoy economic stability.
We can have vital discussions in our communities about how our personal information and privacy is important, both in the current situation and after the crisis has ended.
What would we be willing to give up to "get back to normal"?
We’d all prefer that healthcare was one issue that didn’t require economic calculation, but wishful thinking won’t insulate us from the need to have serious discussions about how to balance access, cost, and quality.
I have a family member who works in the medical field who is 'all in' on the proposal of Medicare-for-all. I want to have a civil conversation with her and express my concerns about how this policy will have a negative impact on our economy. I also think it will affect her financially. How can I have a productive conversation about this topic when we both feel so strongly about it?
We are all living in a fascinating real-time shift in the way we identify with technology.
Like the adaptive creatures we are, we're already finding creative ways to connect to one another.
Crises create stress, not only in individuals, but in systems.
Given current circumstances, perhaps we can temporarily set aside questions of whether a month highlighting women’s history helps or hurts women and instead use this opportunity to empathize with the challenges that many women face as they seek out a successful career and raise a family.