Category Archives: Public blog

A Clear Choice in the American Election: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

Posted on August 9, 2016 by

This has certainly been an unusual election season! I am sure almost all Americans would agree. It has brought out every faction, interest group, and ideological stance in America. There have been the free traders, neoliberals, socialists, nationalists and globalists, … Continue reading →

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The Brexit Vote in a Historical Context: Part II 1945-1970s

Posted on July 19, 2016 by

A second part discussion of the historical context of Brexit. The recent Brexit vote has certainly created lots of uneasiness among not only people in the United Kingdom but around the world. The event is complex and the repercussions are … Continue reading →

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Rigoberta Menchu: The Beginning of an Indigenous Activist, Part I (Part II coming June 21st)

Excerpted from Dr. Ames’ recently released book Human Rights: Towards a Global Values System. “We Indians never do anything which goes against the laws of our ancestors.” –Rigoberta Menchu  Rigoberta Menchu’s harrowing story spans her childhood growing up poor in … Continue reading →

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Part 2: Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank: Banking for the Poor

Posted on May 17, 2016 by

Excerpted from Dr. Denise Ames’ forthcoming book: Human Rights: Towards a Global Values System. “My greatest challenge has been to change the mindset of people. Mindsets play strange tricks on us. We see things the way our minds have instructed … Continue reading →

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Muhammad Yunus: Banker to the Poor (Part I)

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

Excerpted from Dr. Denise Ames’ forthcoming book: Human Rights: Towards a Global Values System. “My greatest challenge has been to change the mindset of people. Mindsets play strange tricks on us. We see things the way our minds have instructed … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Earth Day 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by

I love Earth Day and it is just around the corner, April 22. I love it because we are honoring more than just one person but the Earth itself. What a wonderful tradition. In honor of Earth Day, I would … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Kenyan Environmentalist Wangari Maathai

Posted on April 5, 2016 by

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, I will write two blogs about inspirational environmentalists. Also, my forthcoming book, Human Rights: Towards a Global Values System, has a section highlighting what I regard as one of the most inspirational … Continue reading →

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