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Shane Windmeyer and the Promise of 2026 DEI: What to Look Forward To
As 2026 gets underway, it’s worth correcting a common framing error right up front: we’re not looking back from the middle of the year, and we’re not predicting from a distant horizon. We’re at the start of 2026—close enough to feel the carryover from last year, and close enough to shape what happens next.
By Shane Windmeyerabout 16 hours ago in Journal
Einstein’s Early Struggle: The 1895 Swiss Federal Polytechnic Entrance Exam and Lessons in Talent and Perseverance. AI-Generated.
In 1895, a 16-year-old Albert Einstein faced a setback that many might have seen as a sign of failure: he failed the entrance exam for the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zurich. While this moment is often remembered as a youthful stumble in the life of one of history’s greatest scientific minds, it offers profound insights into the nature of talent, learning, and perseverance. Einstein’s experience reminds us that early academic challenges do not define one’s potential, and that success often comes from persistence and leveraging one’s strengths.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 18 hours ago in Journal
How MAGA Rhetoric Went Viral in Europe
Imagine scrolling your social feed and seeing political debates about France’s elections, Germany’s nationalist rise, or far-right gains in Italy and Poland — all tied, at least in part, to the influence of America’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. What started as an American slogan transformed into a global conversation about nationalism, identity, and political strategy, generating massive public interest, academic analysis, and viral news cycles across the United States and Europe.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukunabout 22 hours ago in Journal
Why the Greenland Crisis Became the Most Viral Geopolitical Story of the Year
Picture this in your feed: The President of the United States publicly threatens to take control of a NATO ally’s territory — and Europe doesn’t just push back… it mobilizes troops, intensifies diplomacy, and ignites fierce debate worldwide. That’s exactly the story gripping global headlines in early 2026 — the Greenland crisis — and it’s gone wildly viral.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukunabout 22 hours ago in Journal
Designing a Meaningful Future: Strategic Planning for Mission-Focused Entrepreneurs
In today’s evolving business landscape, entrepreneurs are increasingly motivated by more than financial success. Many are building companies around a mission to create social, environmental, or community-driven impact. While passion and vision ignite these ventures, strategic planning transforms purpose into a lasting, scalable business. For mission-focused entrepreneurs, planning is not about restriction but about clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth.
By Mario Payneabout 22 hours ago in Education
Italian Cuisine After UNESCO: A Responsibility for the Future
When UNESCO added Italian cuisine to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2025, the announcement sparked familiar gestures of national pride. Yet beneath the celebratory tone, something quieter lingered. Heritage recognition is not merely a tribute; it is a request for continuity. It implies that a tradition is fragile enough to require protection and valuable enough to deserve it.
By Cristian Marinoabout 23 hours ago in Journal











