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What the United States Can Learn from Postwar Czechoslovakia

by Miriam Potocky Rafaidus | Today, as I watch troubling developments unfold in the United States, I can’t help but feel history knocking—not softly, but insistently. The parallels between the collapse of Czechoslovak democracy in 1948 and the democratic backsliding occurring in the U.S. under the Trump administration in 2025 are unnerving.

DEI in business culture is not just a moral authoritative – it’s a strategic advantage for long-term growth and success.

Why Neurodiversity Is Essential for Business Growth

Neurodiversity is the key to building resilient, innovative, and forward-thinking businesses. By embracing the unique talents, skills, and passions of neurodivergent individuals, organisations can unlock renewed perspectives, drive creativity, and boost problem-solving capabilities. In an ever-evolving business scene, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where diverse minds thrive is not just a moral authoritative – it’s a strategic advantage for long-term growth and success.

Image of Author Yenn Purkis smiling attending the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras paired with a cover of their book, "A Neurodivergent Blogger: Posts Highlighting Lived Experience of Self-Determination, Pride, and Empowerment"

Autism, Gender Diversity, and Microaggressions

Autistic people are often transgender or otherwise gender divergent, which can make them even more subject to microaggressions. Author Yenn Purkis talks about how the lack of understanding and respect can translate into a range of harms, both small and large.

Purple neon letters on a wall that spell out "Education Should Be Free."

A University for the Many, Not the Few

Are we willing to fight for educational spaces that protect women and marginalized people? Organizing for a better university requires all of us. Author Kaelie Giffel offers strategies to move beyond the narrow roles prescribed to us by culture to reimagine educational spaces that work for all participants.  

How to Inspire and Sustain Creative Resistance

How do we remain hopeful to maintain ‘the energy to act’ when confronted with a daily onslaught of visual evidence of the worst in mankind? This requires a shift from an individual to a relational ethics that strengthens our response-ability.