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The 3.5% Rule: How a small minority can change the world

Formulated by Erica Chenoweth in 2013, the 3.5% rule is a concept in political science that states that when 3.5% of the population of a country protest nonviolentlyagainst a government, that government is likely to fall from power. mind

Ep2 Empowered Together show: LifeChef AlinaZ helps us embody our archetypes

With 14 years of experience in Health & Wellness and 25 years in Marketing and Communication, she is confident in herself, wakes up feeling happy most days, freely eats lots of butter on her toast without any guilt and teaches women how to have it all - radiant health, a fulfilling career, and a life full of sparkle. ​But it wasn't always like this. body

“Independence Day: Land of the Brave?” by author Timothy Trainer

July 4, 2025: "Fireworks, picnics, parades and flag waving will be on tap for July 4th. Thousands of people will attend sporting events, and they’ll stand for the singing of the national anthem. Around the country, millions will find some way to celebrate Independence Day. Just days ago, we demonstrated to the world that we possess some of the most sophisticated weaponry ever made. Stealth B-2 bombers flew thousands of miles undetected to drop bombs on Iran and project U.S. military power." mind

The Benefits of Massage

Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments and depending on your preference, ranges from light stroking to deep pressure. But its benefits go deep. body

Ep10: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon, you’ll be amazed by the work of journalist and photographer Glenn Cook, author of “Keep Your Distance: Walking Through the First Year of COVID”

This photography book examines events in four cities — Alexandria and Richmond, Va., Washington, D.C., and New York City — the photojournalist walked almost 4,000 miles from March 2020 to March 2021, shooting images of day-to-day life, protests and their aftermath during this historic and tumultuous period in U.S. history. spirit

“Party and Parade,” by IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer

We’ve arrived at an interesting place in the history of the United States. As Washington, D.C., prepares for a great parade to celebrate the U.S. Army’s birthday and founding on June 14, 1775, the city prepares for the birthday celebration of the sitting president, whose birthday coincides with that of the U.S. Army. mind

“The Big Sigh as US-China Engage,” by author and IP attorney Timothy Trainer

May 13, 2025: The “deal” that isn’t really a deal. This amounts to buying time to allow both sides to sit down and talk about the possibility of some type of economic agreement. Simply talking caused U.S. markets to fly high on May 12: Wall Street equity indexes close higher after US-China tariff truce | Reuters. It’s worth noting, too, that Reuters refers to what happened as a truce, not a deal. mind

“Vietnam: 50 Years of Transformation,” by Timothy Trainer

April 30, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon in 1975. Saigon, renamed Ho Chi Minh City, fell to North Vietnamese troops on this date. Twenty-nine years earlier, in a January 18, 1946 letter, Ho Chi Minh wrote to President Truman that stated, in part, “[t]he French have tremendously increased their fighting forces. mind

Our Inkandescent Intern Erin Li’s Empowered Together Network article is featured in South Asian Herald, “The Changing DEI Landscape: The Challenge of Finding Steady Footing”

Erin writes: I’m a first year student studying healthcare policy at the University of Pennsylvania, where I’ve been inspired to dig deeper into the complexities of our healthcare system. I’ve always believed that access to quality care is a basic human right, and my studies help me understand the legislative, economic, and social factors that affect who gets that care and why. we're all heart