part one: Taming the moral menace at capitalism’s core https://theconversation.com/taming-the-moral-menace-at-capitalisms-core-266744
U of Michigan Dr. Valerie L. Myers is an organizational psychologist, strategist, and founder of EQUILUZ, a Substack offering insights for reflective leaders navigating complex times. Myers works with for-profit and nonprofit organizations to support ethical stewardship and enduring organizational renewal. www.valeriemyers.org/contact
In my work, “moral muse” refers to historically recurring leadership behaviors and governance patterns that have constrained exploitation and promoted civic flourishing. It operates at the level of systems, where virtue must be institutionalized to endure.
part two:
What the Left Gets Wrong About the Iranian Protests As the Iranian people mount a furious protest against the nation’s hostile regime, some voices defame their bold resistance as serving the ends of imperialism. https://newrepublic.com/article/205203/left-losing-plot-iran-protests
Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani is the deputy editor for breaking news at The New Republic. Previously, she served as a program director at ReThink Media and a senior editor at ThinkProgress, where she worked with a team of policy reporters. Her work can be found in Teen Vogue, Slate, Mic, and more.