The Greatest Beer Run Ever: Shadows, Lies, and the Human Future
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 24/09/2025Reflecting on The Greatest Beer Run Ever and the legacy of Vietnam, Mary Coughlin explores the lasting wounds of lies and disinformation—and calls us to reimagine our future as a species grounded in truth, compassion, and love.
Remembering Berlin, Facing America: Lessons from WWII for Today’s Democracy
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 21/09/2025At the National WWII Museum, the Road to Berlin exhibit offers a chilling reminder: fascism doesn’t emerge overnight. As intolerance and censorship rise in the U.S., history challenges us to act with courage and solidarity before it’s too late.
No Peace Without Justice: Ukraine, Trauma, and the Lessons We Must Not Forget
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 20/08/2025Peace without justice is betrayal. Ukraine shouldn’t surrender land—healing requires accountability, in the NICU and in the world.
When We Undermine Science, We Undermine Trust — and Lives
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 11/08/2025RFK Jr.’s decision to cut mRNA vaccine funding isn’t just political — it’s a public health crisis. This post explores the trauma-informed lessons we must apply to protect trust, science, and lives.
