Weaponizing “Integrity”: When Power Masks Itself as Protection

Weaponizing “Integrity”: When Power Masks Itself as Protection

Weaponizing “Integrity”: When Power Masks Itself as ProtectionMary Coughlin
Published on: 26/03/2025

A bold, trauma-informed reflection on the March 2025 executive order targeting voting access—why democracy demands care, not control.

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Caring Governance: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Must Embrace Postpartum Proxy Voting

Caring Governance: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Must Embrace Postpartum Proxy Voting

Caring Governance: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Must Embrace Postpartum Proxy VotingMary Coughlin
Published on: 18/03/2025

Denying postpartum proxy voting in Congress isn’t just a procedural issue—it’s a failure of trauma-informed leadership. This blog explores how a B.U.F.F.E.R., Caring Science, and equity-centered approach can reimagine governance that works for all.

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Reimagining Democracy: The Constitution as a Tool for Healing, Not Harm

Reimagining Democracy: The Constitution as a Tool for Healing, Not Harm

Reimagining Democracy: The Constitution as a Tool for Healing, Not HarmMary Coughlin
Published on: 17/03/2025

The U.S. Constitution has been used to uphold injustice—but it can also be a tool for healing. Project 2026 and the REIMAGINE Movement call for a trauma-informed, equity-driven democracy that prioritizes care, justice, and belonging. It’s time to transform governance for the people, by the people. #HealingDemocracy

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Democracy in Distress: Why the U.S. Landing on a Human Rights Watchlist Should Alarm Us All

Democracy in Distress: Why the U.S. Landing on a Human Rights Watchlist Should Alarm Us All

Democracy in Distress: Why the U.S. Landing on a Human Rights Watchlist Should Alarm Us AllMary Coughlin
Published on: 11/03/2025

The U.S. has been placed on a human rights watchlist—a stark warning about the erosion of democracy. This post explores the implications through a trauma-informed lens, highlighting the urgent need for civic engagement, radical belonging, and collective action to protect our freedoms.

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