Mary CoughlinRevisiting the 1980s film American Dreamer reveals how misogyny and patriarchy were normalized as entertainment—and how today’s politics threaten to pull us back into that story. A bold reflection on trauma, power, and reimagining a culture of care.
Mary CoughlinWhat if, instead of bailing out the banks in 2008, we had bailed out the people? With economic instability rising again, this post explores how a BUFFER-aligned, people-first approach could have prevented financial trauma—and how we can reimagine economic justice for 2026. It’s time to stop repeating history and start building an economy that truly works for everyone.
Mary CoughlinDenying 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.
Mary CoughlinThis thought-provoking piece challenges the conventional debate on economic justice, arguing that tax policy and financial equity should be rooted in integrity, fairness, and love—not just need. Explore a bold reimagining of a just economy that serves all of us.
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