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Congruent Mistakes

On January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 By KellyIn History, Jonestown, life, Opinion, Peoples Temple1 Comment

A Single Tree in a Forest I think that most of us who research Peoples Temple can’t help but make comparisons, noting the parallels between their 1970’s world and our 2020's world (Happy New Year, readers!). Often, it’s a cautionary tale about the dangers of losing too much of yourself in a charismatic leader - …

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Making Room for Change

On October 16, 2019October 18, 2019 By KellyIn Opinion, sociologyLeave a comment

“When we deployed shame, we were utilizing an immensely powerful tool. It was coercive, borderless, and increasing in speed and influence. Hierarchies were being leveled out. The silenced were getting a voice. It was like the democratization of justice.” -Ronson, p. 10 When someone does or says something truly ugly, the impulse is so strong …

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An Essay on Restorative Justice

On January 20, 2019January 22, 2019 By KellyIn criminology, sociologyLeave a comment

The Well of College Papers and Essays will not be going dry any time soon, for I have made good use of Google Drive throughout my education. I am researching for a new piece; thought I'd share this in the meantime and jump head-first into the controversial! Feel free to comment your thoughts. Note: If …

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