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Franklin road lessons - From Dusty Beginnings to a Vision Fulfilled: The Power of Transformation by Jessica Sneha Gray
There was a time in my life when I was a forgotten immigrant and a struggling student, desperately searching for a place to call home. My...
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Dec 23, 20243 min read


The contradiction of flags
Commentary: The Contradiction of Flags – A Sociological Reflection As a traveling sociologist, I encounter a broad spectrum of human...
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Dec 22, 20242 min read


The Crisis in Whakatane: The Fight for Maternity Care and Our Children's Future
By Dr Jessica Sneha Gray Seven years ago, a beautiful baby boy was born in Whakatane, a boy who is now growing into the kind of New...
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Dec 21, 20243 min read


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Dec 18, 20240 min read


The Courage of Standing Alone: Reflections on Mitt Romney and Integrity
In a world often ruled by the politics of convenience, stories of courage and principle can seem rare. Yet, as someone who has spent...
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Dec 16, 20243 min read


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Dec 6, 20240 min read


For policy makers -Marsden Fund Cuts: A Clinical Sociologist’s Perspective on Science, Society, and Well-Being
As an applied clinical sociologist straddling the worlds of science and social science, the recent cuts to New Zealand’s Marsden Fund...
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Dec 5, 20243 min read
Opinion: Marsden Fund Cuts Risk Undermining New Zealand’s Well-Being and Future
(please contact if you'd like to speak further or use this article) The recent announcement of cuts to the Marsden Fund for humanities...
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Dec 5, 20243 min read


The Rise and Fall of Places: A Reflection on Time, Legacy, and Humanity
The image comparison of ancient Babylon’s grandeur and its present-day ruins captures a profound truth about time and place: nothing is...
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Nov 17, 20242 min read


The Last Outpost: A Symbol of Healing and Hope for all colonisations across the globe
On a bleak spring Saturday night I look outside my window ( watching handsome Patrick Swayze in the Ghost with handsome husband Lance...
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Nov 16, 20243 min read


When I Needed You Most, You Didn’t Say a Word: A Reflection on True Relationships
One early morning, as I was driving to work with the dim glow of dawn barely breaking through, I found solace in the radio channel that...
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Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Nov 13, 20240 min read


Digesting Information: What Our Minds Can Learn from Our StomachsBy Dr Jessica S Gray
Our digestive system is a well-tuned, intricate process that tirelessly extracts nutrients and energy from the food we consume. But our...
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Nov 13, 20244 min read
Lessons from Guy Fawkes
Once upon a time in 1605 England, a man named Guy Fawkes found himself wrapped in the dark shadows of conspiracy. Guy, a passionate and...
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Nov 5, 20242 min read


The Power of a Sociologist in Change Management, Conflict Resolution, and Counseling
There was a time, early in my career, when someone questioned my qualifications. They asked, “What makes you a counselor? How can you...
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Nov 5, 20243 min read


US ELECTIONS - TRUMP VS HARRIS - JESSICA'S INTERNATIONAL TAKE
Whether we acknowledge it or not, the President of the United States holds significant influence over global affairs. I urge my American...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Age
"Age is merely the pages you've turned, not the story you've yet to write. No matter where you've been, there is always a way to recraft...
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Nov 1, 20241 min read


The Best Research Spaces are Right Where You Are: Life Lessons from the School Fair Prep
Sometimes, you don’t need a quiet room or a library to find philosophical insights—you can find them right where you’re standing, in the...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read


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Oct 24, 20240 min read


Being unapologetically you…. Embracing Your Culture with Pride, Not Prejudice
Culture is a beautiful, complex tapestry that defines who we are, where we come from, and how we see the world. It shapes our traditions,...
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Oct 21, 20243 min read
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