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New Look, New Outlook

I was getting my hair done recently—the round-brush blow dry that I simply cannot do myself. Myra, the hairstylist, was a beautiful woman in her late 50s or early 60s. As we chatted, the inevitable...

Creating Bold New Connections to Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence: request for applications

It’s nothing new to see a high-profile story raise awareness around domestic violence—public attention is focused for a while, then it gradually moves on to something else. Meanwhile, for those who...

Doctor and patient in front of mural at a community health center

Further Forward

As we look at our world and all of its complex challenges, it’s clear that we need not only more funding and support for what matters, we also need different solutions and approaches. Thankfully,...

Peter Long, Ph.D.

Faith in the Future

December 14, 2017 I visited Ojai recently with my wife and we decided to go to Sunday service in Spanish at a nearby church. The congregation was beautifully diverse and incredibly welcoming. We...

Peter Long, Ph.D.

Speaking Up, Not Standing By

I live on a small side-street in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. I suppose some might actually call it an alley. While it’s not a scary alley, it’s also not a charming alley full of...

Christine Maulhardt Vaughan

#MeToo Should Include Domestic Violence Too; Silence Allows Abuse to Continue

The recent #MeToo campaign demonstrated the power of speaking out against gender-based violence.

Peter Long, Ph.D.

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