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Be the Light: Disrupt the Darkness
Be the Light: Disrupt the Darkness

Issue 2870— December 22, 2025

I’m struggling to write this week.

During the season of jingling joy, when people are celebrating holidays—Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and recently Diwali—that feature light as a metaphor for the positive, violence and bad news are coming at us rapid fire. It feels close. Personal. Heavy.

If you’re feeling like me, I’m not here to tell you everything will be okay. I don’t know that it will.

What I do know is this: darkness doesn’t end itself. Someone has to disrupt it.

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Speak Up About Women in the Media And Shape the Story
Speak Up About Women in the Media And Shape the Story

In the era of “fake news,” the power of the media to shape our understanding of reality is undeniable. Sexist news coverage is nothing new for women, but in an election year, it’s crucial we remain vigilant and outspoken. In this episode, Gloria urges us to be conscious, careful, and critical about women’s representation in the media and gives us concrete tips for how to recognize and leverage our own power to change the narrative.

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The Power Of Women To Stand Up and Lead
The Power Of Women To Stand Up and Lead

By Margaret Graziano

I learned early that silence protects the wrong things. Years ago, I watched a male CEO remove my protégé from a project without warning. Her questions threatened him. Her insight made him uncomfortable. When she told me, I confronted him. He told me to leave if I didn’t like his choice. Walking away would have been easier, but I didn’t. I fought for my IP. I stood for the work we built, for her, and for my own values. That moment changed my life, becoming the seed of Keen Alignment.