Monthly Archives: June 2025

Album Review: Boston (Boston)

Posted on June 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Album Review: Boston, by Boston If there was a great band who delivered a lot of memorable music on a per capita basis, a band that had a small discography with a lot of worth, Boston would be high on … Continue reading →

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On The Value Of Affinity Spaces

Posted on June 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

1. Executive Summary Affinity spaces — voluntary environments where people with shared backgrounds, identities, or experiences can convene — serve a vital role even in institutions opposed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) frameworks. They provide emotional relief, peer support, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Building on Ghosts — Recognizing the Unacknowledged Past Beneath Future Development

Posted on June 29, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Modern infrastructure and urban development are rarely constructed on a truly blank slate. Instead, they emerge atop the remnants of older systems, communities, and pathways — some documented, others nearly invisible. The tendency to build on the “unacknowledged … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The New Testament Church in Light of the Greek Ekklesia and the Old Testament Congregation of Israel

Posted on June 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper examines the New Testament concept of the Church (ekklesia) in light of its historical and theological roots in both Greek political usage and the Old Testament depiction of the “congregation of Israel.” By exploring how the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: “From Prophetic Witness to Private Piety: A Critical Examination of Pietism in the Churches of God and the Legacy of Herbert W. Armstrong”

Posted on June 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Churches of God that trace their lineage to the Worldwide Church of God (WCG) exhibit a marked pietism that often emphasizes private morality, personal Bible study, and Sabbath observance while avoiding engagement with political and governmental institutions. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Legal and Business Knowledge Gaps Among Social Media Influencers and the Resulting Vulnerabilities to the Streaming Community

Posted on June 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The rapid rise of the social media influencer economy—fueled by platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and OnlyFans—has created a powerful new class of digital entrepreneurs. Yet many of these influencers operate without formal legal or business … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Up And Crumbling (EP)

Posted on June 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Up And Crumbling, by Gin Blossoms The year was 1990, and the Gin Blossoms were an up and coming (pun intended) band in the Tuscon, Arizona scene. Like many bands seeking to make their mark, they recorded a small set … Continue reading →

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The Surprising Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity

Posted on June 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

In a world increasingly curated, filtered, and algorithmically enhanced, it may come as a surprise that two of the most potent forces for connection, transformation, and leadership are vulnerability and authenticity. These qualities, often mistakenly associated with weakness or naivety, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Threat Perception of Credentialed Leaders and the Emergence of Credible Grassroots Leadership

Posted on June 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In systems of authority—whether political, religious, academic, or corporate—credentialed leadership is often perceived as the legitimate and stable foundation upon which decisions are made and order is maintained. However, grassroots movements led by so-called “self-appointed” leaders frequently emerge … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Persistence of the Claim that “Real Socialism Has Never Been Tried”

Posted on June 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Despite the collapse or stagnation of numerous regimes that have identified themselves as socialist or communist, many intellectuals, activists, and citizens continue to insist that “real socialism has never been tried.” This white paper explores the sociopolitical, psychological, … Continue reading →

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