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White Paper: Minimizing Online Behavior–Related Lawsuit Risk: Practical Guidelines for Individuals, Professionals, and Content Creators

Posted on December 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In a digital landscape where nearly every action—posts, comments, messages, uploads, reviews, and even “likes”—can be stored, archived, and subpoenaed, individuals face far higher legal exposure than they historically did. Lawsuits arising from online conduct span defamation, harassment, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Understanding What We Want—and Obtaining It—While Building and Maintaining Good Relations

Posted on December 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Individuals, teams, and institutions frequently fail to achieve their goals not because the goals are unrealistic, but because they misunderstand their own motivations, misjudge the motivations of others, or pursue outcomes in ways that undermine long-term relational capital. … Continue reading →

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Watering the Living and the Dead: A White Paper on Equitable Water Restrictions, Cemetery Irrigation, and Drought-Time Justice

Posted on November 29, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary During periods of drought, municipalities impose watering restrictions on households, businesses, and public institutions. Yet one of the most common and emotionally charged complaints that arises is: “Why are cemeteries watering their grass when residents cannot?” This white … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Bridging Authority Gaps: Recognizing and Overcoming Mismatched Expectations Between Ministers and Non-Ecclesial Leaders

Posted on November 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Across faith communities, tensions frequently arise when individuals who hold significant authority in their professional, civic, or familial spheres interact with ministers who operate within a distinct domain of spiritual and pastoral authority. These tensions are not merely … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Leading and Lagging Indicators of Institutional Hollowing and Legitimacy Loss

Posted on November 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Institutions—political, legal, economic, religious, academic, media, and civic—derive their authority from perceived competence, integrity, and alignment with public norms and expectations. When these qualities degrade, institutions enter a process of hollowing, where their formal structures remain in place … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Veterans Day and Remembrance Day: A Comparative Analysis of Meaning and Observance

Posted on November 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Veterans Day (United States) and Remembrance Day (Commonwealth nations) both trace their origins to the end of World War I and share the common purpose of honoring military service. However, they differ in scope, tone, and national expression. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Hypercritical Religion: The Psychology and Theology of Misapplied Piety

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper examines the theological, psychological, and moral roots of hypercritical religiosity—specifically, the belief that others’ minor or imagined sins deserve condemnation while one’s own violations of clear divine commands are ignored. Using the case study of a … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Complexity of Identity Concerns — Naming, Offense, and Linguistic Authority

Posted on October 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper explores the intricate politics surrounding group identity and naming conventions, focusing on who holds the authority to decide what names are acceptable, offensive, or inclusive. It examines how external ideological projects—particularly those driven by progressive … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Metrics of Thought Leadership — Output, Reach, and Influence

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The concept of thought leadership has evolved from the traditional domain of academia and industry to encompass media personalities, independent creators, and influencers. This paper examines the definitional boundaries of thought leadership, quantifiable and qualitative measures of output … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Michael Bolton’s Hidden Legacy as a Songwriter

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Executive Summary Michael Bolton is widely recognized for his powerful tenor voice and late-1980s chart dominance with songs like “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” and “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Yet, before and alongside his … Continue reading →

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