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Safe Spaces vs. Courageous Spaces: When Comfort Becomes the Opposite of Inclusion
Part of the ‘Not Quite What You Meant’ series By: Ezra Nadav “This is a safe space.” It’s a phrase that now comes standard with everything from workplace trainings to university classrooms and community groups. A warm-sounding promise. A shield against judgment. A balm for anxiety. But more and more, I find myself asking: safe…
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Every Person Deserves Dignity: When Words Overreach Their Meaning
Part of the ‘Not Quite What You Meant’ series By: Ezra Nadav Sometimes I find myself deep in thought about the words and phrases we use—especially in statements meant to affirm, advocate, or express values. I often wonder: Are we really saying what we mean? And does what we’re saying reflect the complexity of the…
On Second Thought Ezra 