Americans once held fast to the belief that education and the pursuit of knowledge were cornerstones of personal, civic and societal achievement. For many, this conviction was shaped by the promise that higher education, good grades, and a diploma would unlock doors to opportunity and an eventual level of prosperity. In the not-so-distant past, applying for a job was a straightforward process, unencumbered by today’s impersonal algorithms, intrusive data collection, “no-reply” feedback, obvious gender preferences that dismiss the utility of men, ageism, automated screenings and D.E.I. mandates (historically linked to Communism). In fact, there was even a bit of mutual loyalty. This ... (click for more)

I’ve known Janie for 10 years or so. I’m proud to call her a colleague and a friend. I really got to know Janie well through her work with the Hamilton County Recovery Court. In that capacity, I saw her compassion and dedication for each individual client. I watched as she celebrated each success and worked to help remedy each setback. For client after client, Janie would go the extra mile, helping them to clear legal hurdles that stood in the way of their recovery. And she did it all as a volunteer, sharing her time and legal expertise for free. Beyond that, Janie has built a career providing legal services to all who need her, especially police officers. It’s easy to forget ... (click for more)