Existence is enough

Dawaune Hayes asks: If we cannot see beyond our own egos, then how could we possibly change politics?
The run is done, but the lessons are forever

In a bid to be on Omaha’s mayoral ballot this spring, Dawaune Hayes learned a lot about people, community, and more.
Bodies of evidence

The more we normalize a strictly numeral-based reference for human life, the more we lose our personal sense of sacredness, Dawaune Hayes writes.
Supplant the media slant: Identify, verify and diversify your news

As the most connected humans in history, it’s important to understand how we get information is just as, if not more, significant than the core message.
It’s never too late: Let’s regenerate

Dawaune Hayes on ensuring that our collective decisions contribute to a sustainable environment for all.
People-sized politics

When we think about national politics, they often have a larger-than-life appeal. We are shown big personalities with multimillion-dollar budgets, talking about how they are going to fix problems and […]