The events of the last few weeks have made me realize that Afghanistan is closer to my heart than I had previously thought. In 2008, I had the honor of meeting Connie Duckworth who started ARZU Rugs employing Afghan women to make rugs for the US market. I purchased...
It seems that every hour brings more news of outbreaks, cancellations, and economic turmoil including volatility of the stock market and oil prices. The fabric of our neighborhoods and communities that rely on local patrons for their livelihood are struggling to...
I had the honor of participating in a summit at the White House on Human Trafficking last week to mark Human Trafficking Prevention Month, as well as the 20th anniversary of the Antitrafficking Act on January 31st. This is an issue that can feel remote to some –...
I wanted to draw your attention to an ordinance that the Workforce Development Committee of the City of Chicago is about to vote on July 22 (here’s a link to the committee — look at the pdf for the actual ordinance). The ordinance is called Chicago Fair...
