compassion
Coverage of compassion in the Nexus archive.
- Bill Archer, Influential Texas Congressman, Is Dead at 98
Bill Archer, a Texas congressman who chaired the House Ways and Means Committee, died at 98. He was instrumental in shaping legislation on taxes and spending in 1998. He emphasized in 1995 that compassion should not be measured by government spending.
- The immorality of world leaders is contagious. Thank heavens for the pope | Simon Tisdall
The article highlights the moral failings of leaders like Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Benjamin Netanyahu, who exhibit violence, lack compassion, and reject basic moral standards. It contrasts them with Pope Leo, described as a rare figure of moral leadership in a world dominated by immoral political actors.
- Going the Extra Mile: When compassion becomes the real destination
Drivers on the inDrive platform demonstrate compassion by assisting riders beyond merely reaching their destinations. The article highlights how these drivers prioritize care and support over just transportation.
- Colorado mayor is ‘homeless’ every Friday night
Aurora, Colo. Mayor Mike Coffman spends every Friday night sleeping at the city's homeless shelter and serves breakfast on Saturday mornings to learn about compassion. His actions aim to foster understanding of homelessness and compassion through direct experience.
- Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion?
Kimberley Wilson discusses the challenges of showing self-compassion on Complex. The article explores why it is difficult to practice compassion towards oneself.
- 15 years since a deadly tornado brought Joplin, Mo. together, kindness carries on
Fifteen years after a deadly tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, nearly 100,000 volunteers helped rebuild the town, and a lasting spirit of community service persists. Researchers note that catastrophes can foster unexpected compassion.
- Greens accused of picking candidates who call for more 'compassion' despite brazenly promoting Jewish slurs
The Greens are accused of selecting candidates who advocate for increased 'compassion' while simultaneously promoting Jewish slurs, highlighting a contradiction in their public messaging and candidate selection process.