It shouldn’t surprise anyone in the post-pandemic world we now live that a crisis of epic proportions would close out 2022. Although, Southwest Airlines’ crisis will not end when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.

I was fortunate to spend 25 years at KYW Newsradio, the all-news institution in Philadelphia, working as a reporter, editor, and City Hall bureau chief. I learned a lot – about people, about politics, about this incredible city, and – perhaps more than anything – about the value of brevity in communicating.

In recent months, we have seen an alarming rise in celebrities using their platforms to attack the Jewish people, some more brazen than others. We expect slight increases in antisemitic acts during election cycles and the holidays, but recent numbers have been unprecedented.

To begin, full disclosure: I am not a die-hard Taylor Swift fan, aka a “Swiftie.” I am, however, a big fan of issue advocacy. And the recent Taylor Eras Tour-Ticketmaster sale debacle is a case study in how to seize the moment to advance your issue, policy, or legislation.

Giving Tuesday is a global day emphasizing altruism and giving back and can be as simple as lending someone a helping hand. For organizations, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to encourage supporters to donate and to reach a new audience of potential donors.

For this year’s Veterans Day, the Coded by Kids founder and Plain Sight Capital co-founder talks with Ceisler Media’s Jeff Barg about his journey from the Marine Corps to a mission to improve equity in tech.