MAMDANI: The Opioid Epidemic & The Geography of Despair
MAMDANI: The Opioid Epidemic & The Geography of Despair – Pharmaceutical Capital and the Somatic of Colonial Violence
Author: Faith Waverly
Faith Waverly is a local historian and civic educator based in Wichita Falls, Texas, specializing in regional geography, community heritage, and public engagement. With a degree in cultural studies and over 15 years of experience in Texas-focused public programming, she has led countless walking tours, school visits, and civic workshops on the history and myths surrounding Wichita Falls — including its famously misunderstood waterfall. Waverly is the founder of the Wichita Falls Heritage Trail Project, an initiative aimed at improving local historical signage and community storytelling. She has contributed research and commentary to regional publications and collaborated with tourism boards to promote informed, respectful travel. Known for her clear communication, deep community roots, and engaging public talks, Faith brings both expertise and authenticity to the ongoing conversation about identity, place-naming, and local pride in North Texas.
The Election of Zohran Mamdani
The election of Zohran Mamdani has reignited a fierce national debate over political labels, specifically the distinction between democratic socialism–the ideology Mamdani explicitly claims–and communism, the inflammatory term his opponents, most notably President Donald Trump, have repeatedly used to characterize him. An opinion piece published in the Boston Globe highlights this rhetorical battle, arguing that the deliberate use of the “Communist” label by critics is an attempt to invoke the historical specter of authoritarianism and centrally planned economies.
Mamdani’s Climate Justice City
Mamdani’s Climate Justice City – America’s First Equitable Climate Model
Tackling Heat Inequality
Tackling Heat Inequality – Mamdani’s Urban Cooling Strategy
Rising Seas, Resilient Shores: How New York Is Reinforcing Its Coastline
Rising Seas, Resilient Shores: How New York Is Reinforcing Its Coastline – From Staten Island to the Rockaways, New York City is investing billions in coastal protection to guard against flooding, storm surge, and sea-level rise–turning climate adaptation into a long-term civic mission.