Flock surveillance cameras were nowhere, then everywhere. Perched on high. Watching. While the majority of Americans may feel uneasy under their gaze, many feel safer. And it’s sparked a debate about where privacy ends and public safety begins. Should you allow Flock to nest in your neighborhood? Or should they fly the coop? Do you even have a say? Here’s what you need to know.
She was a devout Christian who became a gay-rights icon. A rhinestone glamour queen who wrote the plainest, truest songs ever recorded about growing up dirt poor. Beloved in red-state hollers and blue-state cities, at Pentecostal churches and Pride parades alike.
Are Flock cameras in your town yet? Do they make you feel safer, watched, or a little of both? Reply to this email and tell us. We’ll feature the best replies in an upcoming blog post.
Daniel Lubetzky launches ‘Build or Break’ podcast. The Builders Movement founder, KIND Snacks founder, and ‘Shark Tank’ shark launches a podcast in which he has deep conversations with people about what it takes to build something — and the moments that almost broke them. Guests include Matthew McConaughey, Kendra Scott, Mark Cuban, Andrew Yang, and many more. Watch the trailer on YouTube.
We could all use Dolly Parton’s advice right now. The country star, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, talked with Parade about that feeling of helplessness gripping much of the world. When there’s so much to be worried about, it’s easy to feel like there’s not much we can do. But we can still look around us. We can show up for our communities, help the people within our reach, and make the world we live in a little better. Her powerful words.
Jodie Foster: How fear divides us. The actress explains how fear can narrow our thinking and sometimes keep us from seeing what’s possible. She argues that we don’t have to ignore our instincts, but we can take a step back and examine what’s driving them before we act. Engage with intention.
Should we stop watching the news? Independent Journalist Johnny Harris warns what happens when we let headlines shape our entire worldview—and shares what he believes is a better way to learn about current events. Getting a full picture.
The whole idea behind the Builders BBQ is simple: fire up the grill and invite friends, family, and neighbors, including someone who may see the world differently, to pull up a chair. The first 250 readers who sign up to host will get a free kit to help them get started, packed with BBQ-ready recipes, icebreaker activities, and free snacks.
“Bringing people together is so important to us as a family, and I believe this is the perfect opportunity to remind people we have so much more in common than they realize. The future of our country depends on conversations like these. “ — Lesa from Hershey, Pennsylvania
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