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China Naked Official
China’s “Naked Officials”: Power, Corruption, and Capital Flight In Chinese political discourse, the term “naked official” (裸官, luǒ guān) refers to a government official whose spouse and/or children have emigrated abroad while the official remains in China holding public office. The phrase does not imply literal nudity; rather, it suggests that the official is “exposed” — politically vulnerable and potentially more prone to corruption — because their immediate family and often their assets are based overseas.
By Ibrahim Shah 25 days ago in Journal
Back on Vocal +
For those of you not familiar with me, hi, my name is Rain Dayze, and I am a writer! I used to be very prolific here on Vocal for many years, but a lot of things happened that changed my life. In both good and bad ways. If you are curious about more details, please check this update I posted a while back:
By Rain Dayze28 days ago in Journal
Dr. Ioan Răzvan Șuteu: Romanian Veterinarians Rescue Injured and Abandoned Animals Across Wartime Ukraine
Dr. Ioan Răzvan Șuteu is a Romanian veterinary surgeon and founder of the Spay and Neuter for Hope Mobile Clinic. Since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, he has supported animals affected by the war in Ukraine, including early work at the Romania–Ukraine border, preparing documents so families could cross with pets. He joins periodic campaigns in multiple Ukrainian cities, operating on hundreds of animals. His primary focus is controlling stray dog and cat populations through spaying and neutering, while also treating war-related injuries. He collaborates with international networks, including World Wide Vets, and independent partners in the field on an ongoing basis.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen28 days ago in Journal
New Forms of Collaboration in the Modern Workplace. AI-Generated.
In today's competitive world, the definition of success has completely changed. Previously, it was believed that achieving greatness was possible by working alone; however, in the current era, there is no alternative to the collective effort of a group of skilled individuals to reach a significant goal.
By MD.Asikul islam30 days ago in Journal
Serhii Gromov, Ukraine’s Peace Museum in Kyiv: UN Peacekeeping History, and the Žepa Legacy Amid War
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Milana Olefirenko Bennett (Translator English-Ukrainian) Ukraine’s Peace Museum in Kyiv, founded by former UN peacekeeper Serhii Gromov, documents the country’s contributions to international peacekeeping missions since the early 1990s. Through personal archives, mission artifacts, flags, and correspondence, the museum highlights deployments in the former Yugoslavia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Angola, and beyond. A central narrative focuses on the 1995 Žepa operation, which Ukrainian accounts credit with saving thousands of civilians. Operating during Russia’s ongoing invasion, the museum presents a paradox: a peace institution functioning in wartime. Its mission is both archival and aspirational, asserting Ukraine’s identity as a peace-contributing nation while enduring active conflict.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout a month ago in Journal
JH Overton-Bey: An Atlanta Homeownership Program Model Built for Real Families. AI-Generated.
Atlanta’s path to homeownership can be especially steep for low- to moderate-income households, not because people lack drive, but because the process demands everything at once. Buyers need upfront cash, a lender-ready credit profile, clean documentation, and the ability to make fast decisions in a market that can shift week to week. Community programs make the biggest difference when they remove friction across the entire journey rather than offering a single class or a one-time grant. This whole-pathway approach reflects the kind of practical, protective community standard often associated with JH Overton-Bey: clear steps, clear guardrails, and support that lasts beyond closing.
By Jakim Edward Pearsonabout a month ago in Journal
