Making Impact Amidst Chaos, PCDN Weekly Newsletter, April 25, 2025

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 Joke of the Day
Sure thing! Here's your fresh, engaging PCDN Daily Newsletter post for today:

😄 Joke of the Day
Why did the philosophy professor get kicked out of the cooking class?
Because every time someone said “Let’s make a sandwich,” he asked, “But what is a sandwich?”

🌐 News

  • 🏛️ Populism’s Threat to Justice: A powerful piece from Global Voices explores how populist leaders in Latin America are undermining judicial independence to concentrate power, raising concerns for democratic institutions and civil rights.
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  • 📲 Memes and Misinformation in Conflict: A new study covered by The Conversation shows how surges in memes and manipulated images often foreshadow political unrest or violence—offering crucial insights into the digital anatomy of modern conflict.
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  • 🌍 Rethinking the Economy: The Institute for New Economic Thinking critiques the use of tariffs as economic tools and urges a return to asking a fundamental question: What is the economy really for? A thought-provoking call to re-center policy on human well-being.
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🏢 Career resources
Check out the new PCDN Career Board - Almost 500 Impact Opps are posted

🔗 LinkedIn Profile to Follow
Tanya Dua – A sharp voice at the intersection of business, media, and impact. Tanya regularly shares insights on innovation, brand responsibility, and equity in the workplace.
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