In 465 BC, on the island of Syracuse in Sicily, two tyrants, Gelon and Hieron, seized land by force and expelled the population. To resolve the dispute, the expropriated and the tyrants were summoned ...

Many people prefer to avoid arguing if at all possible because they don't like confrontation. But it's impossible to make it through life without any arguments at all. There really is an art to ...

When you’ve been attacked, you’re already at a huge disadvantage. Anything you say in response can be dismissed as mere defensive retaliation. When you’re not trusted, it does you little good to say, ...

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Editor’s Note: This article contains mentions of sexual assault. As a 20-year-old woman, ideas of safety, self-defense, and security have been ingrained in me ever since I was a little girl. In ...

As part of the summer office cleanup, I came across an old book (1997) titled, “Women’s Guide to Financial Self-Defense,” by June Mays. This book came out of her experiences as a financial adviser to ...