Guest Editorial: a New Year brings new opportunities

We are embarking upon a New Year with New Possibilities. Every day that we live marks the beginning of our lives, literally! We create our collective and individual destinies one day at a time. There tends to be a collective “flavor” of each New Year. The year 2023 had its own characteristics, which were distinct from the years before and will morph into something else in 2024. Looking forward, it appears by all speculation that 2024 will bring significant changes. All kinds of scenarios are emerging, some positive and some not-so-positive. For one, the 2024 elections will determine the fate of America, and by extension, the world, for years to come. It will mark the beginning of a new kind of global politics if the wrong people get into office, or a continuation of and possible modification of current policies, if they don’t. What we do individually and collectively will determine the outcomes. What is certain is that people will most likely be divided into several camps. There will be those who believe we can influence outcomes, those who feel powerless, and those who don’t care. This latter group is the most problematic, because inaction or downright apathy can portend...