FEBRUARY 25th, 2025 - BY COLETTE 'T HART

When corruption destroys progress, culture, and technology, resilience becomes our greatest weapon. We cannot allow a small, extremist minority to dictate our identities, our way of life, or our personal freedoms. When bullies take control, they bring only destruction, tyranny, and oppression. But this is 2025—an era of technological advancement, societal progress, and human longevity. The world has evolved, and so have we.

There are countless spectrums of relationships, gender identities, and sexual orientations. No one has the right to impose their beliefs on others, especially not a fringe group of fundamentalist extremists who seek to drag society backward into a past that has no place in the modern world. As the people of this planet, we must appreciate the extraordinary world we have inherited—shaped by millions of years of evolution and progress.

Toxic individuals thrive on fear, misinformation, and manipulation. Millions of people have been deceived by the real minority—the powerful elites who twist reality to serve their own interests. Instead of blaming those who have been misled, we must extend our hands, invite them to see the truth, and fight alongside us to reclaim democracy.

When a tyrant sows chaos and division, we do not cower. We do not normalize corruption. We do not allow ourselves to be gaslit into submission by con artists drunk on power, who see themselves as kings. Instead, we take action. Leaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jasmine Crockett, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive voices are standing up to this corrupt regime that seeks to strip us of our freedoms and liberties. We must not let them control the narrative.

History is riddled with tragedies caused by narcissistic, power-hungry actors—individuals whose actions led to the suffering and deaths of millions simply because they viewed others as different. The fascist playbook is being dusted off before our very eyes. But we will not stand idly by.

This is not just a fight for democracy—it is a fight for the soul of our civilization. The robber barons have already breached the gates, dismantling the very safety nets that protect us, all in pursuit of wealth and power. They believe they can strip us of our rights, silence our voices, and dismantle our institutions without consequence.

They are wrong.

Let our anger be our fuel. Let our intelligence be our strategy. Let our unity be our strength. We will not surrender to tyranny. We will not allow democracy to crumble under the weight of corruption. We will fight—together—to take back our future.

The time for action is now.

About the Author: Colette 't Hart is the Co-Founder and CEO of Idonea, a pioneering recruitment platform leveraging semantic ontology and AI-powered matching engines to eliminate unconscious bias and empower businesses to build diverse, high-performing teams. A seasoned tech entrepreneur, UX specialist, and DEI advocate, Colette has decades of experience transforming complex challenges into innovative, user-focused solutions. Passionate about redefining recruitment, she is committed to fostering equitable hiring practices and revolutionizing how talent and opportunity connect. Connect with her on LinkedIn.