One of the most popular justifications for Trump’s surprise win in 2016 and 2024 was that he appealed to the “disenfranchised.” Their sense of being ignored, dismissed and ridiculed by the so-called political elites spurred a passive segment of…
The full definition of America as a “beacon” to the rest of the world was never as true as when it applies to the world’s greatest scientists, researchers, philosophers — minds that once flocked to U.S. campuses not only…
Most of us think of pollution as something “out there”—smokestacks in industrial zones or trash floating in the ocean. But over the last several years, it’s gotten a lot more personal — and closer to home. Whether it’s wildfires,…
From the days of the Bible, scammers, fraudsters, “Snake Oil salesmen” have been a part of society. Today is no different. Unfortunately, today’s scams have gone global, industrial, and in many case, high-tech. According to a new report from…
Are you worried about Trump’s tariffs? Anecdotal reports reveal a lot of people are. Some have begun stockpiling toys, clothes, etc. to get ready for the time those items, which can be bought relatively cheaply now, are out of…
Contrary to what is said from the Oval Office, Americans did not vote for much of what this administration considers its mandate. How do we know? The pockets of protests, the slew of lawsuits and the surge in Town…
It’s a no-brainer to know what our friends and family are thinking about this current administration. Nowadays, the subject seems to creep into our everyday conversations within the first ten minutes. However, it’s a different story when trying to…
Could it be the push of religion into public schools? Or the trauma of holding school drills preparing for mass shooters? Or the dismissiveness towards education that this administration seems to support? Or the juvenile glee when Elon Musk’s…
For critics of the MAGA movement, hope was that the extreme group would fade into the shadows, like its predecessor the Tea Party. No such luck. With each vengeance-riddled action from the administration, the movement gets stronger. Are there…
As a journalist, it’s ingrained in your working DNA to follow the facts, and NOT steer or interpret the findings to a particular outcome or “put words in the mouth” of an interview subject. Unfortunately, with the rise of…
With Inflation and tariffs playing havoc with our wallets, it’s easy to feel we have less money. In turn, we feel we’re LESS better off than before, whenever that is. It was that sentiment that drove the unthinkable victory…
Looking at today’s headlines, I can’t help but see how they capture the emotional and political crosscurrents shaping our lives—from inflation anxiety and cultural crackdowns to existential shifts in what it means to belong, to buy, or to believe….
Since Trump was first elected to the presidency, popular perception was that his involvement in politics was nothing more than an extension of his reality tv show days. The Oval Office was just another chapter in his Hollywood portfolio—complete…
It used to be that the stock market was seen as the financial playground of the elite in the country. Not any more. With more Americans, over 60%, having 401(k) plans, IRAs or pensions, everyone, whether they like it…
Many of us labor under the delusion that criticism is bad. We believe it’s an insensitive way to react to something we don’t like from or about a person, issue, or situation that we agree with, admire, or even…
The freedom to express our opinions out loud, otherwise known as the “Freedom of Expression,” is quickly eroding under this administration. For now, the easy targets are international students whose dreams of living in a non-oppressive country and being…
The word on Wall Street to Main Street is that we may be standing on the edge of yet another global recession — our third in just two decades. This time, the spark isn’t a housing collapse or a…
Bad news is a stressor. Stress is defined as “a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone…
Hand-in-hand with worries about an inflationary economy and the rising costs of food and necessities, is the state of our healthcare. It’s bad enough that medicine and medical treatments continue to rise but if the federal manpower behind keeping…
The latest poll reflects more Americans having ‘voter remorse.’ They see this administration’s handling of the economy, namely the upcoming tariffs, not as a way to help our collective wallets but pad the 1% of this country. The assertion…
Given the political chaos, the frequency of extreme weather events, the worsening of climate change and the rise in global insecurity, it’s no wonder couples are debating whether or not it’s wise to bring a new life into this…
The chaos ensnaring us in an ‘ upside-down world’ is enough to cause a host of mental health issues, especially depression. With headlines and streaming talk shows TRUMPeting the latest orders impacting our lives and wallets, it’s no wonder…
One way to control political power is by controlling the vote. It’s a tactic that’s been on full display for years in corrupt-driven countries throughout South and Latin America, and those authoritarian countries that want to give the perception…
Ask any American watching the current administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration and most would agree that, of course, no one wants anyone coming into the country criminally or sexually victimizing innocent people. That’s a no-brainer. Yet, when there is…
“My dog is my therapist,” “my roommate,” “my soulmate,” “my baby”—fill in the blank however you like, and you’ll find millions of us nodding in agreement. Especially among single people, pets have become more than companions—they are family. Having…
