Some of the most popular political polls are ones about the economy. While these polls can be great barometers of how optimistic or pessimistic people feel about their financial well-being, they can also be misleading. Unless the term “economy”…
In a country where many states and cities have majority residents of color, the notion that any industry would continue to be overwhelmingly white is a glaring remnant of a bygone era. One of the last industries to reflect…
One popular political tactic to create a perceived concern among voters is to repeatedly say something until it’s firmly planted in the psyche and people start to believe it. For example, Republicans use immigration and the economy as their…
In last night’s Michigan primary, Biden and Trump, unsurprisingly, walked away the clear winners of their respective races. However, Biden got a very clear message of ‘displeasure’ from the state’s Arab-Americans and others sympathizing with Gaza. It’s estimated over…
I have a call-out to make. For me, a ‘call-out’ is a public shaming. So, I’m calling out US media outlets who continually characterize Trump’s wins in these early primaries as “sweeping victories.” It’s not exactly true. While yes,…
If you live in the Southwest, chances are your temps are feeling more like mid-summer instead of the end of winter. Some parts will see highs in the 90s — in February! Heat is getting more intense. Officials in…
In these inflationary times, the high cost of a college degree is weighing heavily on families’ minds. Many people question the actual worth of college degrees and they have good reason, according to a new survey; NATO just gave…
One headline in today’s roundup is kind of like the mother of all ironies. Can you spot it? It has to do with why the US economy is proving so resilient compared to the rest of the world suffering…
I have long been a proponent of diversifying clinical trials. If ever it was imperative that DEI was practiced, it’s with testing new pharmaceuticals, treatments, etc. on a wide array of people. How else do we know how drugs…
A headline, not listed among today’s choices, declares that some allies of Trump are ready to infuse “Christian nationalism” into his administration if reelected. What that exactly means is that this group wants everyone in the US to believe…
The first votes are in — among presidential historians! Using their academic expertise to rank who was the best and the worst among US presidents, presidential historians have released their list. We’re not surprised; Most of us can’t pinpoint…
Undocumented immigrants have long been targeted as the GOP’s easy scapegoat for what’s wrong in America’s economy and society. After all, it’s a no-brainer to fault a segment of the population, who literally have no voice. That’s the reason…
When news hit that the celebratory parade honoring the Kansas City Chief’s Super Bowl win ended with gun shots, one death and multiple injuries of innocent bystanders, I immediately thought, here we go again with some young punks who…
Before the rise of Trump, political psychology seemed more like a pseudo-science. Nowadays, it’s a needed tool to attempt to understand the bizarre hold Trump has on Americans who care less about his lack of character and applaud his…
Israel’s bloody vengeance against Hamas invokes strong feelings on either side of a passionate debate. As a result, anti-semitism is growing around the world and a heightened majority of Americans admit it; Countries (geographically) close to Russia are sounding…
Climate scientists have sounded another alarm that appears more dire than the previous — the Atlantic Ocean current’s decline is accelerating. If that collapses, parts of the world will be plunged into cold like we have never experienced. The…
Major sporting events held around the world are not only magnets for international crowds but also are hotbeds for human trafficking. Trafficking young girls and women to satisfy the seedy side business spawned by sports franchises is an issue…
Stories have long circulated that Russia’s been supplementing its military in the Ukraine with violent criminals, the Wagner Group and other mercenaries. With Ukraine’s funds and manpower dwindling, they’re also looking outside of their usual recruitment efforts to bolster…
The problem with institutionalized racism is that the people (race) in the majority don’t see a problem in institutions that cater to their majority, to the exclusion of all others. Case in point: public health studies. It’s a fact…
There’s a reason why Medicaid and Social Security are two programs depended upon by people 65+ — because unless a person was earning six figures at the time of retirement, the money received by Social Security and saved by…
Historians say that the beginning of authoritarianism in any country is when the authoritarian ruler-wannabe encourages distrust of public institutions. That playbook strategy is in full swing with Trump’s camp and cronies: Doubt the quality of education in public…
Employers demanding their workers return to the office when their jobs can easily be done from home are garnering increasing resentment from those employees, according to a new survey. Why, you ask? There’s evidence that for most people commuting…
If you’ve blinked your eyes and find yourself still renting in your ‘boomer’ years chances are you’ve given up on the American Dream of buying a home. After all, who wants to take out a mortgage, if they can…
Scanning headlines today, I saw several articles where Utah is now the 10th state joining the “transgender bathroom ban” campaign waged against trans students. State legislators across the country have adopted a self-righteous attitude, as if they’re the 21st…
One major problem with the GOP is that there are too many wanna-be-Trumps in the ranks. These pathetic clones mimic his lies, his disregard to decorum and the law and, worst of all, embrace dictators and lawbreakers over those…
