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…
Heading into a weekend used to signify a time to unwind, relax and enjoy life with friends and family. Not as much anymore. Given the uncertainty in our daily lives, every day seems like the start of a new…
When it comes to our system of democratic government, it’s been drilled into us since elementary school that no branch of government outweighs the other. It’s a system of checks and balances designed by the Founders to prevent any…
Recession. It’s a word that many economists admit could be an inevitability. Even Trump admitted to it not long ago. With each erratic policy, tit-for-tat tariff, executive order and abnormal behavior coming from the White House these days it’s…
From his first term, Trump made no secret of his dislike for science-focused federal agencies, especially the EPA. Climate change? He, and his like-minded allies, see it as another hoax to bolster regulation that constrains profits. So, it’s no…
It’s safe to say that the ‘honeymoon’ is over with this administration. Their reckless “tit-for-tat” tariff fight with the rest of the world—really? A 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne?; their blatant disregard for people’s lives, whether it’s…
When choosing political headlines to feature, I always made it a point to feature those articles that weren’t based on speculation, especially when it comes to politics. Take for instance proposed bills in Congress. It used to be the…
The days of thinking everything this president says is just ‘bluster’ are long gone. Time and time again, he’s proven the worst of his critics biggest fears: he’s serious about his threats, promises of vengeance and pledges to enrich…
The weekend was ‘relatively’ quiet, “relative” being a “relative” word. At least, the headlines were quieter, which doesn’t bode well for the upcoming week. As the saying goes, “the calm before the storm…” So, I’ll take advantage of this…
A small West Texas town and its neighbor across the Texas-New Mexico border are ground zero for measles making a stunning comeback. According to NBC News, 159 cases of measles was reported this week in Gaines County, Texas, with…
It’s official. NO ONE — by that, I mean no rational, objective person, who hasn’t been deceived by this administration — believes what Elon Musk is doing, on behalf of the MAGA/Project 2025 president, is morally right or economically…
After a long career in news journalism, you understand that everything in journalism is subjective, except the facts. Headlines, narratives and focus can all be manipulated to sway a reader/listener’s attention/opinion. We witness that on a daily basis between…
By now, we should all understand that the chaos enveloping the nation, courtesy of the current administration, is a sad byproduct of how deeply fractured our politics has become. Power is no longer, if ever it was, wielded for…
When our new President was inaugurated, he declared that it was a new “Golden Age” for America. Yet, history shows that the prior “golden age” didn’t translate into good news for the country. I asked ChatGPT to better explain…
Have you felt that pinch in your wallet lately? You’re not alone. According to a recent poll, a large majority of Americans say their incomes just aren’t keeping up with inflation — you know, the cost of eggs just…
