Love Thy Neighbor: A Reply To Those in Support of ICE at Fort Leonard Wood, MO SB58 (now SB 94), and MO SB72

“…fearing, profiling, or stereotyping others for a $1,000 check or calling the federal government to arrest my neighbors -without accountability to local authorities- degrades the trust, power, and independence of our cities, towns, and communities.”

ICE at Fort Leonard Wood: An Open Letter to Senators Eric Schmitt & Josh Hawley of the State of Missouri

Would you happily turn in your immigrant neighbor for $1,000?

Murder, Prejudice, & Profiling: Our Constitutional Rights Under Threat

Murder-suicides increased slightly from 2016-2022, the mystery surrounding Demartravion “Trey” Reed’s death is not new, and bills like MO SB58 and MO SB72 threaten immigrant populations without proper documentation.

Trump & Zelenskyy 2.0: A Pre-Brief for the Second 2025 White House Meeting

There’s a lot at stake in the Trump & Zelenskyy White House Meeting 2.0, but I’m keeping my expectations low. Here’s why…

“Sun’s Out, Buns Out”: Can knowing why women like squats and men prefer curls make you more productive at work?

A boy’s bi’s get the eyes and girl’s squats call the shots. It’s not lazy. It’s practical. It’s strength-based.

Understanding Vertigo: Medical, Cinematic, and Socio-Cultural Perspectives

Vertigo is (1) dizziness characterized by spinning sensations and (2) the title of a 1958 film by Alfred Hitchcock. But, is it also a fair way to describe (3) the 2025 cultural zeitgeist?

A Freedom Worth Fighting For? – On World Class Retail Businesses, Leading Democratic Governments, & The Price of Free Coffee

What makes a retailer world class? Great products and services at an affordable price?! Everything in one place?! FREE COFFEE?! There may be more to this than meets the eye…

Thank You for Your Service: The Fine Line Between Patriots & Parrots

What does the end of the HBO series Band of Brothers have to do with parrots, organizational psychology, and the current cultural zeitgeist? Click the link to find out… (8 minute read – if you’re faster than the average)

Did Trump Just Save Your Life?

The claim that Trump saved two-thirds of the U.S. population from opioid overdose deaths is misleading. While thousands may have been helped, current overdose death rates suggest the stated figure would take 5,000 years not 100 days. Reducing opioid access, carrying naloxone, education, and early intervention help address addiction effectively.

100 Day Review: HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

Robert Kennedy Jr.’s tenure as HHS Secretary presents significant drawbacks, including misrepresentation of health facts and the downsizing of vital health programs. Essential services like infectious disease tracking, smoking cessation, and support initiatives such as Meals on Wheels are adversely affected, raising concerns about public health and safety.