Tag: arms

Beetle on soil near a nuclear missile with US Air Force markings in a bunker

Welcome to the Jungle: What do cuckoos, kings, cleaner fish, caterpillars, and beetles have to do with nuclear proliferation?

The Trump administration is receiving a lot of criticism over the war with Iran, but I’m hearing few suggestions from those critics on what to do now. I can understand criticizing the administration for initiating the conflict without a better-developed strategic plan. But where do we go from here? If you’re the POTUS, what’s your next move?

Opinion: Renee Good’s Tragic Death Demonstrates Systemic Societal Failures of Both Uniformed & Civilian Training, Preparedness, and Response

Renee Good’s tragic death demonstrates systemic societal failures of both uniformed and civilian training, preparedness, and response. I am hoping for a just verdict in this case and more insightful context to be revealed before a jury in a court of law. What is clear to me is that many quick (fast-thinking) decisions were foolishly made in this incident, and it should be used as a training video for (1) how not to approach and endeavor to stop a vehicle and (2) how not to respond to a law enforcement officer.

“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.

On Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson

Heather Ann Thompson’s “Blood in the Water” chronicles the 1971 Attica Uprising, highlighting systemic racism and injustice in American prisons. The book details the uprising’s context, violence, and legal aftermath, including a class action lawsuit settled 25 years later for $12 million, illustrating the gap between conviction and true justice.