The World Cup starts in just a few days, and honestly, I have mixed feelings about it. There have been concerns and discussions about disease outbreaks in some countries participating in the tournament. On top of that, this year’s World Cup is being hosted across major cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, meaningContinue reading “The World Cup Is Starting Soon. I’m Staying Home.”
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When SNAP Benefits Run Out and Folks MightâŚSnap: The Looming Disaster of Hunger in America
The United States prides itself on being a wealthy nation, a country capable of feeding all of its citizens, and yet, when SNAP benefitsâthe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that helps millions of Americans buy foodârun out, the veneer of prosperity cracks. For many, SNAP is not just a convenience; it is the difference between puttingContinue reading “When SNAP Benefits Run Out and Folks MightâŚSnap: The Looming Disaster of Hunger in America”
The Real Conversation Weâre Avoiding: Gun Violence Beyond Charlie Kirk
When I first saw the news after Charlie Kirkâs death, my immediate reaction wasnât outrage or relief, moral judgment, or the need to take sides. It was simply this: itâs terrible that anyone dies violently, period. Yet, the way mainstream media responded struck me as utterly unnecessary. NPR ran a 26-minute video titled âHow DoContinue reading “The Real Conversation Weâre Avoiding: Gun Violence Beyond Charlie Kirk”
Trumpâs EPA Just Declared War on the Planet â And Liberals Still Want to Play Nice
Letâs stop pretending this is about policy differences.The Trump administration, through its weaponized EPA and fossil fuel-funded cronies, just escalated a full-blown war on the planet â and by extension, every working-class and marginalized person on it. This isnât deregulation.This isnât about âfreedomâ or âenergy independence.âItâs about death. Itâs about disease. Itâs about profit forContinue reading “Trumpâs EPA Just Declared War on the Planet â And Liberals Still Want to Play Nice”
đ¸ď¸ Web Wednesday #2 â May 14, 2025: âCutting the Lifeline â Trumpâs Attack on Overdose Medicationsâ
Video Analyzed:đĽ âTrump To SLASH Funds For Life Saving Overdose Medsâđş Channel: Secular Talk (hosted by Kyle Kulinski)đ Video Date: May 1, 2025đ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxec_i422Ec đ§ Summary & Analysis:In this powerful and emotionally charged segment, Kyle Kulinski from Secular Talk reacts to the Trump administrationâs proposed budget cuts targeting federal programs that fund overdose-reversal medications likeContinue reading “đ¸ď¸ Web Wednesday #2 â May 14, 2025: âCutting the Lifeline â Trumpâs Attack on Overdose Medicationsâ”
Anti-science rhetoric and dehumanization – A dangerous combo
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sesame-place-employee-assaulted-face-mask-punch/ A teen at Sesame Place who reminded a couple of the park’s mask policy was punched in the face by a man. This is a horrible story, and should not have happened. It is not the teen’s fault for creating the pandemic. It is not the teen’s fault for creating the mask policy. AllContinue reading “Anti-science rhetoric and dehumanization – A dangerous combo”