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This past Saturday (07/13/25) , a highly controversial political figure in the US narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when a bullet grazed his ear. Although the candidate was fortunate to survive, one person in the crowd was killed, and two…

2020 is coming to an end. 2021 is awaiting us. Many of us are calling 2020 the worst year ever and want it to be over. I think it’s worth differentiating a little bit. On the most basic level, we…

Today is the 50th time we celebrate Earth Day. In other times many of us would have tweeted a “Happy Earth Day” from their SUVs on the way to the airport.  Today we enjoy unusually clean air, clear skies, and…

Some of you might have received $1200 from the US government or will do so soon. For many Americans, this is money desperately needed to pay their bills. This is not true for everyone receiving this payment and that’s what…

Today is Yom Kippur. It’s the highest holiday on the Jewish calendar. Unlike the main Christian holidays, it’s a rather serious affair. It’s a day of forgiveness and jews spend it fasting and in deep prayer. On that day a…

Last week we were presented with the news that the US is leaving the INF treaty.  This agreement was banning the possession of land-based short and middle-distance nuclear weapons for the US and Russia. Yes, there was some lying on…

I have a lot of sympathy for the government employees, their families, and all the government contractors who are suffering unnecessarily during the longest government shutdown in US history. How do we get unstuck so people can carry on with…

Here is my totally short and rational top 20 wish list for 2014 (in random order): 1. I wish for truly affordable quality healthcare for everyone. 2. I wish for the green party to get some officials elected in the…

Melissa Nelson, a dental assistant in Iowa was fired because her boss stated that she was too sexy and he couldn’t handle it. She worked there for a total 0f 10 years but it took him 9 years to figure…

Yes, it’s that time for self-reflection. I spared you my standard Christmas letter where I’d blast you with all the accomplishments of my (imaginary) giant family and myself. No, there was no student of the month awards, promotions, or trips…

What would happen if we’d raise taxes on our gas to match the ones in Europe or even slightly above that? We’d generate extra revenue that could be invested in infrastructure. Guzzlers would disappear very quickly from our roads and…

Dear Kardashian Reality Show Producer, I heard of the great tragedy of your lead character going through a very painful divorce. I understand the family’s need for privacy. Kim and her sisters will need a leave of absence to heal…

I made a pledge to myself to go out and celebrate tonight. BUT: This is also a day to reflect and set intensions. I decided that 2010 will be a good year. I decided to spread out positive energy. I…

Image by Getty Images via Daylife The (supposedly) most powerful man in the world has been acknowledged for his intentions to bring peace to the world. It was a surprising choice.  Many people around the world have the desire for…

Image via Wikipedia The Michael Jackson funeral story is making me sad & angry. His father sold little Michael to Motown as a young boy. He beat him up. The kid was deprived of his childhood and never had a…