Don Williams 
In 2000, amidst the chaos of the Y2K computer glitch, Americans should have been celebrating. The popular song “Smooth” by Santana and Rob Thomas filled the airwaves, reality TV show Survivor captivated audiences, and cultural icons like Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston tied the knot. Yet, despite these seemingly joyful moments, American happiness began to …
Rudy Giuliani, in his typical style, had a theory without much evidence to back it up. However, his lack of evidence finally caught up with him today. A federal judge ruled that Giuliani is responsible for defaming Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who were election workers in Fulton County, Georgia. Giuliani had accused them of …
Elite women’s gymnastics has faced considerable criticism for its treatment of athletes, particularly young girls and adolescents. The sport’s dark history was further exposed in 2017 when Larry Nassar, the official team doctor for USA Gymnastics, was convicted of molesting athletes under the guise of medical treatment. The release of the Netflix documentary “Athlete A” …
Last week, Donald Trump made headlines for suggesting a 10 percent tariff on foreign imports if he becomes president. Not only did this proposal attract criticism for its potential negative impacts on consumers and American businesses, but it also raised concerns about the president’s unilateral power to increase prices without Congress’s involvement. While it may …
The term “toxic masculinity” was first coined by psychologist Shepherd Bliss in the 1980s within his “mythopoetic” manhood movement. Bliss, coming from a military family with a dominant father, used this term to describe behaviors that degrade women, children, and other men—a way to identify the abusive aspects of the male psyche. Toxic masculinity refers …
In October of the previous year, Donald Trump initiated a defamation lawsuit against CNN, alleging that they had made derogatory remarks about him, with the first being the comparison to a cult leader. This analogy could potentially flatter Trump, as cult leaders are often portrayed in popular culture as influential figures with almost god-like control …
Appearing in court as a criminal defendant is a daunting prospect for anyone, but for Donald Trump, it poses a unique challenge. Trump’s disregard for the truth, as outlined by philosopher Harry Frankfurt, sets him apart in his approach to the world. Rather than simply lying strategically, he speaks without any regard for reality. This …
The potential of the Fourteenth Amendment to bar Donald Trump from running for office again is being touted by legal experts. However, it is important to question the efficacy and implications of such a move. In an ideal scenario, Trump’s own party would disavow him and reject his candidacy. However, this does not seem plausible. …
Amidst his lawyers fighting his previous election-related charges, Trump could potentially secure the Republican nomination for the 2024 election. Kevin Lamarque / Reuters August 28, 2023, 12:56 PM ET Forget the ides of March. The first week of March should be alarming. Judge Tanya Chutkan declared today that the federal trial of former President Donald …
Beth Pratt has spent years working in conservation nonprofits, giving her a deep understanding of the risks climate change poses to her home in Midpines, California. Her community is facing extreme weather events such as forest fires, heatwaves, snowstorms, mudslides, rockslides, and even tornadoes. While Pratt once believed her home near Yosemite National Park was …