Archive for September 2018
Tackling the Opioid Crisis – Finally
Can I get a round of applause for our United States Congress? Yes, indeedy, ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for both democrats and republicans! They have, miraculously, come together to approve one of the only major pieces of legislation set to become law this year. Amazing. It was a rare moment as the…
Read MoreGun Violence Target: The Bullets
The mantra, “It’s the economy, stupid,” propelled Bill Clinton’s candidacy during the presidential campaign in 1992. His decision to highlight the nation’s then-struggling economy (and promise to fix it) helped Clinton win the White House. One theme in this year’s mid-term election is the renewed call for more gun control laws, especially from students worried…
Read MoreA Come to Jesus Moment for the U.S. Catholic Church
Pope Francis has called for silence and prayer from those who criticize the Catholic Church’s attempts to root out and punish sex abusing priests. But it is clear the time for silence has long passed. Priests who prey on children are criminals, not souls to be saved for the sake of an institution.
Read MoreGetting Away With Murder in America
Turn on prime time television any night of the week and it’s likely you’ll find a show about a cold case murder. The program will feature an intrepid detective or two who dig in and (Voila!) solve the most perplexing cases. The reality, however, is very different. Statistics reveal that more than 40% of the…
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