Category: Opinion

I‘m not a history gal. Aside from math, history was my least favorite subject in school. Not that I don’t appreciate history, I do, but studying ancient periods, dates and dead presidents bores me out of my mind. However, in “Snow Falling on Cedars,” set in 1954, David Guterson kindled an interest when he wrote about an overlooked time in […]

Social media has received unified distaste from Conservatives for accusations of bias and censorship. Conservative-led alternatives such as Parler, Truth Social and others have attempted to counter apps such as Twitter and Facebook but have largely fallen flat. Frankly, they won’t find a major victory against Big Tech platforms. To start, the market for a conservative media outlet just isn’t […]

For as long as we can remember, the phrases “springing forward” and ”falling back,” refer to changes in time, – standard time occurring in the fall and daylight saving time referring to the spring. This biannual tradition and task may soon come to an end. Although there are several who would argue that this is a necessary part of life, […]

For most, turning 21 is a big deal. Prior to my 21st, my eligibility to rightfully conceal and carry a gun outweighed all other privileges that my age granted. Being from Texas might have shaped my worldview, and having a military father only furthered my fascination for handguns. Shockingly enough, most of my friends in my early childhood were supportive […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1557, the Parental Rights in Education Bill on March 28. Critics and opponents dubbed it the “don’t say gay” bill, but there is a huge problem with this moniker. The bill does not prohibit the use of the word gay, nor does the word appear anywhere in the text.  The bill prohibits discussion of […]

It’s obvious that, as human beings, we continuously grow throughout our lives, arguably up until the day we enter eternity. We grow physically, but we also grow emotionally. I wasn’t born 5 feet, 6 inches tall, and I certainly couldn’t write book recommendations in kindergarten — although it would have been cool. We’ve all been through some sort of growth, […]

Batman has retained his film presence as one of the most popular comic book characters in cinema ever since Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” trilogy.  Even with some questionable outings in the 1990s, the idea of a billionaire playboy dressing up as a bat to strike fear in the hearts of his colorful rogues’ gallery has captured the attention of […]

Each month seems to welcome a themed celebration, though not all causes – like Pride Month – warrant recognition. However, I have been fervently celebrating Women’s History Month this March — as should you.  Most of these months can lean towards businesses using their platform as “allies” with women – a form of virtue signaling. When used correctly, celebration months […]

Ketanji Brown Jackson has found herself in one of the most undesirable situations in recent political history — a Supreme Court nomination hearing. The confirmations of Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett set a modern precedent of contentious nomination processes, and Jackson’s confirmation will be no easy feat in an evenly split Senate. Based purely on resume, Jackson […]

People constantly ask me about my favorite books and authors. “Looking for Alaska” by John Green is my favorite book by one of my favorite authors and it has been for years. Before reading Green’s debut novel “Looking for Alaska,” I read “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Paper Towns” by the same author and was sure that his books […]

Mystery thrillers and whodunit comedy films have been known to entice cinema lovers for decades. Nowadays however, rather than asking who the murderer is, audience members end up asking whether these films have run their course and can still be fresh and entertaining. With the release of Kenneth Branagh’s “Death on the Nile,” I endorse the fact that, if done […]

Amid a backdrop of 40-year-high inflation, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a falling approval rating within his own party, President Joe Biden delivered a State of the Union address which went as many expected. In his speech, Biden couldn’t decide if he was a modern FDR with a revolutionary progressive agenda or a bipartisan bridge builder promoting moderate legislation. […]

The legalization of marijuana, used both medicinally and recreationally, is left up to individual states to decide whether it should be decriminalizedMJBizDaily reports, “California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Since then, the medical use of cannabis has been legalized in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Recreational or adult use of cannabis is also […]