The worldwide spread of N-propionitrile chlorphine
A little-known synthetic opioid most Americans have never heard of is now appearing in forensic laboratories across North America and Europe. In many jurisdictions, it is not routinely included in toxicology panels. N-propionitrile chlorphine, also known as cychlorphine,…
Hockey fights at the Olympics are an embarrassment to all.
Fighting in professional sports typically draws severe penalties, game suspensions, and fines. Yet in hockey, it is a part of the game, with referees allowing the players to exchange punches until their exhaustion allows the referees…
As an AI practitioner, I don’t need a moral agent — I need a tool.
As generative AI tools move from experimental technology to everyday workplace infrastructure, how we talk about their role and responsibility matters more than ever. On Wednesday, January 21, Anthropic quietly released a revised “constitution” for…
The problem isn’t religion, it’s people.
One day, I receive a door hanger inviting me to attend a “Kids Fun Day” at a local church. That Sunday afternoon, I go with my 11-year-old son. Just after I park my car, a…
The case for play in an overworked world
By this point of the year, many New Year’s resolutions have begun to unravel. Researchers have long noted that most resolutions are abandoned within weeks—a pattern so common that the second Friday of the year has been dubbed “Quitter’s…
Bringing nature indoors to deepen bonds with the natural world
The 2026 Winter Olympics have started. Athletes are competing this month in Italy. These Olympics are the largest ever, featuring the most athletes, sports, and events in history. As 3500 athletes from 93 countries compete, an estimated 56 million Americans will watch the…
The geography tax: Southern talent deserves better than the "status quo”
A recent article highlighted that Louisiana’s wages are among the lowest in the nation. As native southerners, this struck a nerve. For too long, the “cost of labor”— the minimum an employer can pay based…
Government shutdowns are a call for more privatization
The longest government shutdown in US history created significant disruptions. A second partial government shutdown occurred when lawmakers could not agree on Department of Homeland Security funding. There is nothing in place to prevent future government shutdowns, given the ongoing…
Marriage shouldn’t mean losing essential disability services
There are many things to worry about when planning a wedding – the logistics, the ceremony, the weather, and everything in between. But for many Americans with disabilities, the biggest concern isn’t the vows or…