The cautionary tale of China and American chips
The great American wit H.L. Mencken once observed: “There is always a well-known solution to every human problem—neat, plausible, and wrong.” Today, a great problem facing U.S. policymakers is how to maintain America’s technological edge…
Gen Z voters are disillusioned: we need ranked-choice voting
This week, I voted in my second California gubernatorial primary. As the strategy director at a nonprofit focused on youth civic engagement, you’d think I’d be enthusiastic. But my peers and I are exhausted. Our primary system is ineffectual at best and—after countless conversations with other young voters—I believe that unless we improve our primary system, our disillusionment…
Chemistry taught me how to cook
A sizzle made me glance up from Sunrise on the Reaping. When I spotted the stove, I panicked. The pot glowed like magma, and all the water had evaporated. I turned off the fire and…
The price of neglecting preventive care
The world is on edge as they face headlines about the Hantavirus outbreak, triggering post traumatic stress of the recent global COVID pandemic. However, the world is still battling a mental health illness epidemic that…
The Manosphere: the Internet world of misogynistic men and their impact on a young generation of males
A new genre of men has been flooding the internet over the past few years: “alpha males.” These men appear wildly successful; they all seem to be wealthy, family-driven, and intelligent. But on deeper examination,…
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to America – eat & drink healthy
The recent changes to healthy eating and drinking guidelines, announced in January, are good for Americans who want to be healthy and seeking information on what to eat. The federal government, with input across several…
When cheating earns applause: what Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson reveal about the loneliness epidemic
The loneliness epidemic is a concern for everyone in the United States, but not enough has been said about this epidemic in the Black community. Surprisingly, the impact of the loneliness epidemic was illustrated by the recent breakup…
Trust the data: Kratom is Less dangerous than cows
One of the things that you’ll hear about in media is that people respond more to stories and catch-phrases than they do to facts and statistics. If someone can spin a compelling story, it tends…
Louisiana Energy Protection Act is Necessary for the State
Louisiana’s energy sector drives growth, builds and sustains communities, funds public services including coastal protection, and provides hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs. As competition for investment increases across the nation and beyond, Louisiana must…