Is AI in schools laying the groundwork for digital identity?
For years, parents were told that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) was simply about helping children manage emotions, build empathy, and succeed in relationships. More recently, they have been assured that artificial intelligence (AI) can…
The hidden victims of ICE's crackdowns
As ICE raids shatter the security of communities across America, an even deadlier threat is lurking in the shadows: the increasing danger facing immigrant victims of domestic violence. The Trump administration’s brutal immigration crackdown is…
The politics of influence define our culture
In today’s political climate, neutrality is becoming increasingly difficult and arguably indefensible, especially for those with large public platforms. As political tensions intensify and policy decisions carry tangible consequences for everyday people, celebrities, influencers, and…
Cuts to SNAP-Ed program hurt Americans
The first day of February marked the start of SNAP cuts in Illinois. On Jan. 30th, our SNAP office of 23 years closed after our funding was eliminated under the One Big Beautiful Bill, resulting…
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…