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Politics is a word that carries a lot of weight. When I hear it, I think of the word ‘division’. After the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, some might think ‘violence’. In light of Jimmy Kimmel’s return to the air, some might think of ‘polarization’. What comes to mind for you? I became aware of […]

Two years ago, I received the unsettling news that my DNA harbors a genetic variant that highly increases my risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. To address the increased risk of breast cancer, my doctor proposed a more intensive screening program than what is recommended for women at average risk. The doctor also discussed various medications […]

Born and raised in Hong Kong, I grew up in a vibrant metropolis renowned for its internationality; I attended high school with classmates from 14 countries, a perfect example of the melting pot that Hong Kong is. As a dual citizen, I visited the United States frequently during my childhood, spending many summer and winter […]

Male loneliness and disengagement are quietly becoming the most pressing social issues in modern American society, particularly in young men aged 15 to 29. As a young man myself, I have seen firsthand how prevalent disconnection is amongst my peers and how difficult it is to find a sense of belonging in a world that […]

We are currently at an inflection point, with a nation on the precipice. In moments of national crisis, presidential administrations often soothe a restless population with aspirational rhetoric. Lyndon B. Johnson said in his 1968  address to the nation after Martin Luther King’s assassination, “Men who are white — men who are Black — must and will […]

There’s a significant adjustment on the horizon in health care, and it could hit your pocketbook hard. On November 1st, when insurers release their premiums for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, many Americans will likely become ill with sticker shock.  Some Americans will see prices double from what they were the previous […]

The night before Yom Kippur, I drove through quiet Brooklyn streets. The towers of plastic crates packed with chickens looked out of place behind a children’s school bus. The birds had no food or water, no protection from the rain. Wings were bent awkwardly in the confined space, beaks poked through the openings, eyes wide […]

In Washington, it’s rare to see a bill that has the potential to jumpstart our economy, strengthen energy independence, and restore faith in government all at once. The Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act is one such opportunity — and it deserves bipartisan support. For decades, America’s permitting process for infrastructure, energy, and […]

The Department of Justice and the FDA, now under President Trump’s administration, have initiated a sweeping campaign of raids across the nation—seizing millions of dollars’ worth of nicotine products. Many of these are from American businesses that followed the rules, employed fellow citizens, and sold only to adult consumers. Yet Washington seems intent to punish […]

When the Trump administration announced a supposed link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) and autism, it followed a now-familiar pattern: declare a “truth” without evidence, demand that agencies and loyalists backfill the science, and use the chaos to advance a political narrative. It is the very opposite of leadership—and yet, for Trump, it’s the essence of his […]