With the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, much attention has been turned to law enforcement, their methods, equipment, and role. Before we look at how to fix the problems inherent in law enforcement and their interactions and role in society, it will be helpful to look at how we got to where…
Today, Tuesday, June 2nd is International Sex Workers Day. Some people don’t agree with sex work. People generally like sex. Work is generally encouraged. For some reason though, combining the two is something some people are against. For an increasing number of people though, sex work is work. Sex work can take a variety of…
It’s the start of hurricane season. How well do you know hurricanes and how to prepare for them? Hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical cyclones are the same thing, but have different names depending on where they occur. Hurricanes usually strike the Caribbean and Atlantic Coastline of North America. However, hurricanes can and do occur in the…
This week, another African-American man was killed by police. His name was George Floyd. The police claim he was resisting arrest, but video evidence does not at this time support that claim. Outrage from his death has spread and inflamed old wounds and there is a lack of leadership and love. Protests and riots have…
The COVID-19 Coronavirus response proved we should end occupational licensing and regulation of doctors and nurses by the government. The response also demonstrates why it was a mistake to put such licensing and regulatory schemes in place to begin with. Because of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, New York asked doctors and nurses to come help care…