Shelly Fagan is a freelance writer living in Arizona. She is passionate about American politics, business, universal basic income and worker rights. Follow her on Twitter @FaganWrites or on Medium at https://medium.com/@shellyfaganaz
I Hacked the Computer Simulation that Controls our Reality
I set out to hack the computer simulation that controls our reality. Spoiler alert, it went much better than I anticipated. Yes, you can try it, too. Photo by Austin…
The Silent Discrimination
A silent form of gender discrimination awaits every working woman -- ageism. Almost every female in the workforce will experience bias twice -- once at the beginning of her career…
Towards a more Realistic Minimum Wage
There are quite a few proposals to raise minimum wage and improve the lives of workers, but there is little discussion about what is realistic way to calculate a base…
The RNC has a RICO Problem
The GOP may not be protecting Trump, but attempting to stave off an RICO investigation into their own the Republican National Committee (RNC).
Anatomy of a Crazy Trump Supporter
I clearly remember when I first questioned how someone could be a Donald Trump supporter. Lately, I have been confused as to why successful friends and relatives – literate urbanites…
Elizabeth Warren Wants to Save America
If you believe 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision is a problem, read on. Likability seems to be the new litmus test for whether any woman is qualified for political…
How Republicans Tampered With Elections
Election tampering by the GOP has been going on for years, and it is out in the open. Americans should not be surprised with allegations of gerrymandering by Republicans. The…
Dying for a UBI
Americans are dying by their own hands for want of a Universal Basic Income (UBI). According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 45,000 Americans took their…
The Catholic Church’s “Other” Abuse
TRIGGER WARNING: This article discusses many forms of child abuse. At St. Clement of Rome elementary school, I made friends with a boy named Brian. He had an mop of unruly…
UBI Will Improve Mental Health in Midlife Workers
A Universal Basic Income (UBI) could improve the lives of many at-risk workers in midlife. But most of the discussion has focused primarily on economics. Funding receives most of the…