The King, a Thief & Pirates: How Coffee Came to America
The story of coffee involves Dutch traders, mystics, and royalty. This is a tale of deception and thievery, but against unbelievable odds, the popular commodity eventually found it’s way from…
The best therapy I ever received
I get by with a little help from my friends a wise man once said. And at times all of us need that time to regroup and heal mentally. There…
Is Citizens United a Dark Money Laundering Operation
If you have been following, you understand the negative impact of dark money and Citizens United has had on our government in the United States. Dark money has poured into…
A Legal Challenge to End Citizen’s United
Photo by Matt Botsford on Unsplash There is one legal challenge that could end Citizens United and much of the "dark money" in politics, but legal scholars haven't considered this…
Waiting is the Hardest Part
Waiting is the hardest part in any endeavor. We feel stifled, unproductive. We want to move on to something new. The public cannot grasp something new until we release our…
Legal vs Illegal Immigration
I am calling for a change in the narrative. The conversation needs to focus on a more correct and factual foundation. I am talking about whether immigrants qualify for the…
The GOP Shutdown
By now, you are probably aware the government of the United States is not open for business. This GOP shutdown has been in effect since December 22, 2018 and while…
The Mission of Climate Change Deniers
Change is the one thing that stays the same People resist change. There are many reasons. One of the most common is the fear of the unknown. There is a…
How We Ended Up With President Pelosi
The Trump Russia scandal is moving into its final act. Donald Trump is the undisputed President of the United States. In the 2016 Election, he garnered more electoral votes than…
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…