Everybody Knows Only Old People Vote
I heard a a couple of Gen Z'ers talking about the 2024 presidential election. Both were eager to let the other know they would never...
Sacred and Profane: The Complexity of Prison Spirituality
I’ve watched this unfold repeatedly, and I'm struck by the theater of it all each time. The inmates walk into the parole hearings clutching Bibles...
The Biden Dilemma: Why Voters May Swing Right In 2024
The adage that "All men need something greater than themselves to look up to and worship," as conveyed by the Walsingham character in the film...
The Wrinkled Nun, the Devil, and Let’s Go Brandon
Billy was glad it was back to school day and was excited to see his friends. There were always a few new kids, Navy kids...
Regret Behind Bars: When the Mundane Catches the Malicious—Meet Mr. Trump
It's about the regret. When that cell door slams behind you, a sound you will hear again and again before you die, you experience a...
Powerless In Ohio: My Accidental Adventure Into Discovery
When the clock struck 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, I was wide awake, half-enthralled, and half-bored by the cacophony outside my window. Thunder roared, the wind...
Bad Jesus: A Reflection on True Crime and Twisted Faith
While multitasking one day with a true crime show, "Evil Lives Here," on MAX, playing in the background (known as backgrounding), I stumbled upon a...
Breakfast with Roy: Baked Beans, Fried Tomatoes, and Donald Trump
I know this guy, Roy, not a friend, just a face I had seen occasionally, who took it upon himself to crash my breakfast yesterday....
The Trump Effect: A Clown Show or Real News?
Donald Trump continues to dominate our screens and headlines. This ubiquity is no accident. Trump's controversial nature, ability to command attention, and undeniable impact on...
The Connection Between Relationship Satisfaction and Domestic Violence: Exploring the Relevance of Routine and Sexual Dissatisfaction
Introduction Domestic violence is a complex phenomenon with multifaceted roots. Various factors contribute to the manifestation of violence within intimate relationships. This article explores one...
8 Suggestions for Improving Your Writing
It's common to feel uncertain or lack confidence in one's writing, especially when tackling personal or complex subjects. Here are some strategies that might help...
The Allure of the Supernatural: The Curious Belief in Religious Miracles
Christians often believe in miracles, a tradition tracing back to ancient times. This belief was not unique to Christianity but was part of a broader...
Policing in America: The Garner and Connor Impact on Force
The landmark decisions in Tennessee v. Garner (1985) and Graham v. Connor (1989) have profoundly shaped policing in America, providing legal frameworks for using force...
The Role of Early Training and Senior Officer Influence in Police Excessive Force
Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing public outcry against police brutality and the use of excessive force, exemplified by the George Floyd...