Protecting the physical, psychological, social, and emotional well-being of children is an absolute must. Do any of us disagree? Yet, when we bring ethnicity, religion, and politics into the discussion, we suddenly seem to lose our way. One fact is certain: child abuse is abhorrent,…
Spring has finally arrived! It’s a time when more and more motorcyclists are returning to the streets nationwide. Historically, this also means an increase in motorcycle crashes. This past weekend, in Michigan alone, shows how motorcycle accidents can be serious, even fatal for a rider.…
On April 12, two black men walked into a Philadelphia Starbucks. Before placing an order, they reportedly sat down to wait for an acquaintance to arrive. However, the store manager called the police and had the two men arrested for trespassing. They were held in…
A Pennsylvania grand jury will soon conclude hearing testimony about sexual abuse by priests in six Catholic dioceses in the state. A report is expected to be released in May. Former Attorney General Kathleen Kane launched the statewide probe after an investigation into one diocese…
In a recent New York Times op-ed, retired United States Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens had a clear message: Repeal the Second Amendment. Moved by the March for Our Lives movement, Stevens said: “Rarely in my lifetime have I seen the type of civic…
April is National Financial Literacy Month as an effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach Americans how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. Most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. That means they will not be prepared financially when an emergency,…
While spring break is a great time for students to relax and enjoy time away from the books, it has also become notorious for traveling to party spots and “letting loose.” However, it’s important to not throw all caution to the wind. Although I am…
Last August, an 18-year-old Florida International University (FIU) student died after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy roadway near the school. To avoid another tragedy, the University commissioned a $14.2 million bridge to connect the campus to nearby student housing. According to…
For the fourth time this month, a device has exploded in a residential community of Austin, Texas. The first three detonations were from packages left on the front porch of homeowners. In those explosions, a total of two people were killed and two others injured.…
As most of my readers know, on March 24 students and community members of the March For Our Lives movement will take to the streets in cities around the country to demand that their lives and safety become a priority. Conceived as a response to…
Alejandro came to the U.S. from Mexico as a baby with his parents. He grew up as a lawful permanent resident. As an adult, Alejandro worked as a dental assistant to support his family. He was convicted of drug possession in 2004 and imprisoned for…
While most of our laws are obvious and reasonable, some laws seem…a little strange, even humorous as I wrote last Friday, in Dumb Legislation: You Can’t Bathe Your Donkey but You Can Buy a Gun. Click here if you missed it (you won’t believe these laws). Here are a…
