NationalLast week, I wrote extensively about what was happening in Ferguson, MO. Since then, tensions have eased and the National Guard has left, but the aftermath is reverberating around the country as many local police departments reevaluate their approach to black communities. The United States has also garnered attention from the international community, most recently … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
A Victory for ‘Casual Vacancy’
It's quite possible I'm one of the last people to read The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling, but it had such mixed reviews when it came out that I wanted to give it some time before picking it up. When it was first released, there were two main camps: those who loved it and those who hated it. Almost two years after the book's release, I can officially say that I fall into the … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Warren on the Power of Banks (Book Review)
In 2012, Elizabeth Warren burst onto the scene by winning a highly contested congressional race in Massachusetts. Her victory was part of the country's most expensive race, as well as the race that saw Massachusetts' highest voter turnout ever. Before this, however, Warren was quite active within the beltway as an advocate for consumer financial protections and as a … [Read more...]
Conquering the Classics: The Bird’s Nest by Shirley Jackson
Shy and introverted, 23-year old Elizabeth spends her days toiling away at a museum while living with her aunt, who cares for her with her own inheritance. Sickly and a chronic sufferer of headaches and back pains, Elizabeth's aunt finally takes her to a doctor, who refers her to a psychiatrist for her "nervous" condition. What at first appears to be a simple and fixable … [Read more...]
The Truth About the Bee-pocalypse
Today's post is written by Dr. Malcolm Sanford, Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida and beekeeping specialist.We've all heard of the bee-pocalypse leading to the collapse of the honey bee and the food supply. Thus, the mantra continues. What's happening to the honey bees? Dr. Malcolm Sanford, Professor Emeritus, University of Florida urges everyone to take deep … [Read more...]