Chris Christie’s Precarious Position

The latest development surrounding Chris Christie’s candidacy casts a shadow of uncertainty over his campaign. Christie, the former New Jersey Governor and a vocal critic of Donald Trump, faces the real possibility of being excluded from the upcoming GOP debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This situation stems from his failure to meet the Republican National Committee’s Read More “Chris Christie’s Precarious Position”

Shrinking Classrooms, Expanding Challenges: The Economic Impact of Declining High School Graduation Rates

There is a issue lurking in the shadow of increasing high school graduation rates and diversifying student demographics and there lies a looming challenge that threatens to reshape the fabric of our workforce and economy: the steady decline in the number of high school graduates post-2025. Recent projections from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Read More “Shrinking Classrooms, Expanding Challenges: The Economic Impact of Declining High School Graduation Rates”

Chicago’s Bold Move Towards Fair Wages

Chicago’s recent passage of the “One Fair Wage” Ordinance marks a significant stride towards economic fairness and social justice. This legislation, effective from October 6, 2023, aims to phase out the antiquated “tip credit” system by June 30, 2028, ensuring all tipped employees receive the same hourly minimum wage as non-tipped workers. This bill is Read More “Chicago’s Bold Move Towards Fair Wages”

and just like that …Folks Leaving Congress pt. 1

As of November 2023, a total of 37 members of the United States Congress have announced they will not be seeking re-election in 2024. This includes seven members of the U.S. Senate and 30 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. In the U.S. Senate, the seven members not running for re-election are: For the Read More “and just like that …Folks Leaving Congress pt. 1”

Supporting Family Farmers This GivingTuesday

During my childhood, holiday meals were more than just family gatherings; they were a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and individuals from various walks of life. Our family tradition was to open our home to those without plans or company, enriching our experiences and broadening our perspectives. This tradition instilled in me the value of Read More “Supporting Family Farmers This GivingTuesday”

More software I just love: Plex. How to install on Ubuntu

Plex is like having Netflix, Spotify and Google Photos all in one bundle. Pay for it once or get a subscription or use the free version it is great stuff. If you don’t know, Plex is a popular media server software that allows you to organize and stream your favorite media content from a central Read More “More software I just love: Plex. How to install on Ubuntu”

Breaking Barriers in Housing: The Innovative Policies of Lisa T. Alexander

Lisa T. Alexander, a distinguished professor at Boston College Law School, is a venerated expert in U.S. housing law and policy. Her work centers on making housing markets more affordable, efficient, and equitable. Alexander’s extensive scholarship encompasses legal and extra-legal rights to property, housing, and urban space. One of her notable contributions is in the Read More “Breaking Barriers in Housing: The Innovative Policies of Lisa T. Alexander”

How Montana’s 2024 Senate Race Could Tip the Scales of American Politics

In the vast and varied expanse of Montana, where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, a political battle is brewing that could determine the fate of the U.S. Senate in 2024. At the heart of this battle is the contest between Democratic Senator Jon Tester, a fixture in Montana politics, and his Republican challenger, Read More “How Montana’s 2024 Senate Race Could Tip the Scales of American Politics”