What the HECK was the science teacher thinking?

UPDATE 6.3.18: Robert Crosland was criminally charged Friday with one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty. If convicted, he could face up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. When the Idaho State Department of Agriculture learned Crosland had a snapping turtle, considered an invasive species for which he did not have a permit, … Continue reading What the HECK was the science teacher thinking?

Not All Cultures Created Equal

Amy Wax, University of Pennsylvania law professor, has been demoted and will no longer be allowed to teach a first-year lecture class due to criticism over her claim Black students score lower than their counterparts. Penn Law dean Ted Ruger slammed Wax’s claim as false, but said she is entitled to free expression and will continue … Continue reading Not All Cultures Created Equal

Katy Perry Sexually Assaults Male Teen

Benjamin Glaze, 19-year-old cashier from Enid, OK, auditioned for “American Idol.” Megastar Katy Perry, a judge on the show, surprised him by kissing him smack on the lips, moments before his audition. He had never been kissed before. I know what it's like to be a young, hot shot teen and pressured by an older woman. … Continue reading Katy Perry Sexually Assaults Male Teen

California CHEATS Struggling Human Beings

Beverley Kathleen McConville, from Fair Oaks, CA, linked to an article about fruit dying on the vine in California due to ICE Raids. The article claims most fruit pickers are undocumented workers. Maria’s husband, for example, spent the past 15 years pruning citrus trees on farms across California’s Central Valley. He’d become skilled enough to earn … Continue reading California CHEATS Struggling Human Beings

Misogynistic HuffPost Hates on Women

Today, March 8th, is International Women's Day. It's a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Why then does female Huffington Post reporter, Hayley Miller, shame Saira Blair on this important day for women? Saira Blair, born July 11, 1996, … Continue reading Misogynistic HuffPost Hates on Women

Facebook Connects Kids to Porn Friends

Each day when I open my Facebook account, I receive a handful of unsolicited "friend" requests. Generally I just delete these. Yet the pattern persists day after day. I've received hundreds over the past year. Our kids are being spammed by these "sex and porn" promotions. Kelly Simmons says "Hey, you! I am Single. Watch … Continue reading Facebook Connects Kids to Porn Friends

State of Hawai’i Cheated Me for Ten Dollars

On Thursday, July 23rd, I was able to observe proceedings before the Honorable Judge Joe Moss, District Court of the Fifth Circuit, State of Hawai'i, Lihu'e Division. I have extensive background in criminal justice and this gave me an opportunity to observe Kaua'i County prosecuting attorney, Justin Kollar, in action. Kollar was elected to the position in … Continue reading State of Hawai’i Cheated Me for Ten Dollars