Day: August 15, 2025

Is The End Near For The Russian Vs. Ukraine War?

As the tides of the socio-political climate fluctuate, conflicts are still at the crossroads. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests, healthcare issues and economic hardships. The other side of the continent is dealing with a huge problem as well. A war that has affected the fate of European security. This Friday, United States President […]

Why Villains Are Now the Protagonists And What That Says About Us

Why Villains Are Now the Protagonists And What That Says About Us

When blockbuster movies are saturated with traditional heroes and villains, a fascinating shift inevitably occurs in cinematic storytelling: audiences are increasingly drawn to characters who blur the line between antihero and outright antagonist. From the gritty nihilism of Joker to the flamboyant ambition of Cruella, the monstrous charm of Venom and the chilling narcissism of […]

Federal vs. Local Authority: DEA Chief Terry Cole Named New Commissioner of DC Police

Federal vs. Local Authority: DEA Chief Terry Cole Named New Commissioner of DC Police

The recent announcement naming Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chief Terry Cole as the “emergency police commissioner” for the District of Columbia’s (DC) Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has ignited a fierce constitutional debate, thrusting the long-simmering tensions over the District of Columbia’s (DC) autonomy into an urgent legal and political showdown. The move, spearheaded by United […]

Purpose Over Paycheck

Purpose Over Paycheck

Last week, I had the privilege of helping the Ed Lucas Foundation as they hosted the annual David Cone Celebrity Golf Classic in New Jersey. For those unfamiliar, Ed Lucas was a legendary sportswriter who spent decades covering the New York Yankees. What made his story even more remarkable was that he did it all without sight. […]

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