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Veterans, Sound Familiar? “Too Tired? What? Come on, You’re Fine!”
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Your Opinions Have a Landlord
The old fairy tale says we live in a marketplace of ideas. How adorable. That phrase always arrives dressed like a civics teacher and leaves smelling Continue Reading
The Moon Over Afghanistan
I cocked my head so high the earth was beyond my peripheral. What remained was the full moon glowing down as thin scattered clouds swiftly blew Continue Reading
It’s Good That Gas Prices Are So High. It Reminds People That There Is Actually a War On.
Americans hate high gas prices. Politicians know it, economists study it, and every election cycle seems to include promises to bring them down. Continue Reading
Can a Free Society Survive Its Own Tolerance?
America was founded on a radical idea. Not democracy. Not capitalism. Not even individual liberty. The truly radical idea was that people should Continue Reading
Those Who Serve and Those Who Wait
Standing tall and strong,he protects a loving familyas the battle still rages on.Protector of safety and unity,he knows right from wrong;bastion of Continue Reading
How Property Division Disputes Impact Divorce Outcomes
Photo by Eric Ward on Unsplash Dividing property during a divorce on Long Island is often stressful. Real estate in this area holds significant Continue Reading
When Whiteness Becomes Probable Cause
There’s a point where a society stops pursuing justice and starts playing racial bingo with a body still warm on the floor. We have reached that Continue Reading
Empty Tank
My tank is on empty. I’m emotionally exhausted and mentally fried. I’m trying not to be a bummer, but my options this week were honesty or just Continue Reading
What I’ve Done Is Enough
The world is filled with the remnants of our past—insecurities fostered through turbulent childhoods, arrogance born from lives of privilege. We stand Continue Reading
Understanding DUI Offenses and Legal Consequences
Photo by Aedrian Salazar on Unsplash Drunk driving or DUI is one of the most prevalent criminal offenses related to road transportation in the US. Continue Reading