Category Archives: Op-Ed

Gabby Petito Case Should Be A Game Changer Across The Board

Let me start out by saying, I express my sympathies and condolences with the family and friends of Gabby Petito whose remains were found earlier this week in Wyoming as authorities are labeling her death a homicide. I covered about three dozen homicide cases in my years as a journalist. I just learned that becauseContinue reading “Gabby Petito Case Should Be A Game Changer Across The Board”

Religious Themed Movies Play Up Negative Stereotypes

At 43 years old, I’ve never lived anywhere but the “Bible Belt” even though I’m left wondering why that belt is getting so much bigger. And over the last 25-30 years, more religious based movies have become more popular for all the wrong reasons. About 20 years ago, you could got to any house inContinue reading “Religious Themed Movies Play Up Negative Stereotypes”

Reflections On Recall As Republicans Are Reeling

Well, California voters proved Yogi Beara wrong. It wasn’t deja vu all over again. For the second time in 20 years, a Democrat governor has faced a recall election. Except this time, Gavin Newsom was more victorious that Gray Davis, who for some reason was recalled within the first year of his second term, afterContinue reading “Reflections On Recall As Republicans Are Reeling”

‘Kate’ Kicks Ass In Typical Fashion

Kate is an unique title for a movie like this, especially when you consider it doesn’t have the kick-ass high-powered action implication as Jolt or Gunpowder Milkshake. It seems 2021 may actually be the Year of the Woman, that moniker everyone pulls out every few years when pop culture seems to be more geared towardContinue reading “‘Kate’ Kicks Ass In Typical Fashion”

Never Forget Has Become Just A Soundbite

Twenty years ago, the World Trade Center towers in New York City collapsed after two hijacked commercial jets crashed into it. Another hijacked jet crashed into The Pentagon and then a plane crashed in Shanksville, Penn., after the passengers on board reportedly attempted to take over the hijackers. About 3,000 people lost their lives thatContinue reading “Never Forget Has Become Just A Soundbite”

“Being The Better Person” Is Gaslighting

Earlier today, I had to go to the local AT&T store top get a new phone. This was an unscheduled and unexpected visit but I was almost anticipating it. I had been out running some errands earlier this morning when I guess the pill bottle in my shorts pocket pressed too hard on the screenContinue reading ““Being The Better Person” Is Gaslighting”

We Should Make Birth Control Easier And Less Of A Humiliation

In a previous post, I talked about buying condoms. A box of Trojans I think cost about $10 for a box of 10. That’s about $1 for every time I want to have sex, I can prevent a woman from getting pregnant. I’m not saying I’m going to have sex with 10 women or haveContinue reading “We Should Make Birth Control Easier And Less Of A Humiliation”

Abortion Bills Are About Overthrowing Roe V. Wade

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seems to be in a pissing contest with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on who can be the biggest asshole during a time when people want real leaders. Recently, the six-weeks abortion ban bill went into law in Texas. To say that people like Abbott and the Texas legislators who proposed andContinue reading “Abortion Bills Are About Overthrowing Roe V. Wade”