Gary Isbell

Why Is Russia Afraid of the Internet?

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Faced with a war-weary public and a steadily collapsing economy, the Kremlin has found a new enemy to fear: The Internet. It has every reason to be frightened. Pro-Kremlin lawyer Ilya Remeslo, a man previously known for his harsh critiques of democratic activists and his unwavering support for the war in Ukraine, … Read more

Are We Smoking Away Our Sanity?

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Are We Smoking Away Our Sanity?

The scientific evidence is mounting. Marijuana use is not harmless and can permanently impair the mind. The American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP), for example, has published a long-term study that cuts through the smoke surrounding the debate over marijuana use. Researchers have found a clear link between heavy, long-term cannabis use, particularly … Read more

Is AI Making Us Intellectually Dumb?

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Group of students in a classroom focused on laptops at their desks, working on assignments.

A recent study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggests a rather unsettling reality: our Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools breed intellectual laziness. By offloading essential tasks like writing, coding and critical thinking to machines, we are causing our cognitive skills to wither away. Convenient “prompt and accept” dependency is replacing mental … Read more

The AI Paradox: Gen Z Is Plugged In, But Tuned Out

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The AI Paradox: Gen Z Is Plugged In, But Tuned Out

Most people assume Gen Zers are enthusiastic AI users. However, a recent Gallup study has revealed a contrary conclusion. Gen Z, the 14-to-29-year-old demographic, is logging into artificial intelligence platforms, yet logging out with less hope and a lot more anger. In other words, the countless articles portraying the generation as brain-rotted … Read more

The Soft Power of Flowers: How Bouquets Build Bridges

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The Soft Power of Flowers: How Bouquets Build Bridges

In the grand theater of creation, God gifted us with the beautiful, fragrant and profoundly humble flower. Some might think that the flower’s only role is to grace a wedding table, offer quiet sympathy at a funeral or adorn formal attire. However, from the innocent daisy to the graceful and elegant orchid, … Read more

The Quiet Retreat of Corporate America from DEI and LGBT

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For years, the corporate world seemed eager to pretend to be the world’s ultimate moral arbiter. However, it now appears that the cultural tide is turning, and the boardroom is quietly stepping back. Many Fortune 500 companies are reducing their involvement in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which … Read more

Mamdani and the Extinction of the Mom-and-Pop Landlord

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Mamdani and the Extinction of the Mom-and-Pop Landlord Photo Credit: © Bingjiefu He, CC BY-SA 4.0

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing policies clearly reflect his “democratic” socialist approach. He focuses on rent freezes, tenant protections, and strict code enforcement, which he claims will help “everyday New Yorkers” escape the city’s housing crisis. He doesn’t mention how intrusive government regulations have largely contributed to the current crisis. The government is … Read more