Gary Isbell

When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks and Civility

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When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks and Civility

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy officially launched a campaign calling for a “Golden Age of Travel.” It was a plea for civility to restore courtesy and class to the friendly skies. His theory is simple but difficult to enforce: If passengers dress a bit more respectfully—swapping sweatpants and pajamas for something more … Read more

Do You Control Your Phone, or Does It Control You?

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Do You Control Your Phone, or Does It Control You?

We cling to the quaint notion that technology is a neutral, passive medium waiting to be used. We tell ourselves we can master technology, choosing when to post, scroll, click or log off. Such illusions ignore the ruthless efficiency of the attention economy, which exploits basic biology to dominate our attention. Indeed, … Read more

Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So

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Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So

The keyboard has not yet eliminated the pen. On March 10, 2025, the New Jersey Assembly Education Committee unanimously passed Assembly Bill 3865, mandating the return of cursive handwriting instruction for public school students in grades three through five. By the end of elementary school, these students must read and write legibly … Read more

California Proposes a New Bill to Steal Private Property

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California Propose a New Bill to Steal Private Property

Only in California would a state attack the hand that feeds it. A ballot measure called the “2026 Billionaire Tax Act” proposes a one-time 5 percent wealth tax on the net worth of residents with assets (not income) exceeding $1 billion. The logic behind this tax is as simple as it is … Read more

China’s High-Tech Gamble is Winning the Race, but Losing Ground

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In both the bustling cities and quiet towns of China, a strange paradox is unfolding. It is a tale of two conflicting realities. Electric cars whiz past hollowed-out apartment blocks and empty high-rise office complexes. State-of-the-art robots churn out goods that the unemployed graduates who built them can’t afford. As China tries … Read more

The High Price of “Harmless” Fun

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Advocates for the legalization of marijuana promised a new golden era with increased municipal revenue, reduced illegal drug sales and better mental and physical health. This grand vision has failed. The results feel less like a victory and more like a slow-moving train wreck. This failure is based on the dangerous myth … Read more