Americans’ anxiety around the election was palpable. When news networks called the race after days of counting ballots, it was as if the country finally exhaled and spontaneous celebrations erupted across the country and the globe. Joe Biden has called for this to become a moment of national healing, but Donald Trump still hasn’t conceded […]
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The Nursing Shortage is Here … What Can We Do about It?
By Carl on November 10, 2020 in Business, Careers, COVID-19, Health, Fitness, Problems Facing Our Nation
Thanks in no small degree to the pandemic, burnout, and an older workforce, rural areas and small hospitals are scrambling for nurses with some ERs operating with fewer nurses than they should. How can we help prevent these nursing shortages which are likely to worsen as our aging population needs more care? You’ll want to […]
The Kamala Effect: Breaking Gender and Racial Barriers
By Carl on November 10, 2020 in 2020 Presidential Election, Politics, Government, Problems Facing Our Nation, Women’s Issues
Kamala Harris steps into the role of vice president as the first woman to hold the position. She’s also the first woman of color, as the child of a Black father and an Indian mother. Canadian media veteran Raj Grin, whose parents are also Indian, can address the often hidden prejudice against Brown people and […]
What Makes 2020’s Wildfires the Worst in Modern Memory?
By Carl on October 20, 2020 in Consumer Advice, Current Events, Environment, Problems Facing Our Nation, Science
Changing temperatures, rogue winds, drought, and human actions. Are those the reasons for the devastating wildfires across the West that have been killing people and animals, destroying homes, paralyzing the wine industry, and decimating millions of acres in California alone? What can be done to stop or even prevent such destruction? James Moseley, CEO of […]
Bring Back the Art of Pleasant Conversation
By Carl on October 15, 2020 in Current Events, Problems Facing Our Nation, Relationships, Psychology
When is the last time you had a conversation that didn’t end up feeling like a negotiation, or worse a fight? “It’s probably been a while since a simple conversation was just that,” says Ivan Obolensky. “It’s become nearly impossible not to talk about emotionally charged topics … because that’s all we’ve got!” Interview Ivan […]
A Better Way to Fight Wildfires?
While people in the West are suffering through record-breaking heat, wildfires are ravaging many areas, especially in California, and red-flag warnings have been issued from the Northwest into the Rockies. There were at least 77 large complexes of wildfires burning in 15 states across the country as of Tuesday evening — almost a third of […]
Why Wildfires Are So Destructive
More than 85 major fires are burning up and down the West Coast, from northern Washington to Southern California and have killed at least 17 people in three states. The fires have caused unprecedented damage in Washington and Oregon and exacerbated what has already become California’s biggest wildfire season ever. Invite wildfire expert James Moseley […]
COVID Has Laid Bare the Faults of America’s Higher Education
As the pandemic continues to impact all facets of American life it’s a great time to talk about the failures of the U.S.’s higher education system and how they might be fixed. This issue is much larger than the much talked about one of whether institutions of higher learning should offer classes online or in-person […]
Gun Violence is On the Rise: How to Protect Yourself
By Carl on October 6, 2020 in Crime, Law, Current Events, How-To, Problems Facing Our Nation, Self Help
Gun violence is on the rise in cities across the country. How can we protect ourselves and loved ones from becoming unintended victims of the violence? What should you do if you find yourself in an active shooter situation? Explore the vital answers with personal protection specialist Allen Banks, developer of Active Shooter Prevention and […]
Can We Eliminate Racism in the U.S.?
When it comes to race, most of us exist in a bubble. Too often we associate with people like ourselves, limiting our ability to identify with those who are different. Nadia Al-Samarrie is the exception. As the child of an American Catholic mother and an Iraqi Moslem diplomat father, she has lived in Iraq and […]