Image by Markus Winkler from Pixabay  The Mansplainer Disclaimer I hate having to put these in my articles and often don’t because if one reads close enough, I never justify or

Image by Markus Winkler from Pixabay In an offensive post by one of the professional forums I belong to, I heard the often-typical mischaracterization that all “socialism” is evil. The

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Image by Gentle07 from Pixabay Whenever I get that flier from a politician, you know the one with kids on it, I throw it out and make a note not

An unnaturally tan woman with metallic blond hair and garish makeup has hit a bonus. Automated applause, bells, whistles, whoops, and all manner of artificial sounds ring out. Flashing

It took me seven years to land my first publishing contract — which is actually not terrible by industry standards. But it meant that I’d had the dedication on

On this Veteran’s Day, we present an essay about U.S. Army veteran and revered author Edgar Allan Poe and the effect his military service had on the rest of

Ethiopia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with a rich and varied nature and wildlife. However, the population growth and the need for arable land, wood