Climate activists want people to make lots of sacrifices to fight global warming – giving up fossil fuels, giving up cars and choosing public transportation, giving up beef, etc. The things that people should sacrifice in order to meet the climate activists’ expectations are limitless. It is only the hardworking people of America who are…
Author: Tawsif Anam
WHAT PRESIDENT BIDEN WON’T ADMIT
President Joe Biden does not want to admit it. But let me tell you that it is now confirmed that the American economy is in recession. Latest data show that the gross domestic product (GDP) fell 1.6 percent in the first quarter and fell 0.9 percent in the second quarter. Many textbooks define “recession” as…
HOW CLIMATE ACTIVISTS ARE TRYING TO DESTROY RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Climate activists, to combat global warming, want to reduce the consumption of meat, including beef. The efforts to push people to give up meats goes against the religious freedom of Muslims. Many climate activists are pushing for people to give up real meat and start consuming “plant-based meats“, to fight global warming. “Plant-based meats” are…
PREVENT THE EROSION OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP
The power of American citizenship depends on the right to vote. If the right to vote is extended to non-citizens, American citizenship will be eroded. Recently, the New York City Council approved a measure to allow non-citizens to vote in municipal elections, for the offices of mayor, comptroller, borough president, and council member, as well…
WHY WE SHOULD VOLUNTEER
Time is perhaps the most finite, as well as the most valuable, resource that a person has. The flow of time is beyond our control. To devote one’s time on an activity or effort for the benefit of society, in the absence of renumeration, is a very noble thing that a person can do. That…
THE FREEDOM OF RELIGION HELPS GROW AMERICA’S DIVERSITY
The freedom of religion is included in the Bill of Rights, and people in America can practice any religion or not practice a religion. The freedom of religion is what helps America become more diverse. Conflicts, due to religious differences, occur in many parts of the world. In various places around the globe, there are…
EXPRESSING MY THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS
I am a conservative. Being born and raised in Bangladesh, I did not grow up in a Republican or a Democrat family. I arrived in the United States when I was 19 years old, as an adult. My faith, my family, the way I was raised, and the principles I inherited from my mother make…
DEBIT CARDS WON’T SOLVE GAS PRICE PROBLEM
Gavin Newsom, governor of California, is proposing to provide direct payment to vehicle owners, as relief for rising prices of gasoline. Unfortunately, such a proposal would not address the core of the problem that is leading to the rising prices of gas. According to Governor Newsom’s proposal, Californians would receive debit cards, worth 400 dollars…
DISCOMFORT: WHY A WRITER WRITES
A writer is not one who puts the tip of a pen on a piece of paper and proceeds to use language to craft an essay, state an opinion, present a poem, or create a story. A writer is someone who does either one, some, or all of these, not as tasks, but as a…
CAN WE RESTORE CONFIDENCE?
The world has suffered a massive blow. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the global community’s failure to prevent the onset of such brutal attacks on innocent human beings have resulted in the erosion of people’s confidence in the civilized world. Many countries, including some of the largest industrialized nations, have expressed their commitment to…
WHAT CLIMATE ACTIVISTS WON’T TELL YOU
Here’s the reality that climate activists won’t tell you: fossil fuels help drive America forward. The Biden administration has imposed restrictions on domestic oil and gas production, and also canceled the Keystone XL Pipeline project. As a result, America is now dependent on foreign oil producers. Dependence on foreign oil producers makes the American economy…
FAMILIES CAN HELP SENIORS WITH TRANSPORTATION NEEDS
Lack of reliable transportation is one of the greatest challenges that senior citizens face. But assistance from family members can help meet such needs. Many senior citizens have physical challenges due to old age. They need timely and safe transportation to go grocery shopping, visit the clinic for medical appointments, visit places of worship, travel…
LIFE IS FULL OF UNCERTAINTIES
Life is full of uncertainties, and we learn that at every step. Yesterday, my mother lost her only brother, and I lost my uncle, who left this earth for the afterlife. My uncle, late Mr. Nasir Khan, was the only son of my grandparents, and was my mother’s younger brother. He was a resident of…
PHYSICIAN BURNOUT IS A REAL PROBLEM
Given that the United States has an aging population, the demand for medical services is growing. To ensure a robust health care workforce and to meet the needs of the population, we must address the problem of physician burnout. According to the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, physician burnout refers to the “long-term…
THIS ISN’T THE RIGHT TIME FOR SCOTUS NOMINATION
President Joe Biden has nominated a judge from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to the U.S. Supreme Court. With the seat of Justice Stephen Breyer still not vacant, and with growing domestic and international crises that require American elected officials’ attention, now is not the time to talk about a Supreme…
LONG LINES AND EMPTY SHELVES
If you thought that the problem of shortages at grocery stores is over, you may be wrong. Over a period of many months, I have experienced the lack of availability of products when shopping for groceries. To this day, the problem continues. Even when products are available, the range of brand options have been reduced….
DO MASK MANDATES APPLY TO CELEBRITIES?
I do not support mask mandates. I believe that there should not be any mask mandate. Americans must be free to choose whether to wear masks or not. We continue to see how mask mandates are enforced on the general public, while celebrities continue to openly disregard COVID19 rules. A mask mandate is in effect…
COVID RULES AND LOCKDOWNS: WHO SUFFERED THE MOST?
Since the outbreak of COVID19, there came a wave of public health guidelines, rules, restrictions, and mandates. As a result, Americans suffered financially, emotionally, as well as physically. Americans of all ages, from all walks of life, suffered from the intrusive government orders that affected their personal, professional, and social lives. Many working-age Americans saw…
THE GARCETTI CONFUSION
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was seen, without a mask, taking photos with NBA legend Magic Johnson and Mayor London Breed of San Francisco, at a sporting event. The elected official was seen maskless at SoFi Stadium that has a mask mandate in place. Therefore, Mayor Garcetti’s action is a clear violation of the stadium’s…
THE EROSION OF LAW AND ORDER
The United States of America is a nation of laws. Unfortunately, we are witnessing the erosion of law and order in major American cities. To protect our freedom and to ensure the safety of our communities, criminals must be caught and prosecuted, and crimes must be prevented. We must strengthen law enforcement agencies, provide police…
AOC AND THE GOVERNMENT MANDATE HYPOCRISY
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) of New York was seen spending time vacationing in the state of Florida. Her visit to Florida highlights the contrast between the two states. While New Yorkers continue to face intrusive government mandates, the people of Florida live in freedom. AOC’s visit to Florida also highlights the double standard – AOC…
WILL AVERAGE GAS PRICE REACH FOUR DOLLARS PER GALLON?
Americans expect gasoline to be affordable. Unfortunately, we have experienced high gas prices for months. Back in October, I asked the question: “When will gasoline prices go down?” Sadly, it has been reported that prices may rise further to reach a national average of four dollars per gallon. High gas prices are causing hardship for…
PRIVATE SECTOR VACCINE MANDATE WILL HURT NEW YORK CITY BUSINESSES
This month, the vaccine mandate for private businesses in New York City, announced by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio, went into effect. The mandate will hurt the private sector. Unfortunately, Mayor-elect Eric Adams has said that the vaccine mandate will remain in place. According to the mandate, all private sector employees in New York City…
OPPOSE AIR TRAVEL VACCINE MANDATE PROPOSAL
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States should consider COVID19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. In my opinion, an air travel vaccine mandate would threaten freedom and give government greater control over the lives of Americans. There is nationwide opposition to vaccine mandates. People believe that the decision to take or not take…
EXPLORING THE SUN
I was thrilled to learn from news reports that a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spacecraft has “touched” the Sun. I have always been curious about space exploration and learning more about our universe. As I grew older, my interest in astronomy became stronger. Few years ago, I wrote a blog post, celebrating the…
NYC VACCINE MANDATE MUST BE WITHDRAWN OR OVERTURNED
The United States of America is a free country. COVID19 vaccine mandates infringe on people’s freedom and also hurt the economy. Bill de Blasio, the outgoing mayor of New York City, recently announced a vaccine mandate for all private sector employers. I believe this mandate should be withdrawn or overturned. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced…
SMASH-AND-GRAB CRIMES ERODE PROPERTY RIGHTS
Reports of recent smash-and-grab crimes are extremely disturbing. If such crimes are not prevented and if criminals are not prosecuted, then property rights in America will be eroded. In the United States of America, individuals have the right to own private property. America is a nation of laws. This means that the state must enforce…
ECONOMIC CHALLENGES CONTINUE EVEN AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY
President Joe Biden, while speaking to Al Roker of NBC on Thanksgiving Day, enthusiastically claimed that “America is back”. His words were an expression of joy, contrary to what millions of Americans are feeling as they deal with inflation, worker crisis, and shortage of essential products. Thanksgiving Day is a special day. Across the country,…
LOSS OF FREEDOM IN AUSTRIA
Reportedly, the Austrian government has ordered a lockdown for millions of people who are not fully vaccinated against COVID19. Such an order threatens people’s freedom. The decision to receive the COVID19 vaccine should be a personal decision. Government must not dictate people what to do in terms of their own health. In Austria, Chancellor Alexander…
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME CAN BE STRESSFUL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
To “spring forward” in March and to “fall back” in November – as a result of daylight saving time – are more than changing the time and adjusting the clocks twice a year. It is about making adjustments to one’s daily routine and dealing with the problems that occur as a result of the time…
A NEW CARAVAN AND A SEVERE CRISIS
A big caravan of foreign nationals is heading towards the United States. It is obvious that the people, who are part of this caravan, want to enter the United States through the southern border. As one migrant told Fox News, “Tell Biden we are coming.” Since President Joe Biden took office, illegal immigration has skyrocketed,…
WHEN WILL GASOLINE PRICES GO DOWN?
High gasoline prices at the pump are causing great pain and suffering for Americans. Here in Madison, Wisconsin, at a gas station close to where I live, the price of regular gasoline has increased significantly and is now approximately $3.09 per gallon, while the premium grade costs close to $4. The Biden administration’s policies have…
CHICAGO’S NEW SPEED ENFORCEMENT RULES: REVENUE FOR THE CITY AND BURDEN FOR THE PEOPLE
Implementation and enforcement of traffic laws and rules help ensure safety on the road. However, it is not acceptable when a local government entity uses rules to impose unreasonable burden on the people. The city of Chicago’s new speed camera enforcement rules that lowered the speed at which a driver can be issued a traffic…
BORDER CRISIS ENDANGERS PUBLIC HEALTH
The illegal entry of people into the United States puts the health of Americans at risk. Undocumented immigrants may be carrying contagious illnesses. Therefore, the unauthorized flow of foreign nationals into the United States, through the southern border must, be stopped. Undocumented immigrants may not only be infected with coronavirus, but they may also have…
DO NOT BAN THE “THIN BLUE LINE”
As a resident of Madison, I am shocked to learn that the University of Wisconsin – Madison Police Department officers have been banned from publicly displaying the “thin blue line” imagery. This means that on-duty officers will not be allowed to have pins, bracelets, cups, etc., that display the “thin blue line”. This ban should…
COVID19 RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE TO AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH
Coronavirus has caused sickness and death. The restrictions that various local and state governments imposed during the pandemic also resulted in great pain for Americans, particularly in terms of mental health. With many COVID19 restrictions still in place, people continue to suffer. Humans are social beings who crave for closeness and harmony. People enjoy togetherness…
DO ALIENS EXIST?
Human beings have always been, and continue to be, fascinated by the idea of extraterrestrial beings. From fantasy books and comics to films and television series, aliens have been the topic of countless productions. While the intriguing subject of intelligent beings from outer space has captured the hearts and minds of people from all walks…
HELP EASE THE BURDEN OF MEDICAL DEBT
Medical debt is a part of life. However, the burden of medical debt in America has grown significantly and communities must address the problem. According to The Motley Fool, nearly 1 in 5 Americans has past-due medical debt. A 2019 CNBC article reported that health care bills are the top reason for people to withdraw…
IMPOSING CURFEW CANNOT BE A PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURE
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, until December 21, to stop the spread of coronavirus. Ordering a curfew can never be a public health measure, and shows the governor’s failure in leadership. America, for months, has fought coronavirus. Since the pandemic began, we overcame shortages of personal protective equipment,…
IS THERE A SILENT MAJORITY IN AMERICAN FILM AND MUSIC INDUSTRY?
Many people from the American film and entertainment industry have expressed their opposition to Donald J. Trump, in various ways. However, it is possible that a silent majority exists in the industry, one that may soon start speaking out in favor of President Trump. Just because some voices are louder, one must not conclude that…