DISCUSSING PUBLIC POLICY, POLITICS, CREATIVE WRITING AND LITERATURE
It is my understanding that human beings do not tend to speak about their suffering. However, that is changing, as it should. We must be vocal, so we do not suffer alone. There is pain and suffering all around us. Economic uncertainty, toxic environment, growing social unrest, and global turmoil—all of these affect us. As…
I am fortunate to have access to reliable automobiles, but there are many people in the Madison area who cannot afford a car for work or personal travel. Therefore, Madison needs better bus routes to provide people with access to safe transportation services. I remember, when I was in college and lived closer to UW…
Madison is facing public safety problems, as evident from the recent report of a brutal attack against a University of Wisconsin – Madison student. It is time to prioritize public safety and to make Madison safe again. I made Madison my home many years ago, after coming to the United States as an immigrant. It…
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We must all take cybersecurity seriously to help combat cyber threats and to protect individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. We live in the day and age of the internet. Technology is evolving every day. New electronic devices are reaching the hands of consumers to improve lives and…
Donald Trump’s mugshot will help increase his popularity even further and may ensure his re-election, as many believe. Former President Donald Trump was processed at and released from Fulton County Jail on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Soon afterwards, his mugshot was released. The image started circulating on social media. Many left-wing politicians thought that a…
The first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle is scheduled to take place tonight in Milwaukee., Wisconsin. As the GOP presidential candidates get ready to debate, they must remember that Americans want a leader who can find policy solutions for the numerous challenges that our country is facing. The Republican field of primary…
We know President Joe Biden is running for re-election. We do not know who the Republican presidential nominee will be, yet. And then, there may be candidates running as independents. The November 2024 presidential election is full of uncertainties. Political surprises and shocks are possible, and quite likely, as we head towards next year’s presidential…
To have the seeds of envy in one’s heart is the greatest of all curses. To be envious of someone else is to rebel against the will of God. Envy only leads to pain. Humans are not perfect, but it is perfection that we must seek. We are in this world with a purpose. We…
Some people write words on crisp, clean pages–forming a journal. Every day, perhaps at dawn or right around sunset, or maybe before retiring to bed or at any opportune moment in the schedule, they write down an account of the activities of the day and the lessons learned from the progression of life. I never…
It was shocking to learn, from the information released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, that history scores of American students have dropped over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Without learning about the past, it is not possible to have a successful future. Therefore, students must have a strong focus on history. There…
People pursue happiness. They want to be happy. We all want to be happy. But is happiness truly what we must hope to get, or should we focus primarily on trying to achieve peace? Happiness means different things to different people. For some, happiness might be a new luxury vehicle. For others, happiness could be…
A feeling of dissatisfaction, combined with a deep sense of gratitude, is a gift that serves a person well. Without a lack of satisfaction, determination is impossible. Without a sense of gratitude, achievement would be beyond one’s reach. No matter who we are and what our background may be, we always lack something that we…
I was asked to describe a positive change in my life. And so, I will try to describe a change I made that I believe has improved my daily life. Life is all about continuous improvement. Every day, we must try to find ways to make our lives better by making our own selves more…
Wisconsinites are at a crossroads. The outcome of the spring election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court will determine whether the rule of law will prevail in the state, or not. Voting for judicial candidate Janet Protasiewicz will result in the installation of a liberal-backed activist judge to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Electing Daniel Kelly—a former…
Daniel Kelly was appointed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court by Governor Scott Walker, years ago. That’s when I first met Justice Kelly. This spring, Daniel Kelly is on the ballot in Wisconsin. He is running in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This spring, I will vote for Justice Daniel Kelly. The judicial branch…
America is becoming a more diverse country, every day. Asian Americans make major contributions towards the increasing diversity of the United States population. The Asian American population grew from approximately 11.9 million to around 22.4 million between 2000 and 2019, making them the fastest growing minority group in the United States. For the Republican Party,…
For the citizens of the United States, voting is a right and it is also a responsibility. We must make our voices heard and vote for the candidates of our choice. Every vote matters. The 2022 midterm election is perhaps the most important election of our lifetime. We stand at a fork in the road,…
A human being is not a cockroach. To say that human beings are roaches is highly offensive. Sunny Hostin, a host on the television show The View, recently compared “white Republican suburban women” to “roaches.” Her comment is an insult to women. Sunny Hostin said that “white Republican suburban women” voting for GOP candidates is…
The rise in crime in communities across the United States affects the lives of the American people. To combat crime and to increase public safety in our neighborhoods, states, and country, we must vote for Republican candidates on the ballot. When crime rises, we know that we need strong law enforcement presence to fight the…
The elected officials in California must take major steps to address the problem of rising crime. Otherwise, more and more people will leave the state.
Never in my life did I think that the government, here in a major American state, would try to dictate people about what kind of vehicle should be used for transportation. But here we are. Reportedly, the California Air Resources Board decided that, by 2035, all new vehicles in the state would be required to…
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…
I was getting fuel for my car at a Kwik Trip location when I first heard the word “frog bread” during a video clip being played on the gas station TV screen. I became very curious and wanted to look up the details. Some may think that it is a new kind of food that…
The word “hug” symbolizes friendship and love. A hug is extremely powerful. And yet, in this age of social distancing, people are not hugging each other, fearing the spread of the coronavirus. People hug each other upon meeting up, when saying goodbye, when mending broken ties, to congratulate, or to help alleviate one’s sorrow. A…