Los Angeles, CA—The platform recently announced new terms of service concerning videos related to firearms education. These new censorship measures are driven by ignorance and emotion. The controversy and politics surrounding guns are often misunderstood, even by the well-educated. Meanwhile, other significant societal issues like drug abuse, DUI, and various tools of violence receive far less attention. Guns have been increasingly glamorized by violent movies and video games. Neal Mohan, a 50-year-old Indiana native of Indian descent with an MBA, is currently at the helm of YouTube. He is navigating the platform amidst loud public outcry, leading to what many see as a sociological disaster. YouTube enjoys legal immunity, allowing it to selectively publish content unless Congress or the courts intervene. Content creators are increasingly frustrated with YouTube's algorithms, which direct viewers to and away from specific videos. Erratic monetization decisions can devastate ...

Springfield, Illinois—The latest case of anti-police sentiment began with a 911 call from Sonya Massey. She reported hearing suspicious noises on her property to the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department. Deputies arrived, conducted a search, and found nothing suspicious. During their final conversation with Massey, she suddenly moved to throw a pot of boiling water at the deputies. Body cam footage shows officers excitedly commanding Massey to drop the pot of water. When she didn't comply, Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson, 30, shot her in the head with his 9mm service weapon. Massey raised her hands, but it was too late; the bullet killed her instantly. The incident raises several questions: Whose reflexes were faster, Massey's or Grayson's? Was the shooting a reasonable and justifiable act? Is a pot of boiling water considered a deadly weapon? Benjamin Crump, a self-proclaimed civil rights attorney, quickly got involved, alleging that Massey was killed by a ...

Phoenix, AZ— Most high school students in the United States now have modern smartphones. Our children, by default, will be the future storytellers, gathering and documenting history. Every school in America should teach students how to produce, write, report, edit, and post simple stories on the internet. The cameras and software they need are already on their smartphones. Currently, we see many people holding their phones vertically and not effectively capturing important events. If schools offered video literacy courses, I believe most students would enjoy being empowered by learning how to document newsworthy events professionally. The challenge is that many teachers themselves lack these skills and would need to be trained to pass this important knowledge on to our children. I think parents should be bringing this up at their school board meetings . Remember, it’s the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.  

Washington, DC—Breaking news: Kimberly A. Cheatle has announced her resignation as the Director of the Secret Service.     I am convinced that Thomas Matthew Crooks was not acting alone. It cannot be a coincidence that Crooks’ deadly movements were facilitated and enabled by the Biden/Harris-led Secret Service. This assassination attempt must be investigated by anyone other than the FBI due to their massive conflict of interest. The FBI has been relentlessly pursuing politicized and baseless charges against former President Trump for at least seven years. The FBI is part of the problem and may even be complicit in this attempted assassination. As a seasoned criminal investigator, I call for funding to assemble a team to examine this effort to murder Donald Trump. There are witnesses and others who know exactly what happened. They should be speaking to Donald Trump’s lawyers and investigators instead of the FBI or Secret Service. If you know something, speak up to anyone but th...

 

Los Angeles, CA—Anyone might find themselves in a situation where using justifiable deadly force becomes necessary. When that happens, police will investigate thoroughly, collecting all available evidence. If you're involved, expect them to obtain a search warrant for your home, vehicles, and storage facilities. We all enjoy fictional movie heroes like Dirty Harry, Paul Kersey, or John Wick. However, emulating these characters through your appearance, choice of weapons, tattoos, and clothing logos could make it easier for prosecutors to paint you as a violent copycat. A more prudent choice would be to emulate Paul Kersey, the mild-mannered vigilante. If a liberal prosecutor charges you with using excessive force, they might portray you as a movie-influenced monster. This could extend to your text messages, emails, videos, and social media. Racist and threatening remarks made in jest could be presented to a jury. While the First Amendment protects your right to express yourself, thi...

Washington, DC—Let me start by saying I don't have a personal stake in this issue. While I find abortion generally troubling, I acknowledge its necessity in many cases. Roe v. Wade is often misunderstood. The Supreme Court should adhere strictly to the Constitution, not sway with public opinion. However, justices sometimes allow their personal political beliefs to influence their decisions, which is problematic. In Roe v. Wade, the Court legalized abortion through a complex interpretation, declaring an unwritten Right to Privacy. This right, which wasn't explicitly included by the Founding Fathers, was effectively created without a constitutional amendment. To be clear, there has never been an inherent reproductive right or right to choose—these are terms born out of advocacy. For "pro-choice" advocates, it's important to note that there has never been a simple majority (50%+1) to legalize abortion nationwide, nor a consensus on when abortion should be permitted i...