by Monty Self | Aug 17, 2021 | Opinion
A Kargu-2 was used in Libya during a March 2020 skirmish, according to a June 2021 NPR report that cited a United Nations Security Council briefing. Turkish company STM makes the Kargu-2, a lethal autonomous weapons system (LAWS). The company describes the weapon as...
by Monty Self | Aug 12, 2021 | Opinion
Public health department workers are among the many people who have endured a heavy burden throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided further insight into the extent of the pandemic’s emotional toll...
by Monty Self | Aug 2, 2021 | Opinion
“Well, if we can do without you for two weeks, then maybe we do not really need you.” That was the response of a former boss to my request for a two-week vacation years ago. This is horrible employee management, but there is some general wisdom here. If you can go two...
by Monty Self | Jul 30, 2021 | Opinion
Federal employees and contractors will be required to demonstrate they have received a COVID-19 vaccine or submit regular negative tests, wear a mask and socially distance when on federal property. This was announced by President Biden on Thursday afternoon. The push...
by Monty Self | Jul 27, 2021 | Opinion
More than 161 million people in the U.S. have been fully vaccinated as of July 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of the fully vaccinated, there have been 5,914 individuals in 49 states who have tested positive for the coronavirus...
