The Sacrament of Jury Duty

The Sacrament of Jury Duty

Author’s content warning: This article includes mentions of sexual assault, murder and violence. I had the opportunity to participate in jury duty for the first time in October. As jury duty does for most folks, it came at an incredibly inconvenient time (how rude of...
A Brief History of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study

A Brief History of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study

A 40-year study on syphilis was officially concluded 50 years ago this month. On Nov. 16, 1972, Assistant Secretary for Health Merlin K. Duval instructed the Director of the Center for Disease Control to terminate the “Tuskegee Study.” The study began in the...
Workaholism and Greed

Workaholism and Greed

There’s only one addiction for which we are praised – overworking. With every other addiction, concerned others are looking to put you into a clinic or into a recovery program, but if your addiction is work, generally it’s seen as virtue. I know of what I speak. I’m a...
What Did We Learn This Week?

What Did We Learn This Week?

Americans entered voting booths all across the country, casting their support for their chosen candidates and lending their voices to important issues. Over the years, I’ve witnessed and participated in numerous election days. After all of them, I cannot help but...