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The Real Loser of the First Presidential Debate: The American People

My thoughts and takeaways on the first presidential debate. We all know it wasn’t good, but what can you take away from it?

Oct 2, 2020

The Real Loser of the First Presidential Debate: The American People

Oct 2, 2020

Erik Folgate

White People, Admitting the Problem is the First Step Toward Racial Reconciliation

Over the past month, I’ve realized that white people still aren’t willing to admit that racism is a problem in this country.

Jul 20, 2020

White People, Admitting the Problem is the First Step Toward Racial Reconciliation

Jul 20, 2020

Erik Folgate

The Good and Bad Lessons We’ll Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic

A reflection on lessons learned from quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 29, 2020

The Good and Bad Lessons We’ll Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 29, 2020

Erik Folgate

I’m Conservative, and I Appreciated Mitt Romney’s Impeachment Vote

In 2012, I was all in for Mitt Romney as our president. I voted for him in the primary and in the general election, because I thought he…

Feb 7, 2020

I’m Conservative, and I Appreciated Mitt Romney’s Impeachment Vote

Feb 7, 2020

Erik Folgate

Is It Right to Enjoy Watching the Tiger Woods Comeback?

Growing up in South Florida, my brother, many of my friends, and friends’ dads played golf religiously. I was too busy playing basketball…

Apr 15, 2019

Is It Right to Enjoy Watching the Tiger Woods Comeback?

Apr 15, 2019

Erik Folgate

We Need More Politicians Like John McCain

With the passing of John McCain this past Saturday, I reflected on a man who, like Mitt Romney, helped shape my current political views and…

Aug 28, 2018

We Need More Politicians Like John McCain

Aug 28, 2018

Erik Folgate

Invest in Children to Build Better Communities

After the Stoneman Douglas shooting, I wrote an article outlining a five-point proposal to improve gun control. But, I believe the issue of…

May 30, 2018

Invest in Children to Build Better Communities

May 30, 2018

Erik Folgate

A Five-point Proposal for Gun Ownership Reform

Five reasonable ideas to propose to our representatives for gun ownership reform.

Feb 23, 2018

A Five-point Proposal for Gun Ownership Reform

Feb 23, 2018

Erik Folgate

How to Reduce the Time You Spend on Your Phone

The next time you’re at the mall or a restaurant, take a minute to look at the people around you. You’ll see a lot of people staring at…

Feb 9, 2018

How to Reduce the Time You Spend on Your Phone

Feb 9, 2018

Erik Folgate

Don’t Be Afraid to Fail

Super Bowl LII had everything we wanted in a sports and entertainment spectacle. It had a lot of offense, a Patriots loss, a mad/sad Tom…

Feb 7, 2018

Don’t Be Afraid to Fail

Feb 7, 2018

Erik Folgate

Erik Folgate

Husband, father of three, and digital marketer. I like basketball, beer, coffee, and warm weather. I write about whatever is on my mind at the time.

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