Erik FolgateThe Real Loser of the First Presidential Debate: The American PeopleMy 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, 2020Oct 2, 2020
Erik FolgateWhite People, Admitting the Problem is the First Step Toward Racial ReconciliationOver 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, 2020Jul 20, 2020
Erik FolgateThe Good and Bad Lessons We’ll Learn from the COVID-19 PandemicA reflection on lessons learned from quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic.Apr 29, 2020Apr 29, 2020
Erik FolgateI’m Conservative, and I Appreciated Mitt Romney’s Impeachment VoteIn 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, 20202Feb 7, 20202
Erik FolgateIs 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, 20192Apr 15, 20192
Erik FolgateWe Need More Politicians Like John McCainWith 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, 20181Aug 28, 20181
Erik FolgateInvest in Children to Build Better CommunitiesAfter 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, 20181May 30, 20181
Erik FolgateA Five-point Proposal for Gun Ownership ReformFive reasonable ideas to propose to our representatives for gun ownership reform.Feb 23, 20183Feb 23, 20183
Erik FolgateHow to Reduce the Time You Spend on Your PhoneThe 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, 2018Feb 9, 2018
Erik FolgateDon’t Be Afraid to FailSuper 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, 2018Feb 7, 2018