The man from the infamous Central Park Birdwatching Incident is Technically a “Karen” — In 2020, racial-related issues were given an even bigger spotlight in response to the death of George Floyd. On May 25th, 2020, the exact same day the Floyd incident began receiving instant coverage, so too did a race-related incident where zero death or injuries were sustained. The favored narrative of…

And do other music genres get away with promoting crime? — In the wake of the news that famed rapper “Young Thug’s” lyrics have been used as evidence against him in a 56-count gang indictment, some lawyers, rappers, and scholars are decrying racism and reigniting the debate over whether or not certain forms of artistic expression should be classified as protected…

Does a Dog’s Breed Not Determine Its Temperament or Behavior? — Border collies herd, Dobermans protect, and golden retrievers are friendly with humans. At least, this is what is anecdotally accepted. There are traits and behaviors that we’ve known to be inherent to a dog’s breed, whether they are intentional from numerous generations of selective breeding or a consequential by-product of…

A Week After the Outrage, He Stole a Bicycle. — Syracuse police officers have been taking heat for being caught on film forcing a distraught 8-year-old black boy into the back of a police car for allegedly stealing a bag of chips. The incident, which took place on April 17th, occurred when the boy was pulled from his bicycle, sending…

One writer believes we should stop glorifying these “privileged” fraudsters — Is Anna Delvey (Anna Sorokin), the titular real-life character from Netflix’s Inventing Anna, a reprehensible parasite or misunderstood anti-hero? …

Savannah cats and other hybrids are once again threatened in Europe. — In a not-so-surprising statement apparently made by “government sources” in the United Kingdom, new conditions and possible bans are being considered for so-called “hybrid cats” in the European nation. Hybrid cats are specially bred felines that have some ancestry from “wild” or “exotic” cats such as servals and Asian leopard…

This Child Victim’s Weight is Not Anyone’s Business — Nothing seems to grab headlines like an accidental death in an amusement park. The idea of a person dying horrifically in a place that is supposed to be joyous is undeniably unnerving. These events are rare, however, when they do occur, they demand our undivided attention. This was certainly the…

When “Representation” Suddenly Becomes the Enemy — I’ve written a lot about representation on this platform. …

Are We Mad at Will Smith Because of White Supremacy? — To say that the now-infamous Oscar Slap has polarized public opinion is a bit of an understatement. …