Solutions
How “Adolescence” offers us a peek inside the machine
I wrote about Adolescence – or rather the (manufactured) hype surrounding it – last week. I thought at the time I’d said all that needed to be said. It is just some Netflix show, after all. But then the hype keeps going, and the messaging piles up, and you realize […]
Progress toward Ending US Government Funding for NPR and PBS
On November 9, a few days after Donald Trump won election to return to the White House, I wrote an article titled “Defunding NPR.” In the article, I presented reasons why “a spending cut that jumps out as among the most obvious for [Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk] and the […]
California takes bold step to ban harmful ultra-processed foods from school meals
In a bold move that transcends typical partisan divides, California lawmakers introduced groundbreaking legislation on March 19 to eliminate ultra-processed foods from public school meals, acknowledging these products “have far more in common with a cigarette than they do a fruit or vegetable.” The bipartisan bill, Assembly Bill 1264 (AB-1264), […]
Surviving a power grid attack: How to stay safe in a grid-down scenario
A power grid attack is one of the most catastrophic events a modern society can face. It’s not just a temporary inconvenience — it’s a complete collapse of the systems citizens rely on daily. From water and food supplies to communication and transportation, a grid-down scenario would plunge society into […]
Top Five Reasons To End The US Department Of Education
Since it’s inception in 1980, big government involvement in education has proven to be one big mistake. (The CATO Institute) The US Department of Education is in the Trump administration’s crosshairs. Here are five major reasons it should be: 1. It’s unconstitutional: Education is nowhere among the specific, enumerated powers given to the […]
Shut Down the Department of Education!
President Trump’s executive order from last week titled “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities” could help bring about a major step toward restoring constitutional government and improving education. The executive order directs that the secretary of education, “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, take […]
Allergy season solutions: Natural ways to keep your home pollen-free
For many, the arrival of spring or fall brings more than just a change in weather — it also ushers in sneezing, itchy eyes and other allergy symptoms. While pollen is often associated with outdoor air, it can easily find its way into your home, making indoor spaces a sneaky […]
Homeschooling 101: What to Teach and When to Teach It (UPDATED!)
Homeschooling 101: What to Teach and When to Teach It ~Written by Jamie C. Martin of Simple Homeschool More than once during my 15 years of homeschooling, I wished I could find a resource that would simply list the basic subjects we needed to cover as well as give me ideas for […]
Autumn Hubert’s “Herbal Antibiotics” explores the reemergence of herbal medicine as an alternative to conventional antibiotics
In an era marked by the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance, herbal medicine is regaining a prominent place in the medical landscape. “Herbal Antibiotics: What Everybody Ought to Know About These Powerful Herbal Remedies” by Autumn Hubert, published in 2023, offers a comprehensive exploration of natural alternatives to conventional antibiotic […]
Australia Shuts Down Solar Farms Due to Bushfire Concerns – But the China Connection is Even More Worrying
There have been plenty of stories about wind turbines bursting into flames. Now it seems solar farms are fire hazards too says the Australian, and in more ways than one: Victoria’s energy safety regulator has ordered five solar farms to be switched off due to concerns over bushfire risks caused […]
