The latest suicide-homicide shooter is taking the psychology of victimization to a new high — or more precisely, a new low. Bryce Williams reportedly called himself a “human powder keg.” And the rest of us, it seems, are supposed to … Continue reading →

In his weekly Angelus message Wednesday, Pope Francis praised the value of hard work and a willingness to do one’s part for the common good rather than freeloading off society. Citing Saint Paul, Francis said that “anyone unwilling to work … Continue reading →

Federal and local governments spend billions and billions more dollars on education every year. Yet the results are unimpressive, to say the least. Many public school teachers are frustrated and dispirited. Here’s what Stephanie Keiles, a long-time public school teacher … Continue reading →

As a mental health professional, people sometimes will ask me, “Am I crazy?” My reply usually goes like this: “If you were truly crazy, you wouldn’t possess the objectivity and rationality required to ask the question.” It’s the truth. But … Continue reading →

A mob hacked to death secular blogger Niloy Chakrabartu, who used the pen name Niloy Neel, on Friday in Bangladesh. He recently posted on Facebook that two strangers followed him after he attended a protest over Ananta Bijoy Das’s murder, … Continue reading →

Recently, an Uber driver was pulled over in Dewey Beach DE (near where I live) and fined over $500. The reason? Not having a town license for doing business. Reportedly, Uber has an agreement with the state of Delaware. It’s … Continue reading →

[Scott] Walker, the Wisconsin governor, on Saturday praised the Kochs [billionaire supporters of Republicans] for mobilizing other donors and operatives, and emphasized his fights against his state’s public-sector unions, which won him fans in the Koch network. But he also … Continue reading →

Republican candidate for president and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said: “If this deal [with Iran] goes through, the Obama administration will become the leading financier of terrorism against America in the world,” adding that he’s “heard this referred to before … Continue reading →

Republican candidate for president Rick Perry said Wednesday he would “reform Wall Street” if elected, adding that he wouldn’t provide any help to the big banks of America. “After the bailouts of 2008, Americans came to believe that Wall Street … Continue reading →

Social Security’s Disability Insurance trust fund will run out of reserves next year without congressional action, trustees said, urging U.S. lawmakers to address the nation’s unsustainable entitlement programs. Beyond 2016, continuing income will be sufficient to pay 81 percent of … Continue reading →

A new study released Tuesday reveals that the poverty rates among American children have risen under the Obama Administration, especially African-American, American Indian, and Latino children. The study from the Annie E. Casey Foundation showed poverty rates among all children … Continue reading →