Category: News & Muse
Love at First Sight: The King and Hattie (Draft 1)
The King and Hattie scandalized the world with their forbidden love, but their triumph over Nazi occupation and the monarchy’s acceptance of their union will be remembered for generations to come.
The Strawberry on the Cliff
The Strawberry on the Cliff by Edmund J. Janas, II I woke up today, 8 days after my 54th birthday...
Web3: Building Bridges, Not Gates
Web3: Building Bridges, Not Gates Let’s get one thing straight: we’re here for an open and free internet—no gimmicks, no hidden agendas. If you’re a company preaching Web3 values while quietly gatekeeping, you’re part of the...
“Wicked”: A Modern Witch Hunt (Spoiler Alert—It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again)
Ah, the smell of outrage in the air! The highly anticipated Wicked movie adaptation is finally...
The Living Drum
Did you know that one of the earliest forms of long-distance communication was the talking drum, originating in Africa? While other methods like smoke signals also existed, the talking drum was unique in its ability to convey...
Sadly, and Too Often, For the Law, Brown is One-Size-Fits-Almost-All
Sadly in the Eyes of the Law, Brown is a One-Size-Fits-Almost-All and we must work to eliminate racial bias in law enforcement, not triple down on it. I’m half Black and half “white.” My Puerto Rican neighbors once thought I was...
The Shadow Influence: Exposing Russian and Oligarch Meddling in US Elections
This Citizen Investigator is watching them with both eyes open. Don’t quote me on any of...
Overcoming Division and Fear: A Rational Path to Protect Freedom
In times of uncertainty, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by challenges we can’t fully...
When Nobody Cares or Listens (But a Girl Smiles) by Edmund Janas, II
I end up at McDonald’s usually because it’s nicely lit and makes for a convenient place to get picked up by my Uber or Lyft, especially when I’m in an unfamiliar neighborhood. My order is always simple: regular coffee, fries, or...
The “Dr.” Phil Fallacy: Why the ‘Self-Made’ Story Holds BIPOC Entrepreneurs Back by Edmund Janas
Being Black, biracial, and leaning more toward “white-presenting” in appearance,...
What My Soul Learned This Year: Standing Taller Than Their Silence
This year, I learned that growth and success—especially when unexpected or hard to fathom—can make...
More Sea Turtles, Less Hypocrisy: Why We Need Fewer Fake Christians in Bedrooms and More Genuine Stewardship of Nature
Why the Religious Right’s Obsession with Reproduction is Misguided The religious right loves...
