The First Contact: Into Dualia Rev. 1
by Edmund J. Janas, II Artwork co-created between Edmund and DALL·E 2 – This may be...
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...
Gatekeeping the Gates of Web3: Thanks, But No Thanks
No lie, it still frustrates me when major players in the Web3 space decline partnerships with Brego. But you know what? Maybe that’s a blessing in disguise. If a company is truly Web3 and user-centric, they’d welcome the...
Our Founder
Edmund J. Janas IIPolymath and Animal Rescuer Edmund J. Janas II is a multifaceted creative professional and advocate based in Springfield, Massachusetts. With a career spanning acting, writing, visual arts, multimedia...
“Wicked”: A Modern Witch Hunt (Spoiler Alert—It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again) by Edmund J. Janas, II
Ah, the smell of outrage in the air! The highly anticipated Wicked movie adaptation is finally...
Wake Up: Your Apathy Is Fueling the Collapse of Democracy
by Aramis We’re living in a nightmare of our own apathy’s making, and it’s time for everyone to...
Reasons to Hold Onto Hope
1. Judicial Oversight Post-Chevron Overturn If the Chevron doctrine is overturned, courts may...
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...
