An EF-1 tornado tears through town, but the bigger story this week might be closer to home—family milestones, new beginnings, and a surprising discovery of more cousins branching out on the family tree.
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Arbitrary Justice: Who Lives and Who Dies Under the Death Penalty
If the death penalty is supposed to represent the ultimate form of justice, why is it applied so unevenly? From subjective legal standards to racial disparities and wrongful convictions, capital punishment reveals a system where not all lives are treated equally—and where who lives and who dies can depend more on interpretation than justice.
The Moment Spaceflight Felt New Again
Watching Artemis II launch stirred something deeper than excitement—something human. After decades of routine spaceflight, this mission reminded me what it feels like to hold your breath, hope, and believe again.
Should Felony Murder Involve Life Without Parole?
Taking a deeper look at felony murder after a major Pennsylvania ruling. When someone didn’t pull the trigger, should they still face life without parole? The answer may be starting to change.
Wrongful Conviction, Qualified Immunity, and the Cost of Being Forgotten
A mistaken identity, an AI-driven arrest, and the long shadow of wrongful conviction—this post explores how easily lives can be upended and how little accountability follows. Even after release, the damage lingers in ways money alone can’t repair.