As Donald Trump launches his ill-fated re-election campaign, I thought I would take this opportunity to point out the many falsehoods being parroted by his supporters. As unbelievable as it sounds, there are people out there who still think Trump is doing a great job. They say he's making America … [Read more...] about The Myth that is Donald Trump
Reviews
Review of Poisoned
Review of Poisoned: How a Crime-Busting Prosecutor Turned His Medical Mystery into a Crusade for Environmental Victims by Alan BellRating ***** Alan Bell's memoir covers his legal background and his debilitating illness caused by an unknown chemical exposure he experienced while working in a … [Read more...] about Review of Poisoned
Three docudramas to stream right now
I have three excellent docudrama series to recommend. Each will take you on a deep dive into three compelling stories. First up is Chernobyl. You can find this five-part series on HBO. Like the other two docudramas on this list, everything about it is top notch. There aren't many stories … [Read more...] about Three docudramas to stream right now
Review of Charged
Review of Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration by Emily Bazelon Rating **** Charged is a book about the criminal justice system and mass incarceration. The author uses two separate cases to help illustrate her overall theme of criminal justice … [Read more...] about Review of Charged
Review of Amity and Prosperity
Review of Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America written by Eliza Griswold rating ***** Back in 2015, a job transfer forced me to move to Dallas, Texas. I didn't know much about the Dallas area, but I was keenly aware of the fracking industry. Flying into Dallas from the … [Read more...] about Review of Amity and Prosperity
Review of Zoo Nebraska
Review of Zoo Nebraska by Carson VaughanRating **** I'll start this review with a reference given at the end of the book. In the Acknowledgements section to be exact. Author Carson Vaughan was with his future wife traveling along the small town backroads of her youth when she casually pointed … [Read more...] about Review of Zoo Nebraska