Month: May 2021

Ohio Sheriff Ends Relationship With DHS to Prevent Release of Illegal Immigrants Into Community

A sheriff in Butler County, Ohio, on May 26 announced that his office is ending its relationship with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prevent the Biden administration from releasing illegal immigrants into the community. In a news release on May 26, Sheriff Richard K. Jones’ office said that it has notified the agency…


Why ‘Having It All’ Is a Big Fat Lie

“I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now.” These were the words of a television jingle I heard this weekend, just as I was contemplating a piece on the pressure we (both women and men) face to have it all. Working with Jane, a mom and physician,…


5 Ways to Manage the Emotional Distress of Cancer

The National Cancer Institute states that nearly 40 percent of men and women in the United States will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Even during the pandemic, cancer was the leading cause of death around the world. That means many people are dealing with treatment for this worrisome disease—including many of my friends…


Stretching Can Increase Your Tolerance for Pain

To stretch or not to stretch? Should you do it before or after exercise? Does it prevent or heal injuries? Stretching is always a hot topic. However, while it’s effective in improving flexibility, its usefulness in reducing pain is being questioned. Back pain is one of the most prevalent health conditions in our society. Up…


Elites Choose Ugliness in Federal Architecture, No Matter What the People Prefer

Commentary The firing of Justin Shubow and three other members of the United States Fine Arts Commission (they refused to resign, having committed no fault) reveals something disturbing about democracy as it is at present constituted: namely how easily elites may override the express preferences of the majority of citizens, even in matters non-political. Shubow…


Baby Deer Rescue and Release

Abandoned by its own mother, this newborn fawn got to meet the most unlikely furry foster dad ever!


Top 10 Reasons to Eat Organic

Eating organic isn’t a fad. In fact, a 2019 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture stated that sales from U.S. organic farms reached $9.9 billion, a 31 percent increase from 2016 and 2019. Whether you’re avoiding pesticides, looking for a healthier diet, or concerned about the environment, there is no shortage of reasons to eat…


PM Urges Victorian Govt to Take ‘Responsibility’ for Lockdown Amid State’s Calls for More Funding

The federal government has rejected a proposal by the Victorian Labor government for a new wage subsidy for those affected by the state’s fourth lockdown, arguing that it is currently providing financial support to Victorian businesses and families. “We will continue to support Victoria to get Victoria open and do everything we can to ensure…


Quercetin: What It Is and Why You Need It

Flavonoids are one of nature’s many therapeutic gifts. Widely found in fruits and vegetables, these phenolic substances have antioxidant properties that protect cells from free radical damage. One of the most well-known and studied flavonoids is quercetin, a flavonol mostly found in onions, berries, citrus fruits, broccoli, and grapes. A potent antioxidant, quercetin boasts anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive,…


Pandemic Woes at 13,000 Feet in Villages on Conflicted India-China Border in Eastern Ladakh

NEW DELHI—The pandemic has aggravated the persisting problems faced by people living in high-altitude, trans-Himalayan villages on the India-China border in eastern Ladakh, which have witnessed intense tensions the past year. The Epoch Times talked to Konchok Stanzin, the councilor of Chushul constituency that consists of twelve villages on the de-facto border and includes the…