Month: March 2022

Ex-Clinton Campaign Lawyer Objects to Jurors Being Asked About Trump–Russia Narrative

A lawyer who worked on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign and is set to go on trial for allegedly lying to the FBI about not representing the campaign when he passed on allegations against Clinton’s rival Donald Trump to federal officials is protesting against jurors being asked if they have links to the campaign’s promotion of…


‘Dark Money’ Affecting Elections in Revolutionary Ways

Commentary Dark money. The words evoke sinister plots, secret organizations, and conspiracies fit for a James Bond villain. We hear about dark money in politics, dark money in the elections, and dark money supporting a web of organizations dedicated to undermining the American experiment. Dark money seems to be everywhere—and it is. Dark money has…


Honolulu Enjoys Its Long-Anticipated Shen Yun Visit

HONOLULU—Honolulu’s theatergoers gained a more well-rounded look at China on March 26. David R. Stilwell, former assistant secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, attended the March 26 matinee of Shen Yun. Shen Yun is a classical Chinese dance and music performance hailing from New York. Steeped in the spiritual…


Residents Protest Against COVID-19 Lockdown in China’s Mega City Shenzhen

The Chinese communist regime’s mass COVID-19 lockdowns have sparked public outrage. On March 21, hundreds of residents in a community being locked down in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen for a month protested, demanding their freedom. One man in the community died during the lockdown. A resident recounted the events to the Chinese edition of…


The Power of Routines

The word “routine” can bring to mind words such as mundane or ordinary. During the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions to daily life, routines may have felt boring and restrictive. However, as an occupational therapist and researcher of the effect of activity and participation on mental health, I know that routines can be powerful tools. They can support cognitive function, boost…


Have You Gone Vegan? Keep an Eye on These 4 Nutrients

There are many reasons people go vegan, from wanting to be healthier, to reducing their environmental footprint, to concerns about animal welfare. No matter what the reason, many people find it difficult to meet the nutrient intake targets for specific vitamins and minerals while on a vegan diet. These include vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and…


Finding a Phoenix: California City, California

Really, for me, it was just a random spot on the map. Hiking a ridge line at Red Rock Canyon State Park in the deserts of Southern California, I was ready for a very late lunch. Once I reached the highest point on the path and got a little bit of cell reception, I searched…


How Wokeism and CRT Became Socialist Religion: Pastor

Wokeism has taken the form of religion that has adopted various beliefs mixed with Marxism and critical race theory (CRT), said pastor Lucas Miles. Critical race theory, an offshoot of a neo-Marxist branch of thought, was influenced by liberation theology and black liberation theology, he explained. Marx’s works were inspired by Georg Wilhelm Hegel, a…


Shen Yun Shares the Beauty of Chinese Culture With Houston

HOUSTON—China’s history has been a 5,000-year tale of dynasties coming and going until the Chinese Communist Party took power and eradicated a lot of the culture and history that made up the country’s identity. Shen Yun Performing Arts has made it its mission to revive that precious history and present it to the world. Dale…


The Science of Evil: A Personal Review of ‘Political Ponerology’

Commentary A new edition of “Political Ponerology,” by Andrew M. Łobaczewski, edited by Harrison Koehli, is now available on Amazon.[1] This strange and provocative book argues that totalitarianism is the result of the extension of psychopathology from a group of psychopaths to the entire body politic, including its political and economic systems. “Political Ponerology” is essential…