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Unsolved 2009 Murder Mystery in Scioto County, Ohio: Nichole Alloway
How long is too long to wait for justice? It has been almost 12 years since Nichole Alloway was killed on a farm in Scioto County, Ohio, and still, no one has been charged with her murder. The Scioto County Sheriff's Department doesn't seem to care about this young woman, show them that you care.
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La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site: Hidden Gem of Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is rich with history and art, but many visitors don't know is that La Cieneguilla - a site that gives visitors unfettered access to thousands of vibrant Native American petroglyphs - sits on the outskirts of the city, minutes away from major attractions.
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Petroglyphs and Cliff Dwellings: Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument sits on the edge of the Los Alamos National Labs, about an hour west of Santa Fe, NM. It's not as well known as Mesa Verde or Chaco Canyon, but fewer people and up-close, unsupervised access to the cliff dwellings and petroglyphs make BNM well worth your time.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: Ida B. Wells and Her Civil War Theory
Unfortunately, sexual assault is a common occurrence during wartime, and the American Civil War was no different. Ida B. Wells-Barnett let her prejudices guide her rhetoric, and she declared that such assualts did not occur at all.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: Ida B. Wells Tells Us a Story ... A Fake Story
Ida B. Wells often put rhetoric before facts, and America - and specifically American women - are paying for it to this day. It is one thing to exaggerate statistics to bolster your cause, but a cause built solely on a foundation of lies is never righteous, and only creates more victims.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: Ida B. Wells' Theory and Lizzie Yeates
Ida B. Wells theorized that when white women reported crimes against them, black men got lynched. This theory was long on rhetoric and short on facts. The attack on Lizzie Yeates was neither a pattern nor an anomaly. George Smith's attack on a child, like similar attacks, were ignored by Wells.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: Ida B. Wells and That Theory of Hers (Part One)
For too long, we have embraced and propagated the myth that lynchings were caused by white women falsely accusing black men of raping them. We swallowed the lie that white women accused black men of assaulting them after consensual encounters. It is time, now, to put this lie to an end and unite.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: Ida B. Wells, Fake Hate Crimes and the Jacks Letter (and Some Vindication for Frances Willard)
In 1895, the historic yet elusive Jacks Letter was sent to Florence Balgarnie, an anti-lynching activist and radical suffragette. The effect of Jacks' vile insults hurled upon black women was equal to the "shot heard around the world," and mustered the black women's societies in America to unite.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: Ida B. Wells and the Drama in England
In 1893, Ida B. Wells made her first trip to England, to speak on the horrors of lynching in the United States. She was invited by her friend, Catherine Impey. Her visit, however, was cut short by drama between Impey and another staunch antiracist, Isabella Fyvie Mayo.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: Ida B. Wells and The People's Grocery
The lynching of Thomas Moss, part owner of the People's Grocery of Memphis, Tennessee, is a dark chapter in the history of the city. The murders of three black men were never avenged; the white men who committed this terrible crime were never so much as identified, let alone prosecuted by the law.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: Ida B. Wells, Teacher and Writer
Before becoming an activist, Ida B. Wells was a teacher and journalist. She began teaching at the age of 16, when her parents died and she was forced to support her siblings. She wrote her radical ideas under the pen name "Iola," so she would not jeopardize her teaching position.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: Ida B. Wells Against the Railroad
Seventy two years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery bus, Ida B. Wells refused to give up her seat on a "white" train car. Not only did she bravely stand her ground on the train, but she took an even braver stand against racism by suing the company.
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The Truth Will Unite Us: The Early Life of Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an influential writer and tireless advocate for African American civil rights after the Civil War. Unfortunately, she built a foundation upon which unity could never be achieved between blacks and whites. It is time now to put old myths to rest and UNITE.
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Friedrich Engels: Because "Liberated" Women Are Easier
Engels' personal life and relationships must be considered when examining his political theory on women. Because ... in his personal life, he didn't practice what he preached.
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Day of the Dead : Indigenous or White Tradition?
Woke whites shame people appropriating indigenous culture, but that tradition originated in Europe. Very ittle remains of ancient Aztec, Mayan or Toltec traditions of Dia de Muertos.
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Where #MeToo Falls Short
Getting your male coworkers to stop drooling over the receptionist is a good starting point, but it falls short of what needs to be done to truly put an end to sexual harassment, abuse, and assault.
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Two Policemen Are Dead Because the US Military Does Not Help Veterans
Everett Glenn Miller was a decorated Marine veteran who was deployed a whopping seven times. He also killed two police officers. When will we give our vulnerable veterans the help they really need?
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History of the San Juan Bautista Cemetery of Florence, Colorado
This cemetery near the Supermax Prison in Florence has a long history of serving the local Catholic and Penitente communities. Its many handmade stones reflect the tragic lives of those buried there.
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Why I Support Sanctuary City Status for Colorado Springs
My ancestors, Separatists in the early 1600s, were the New World's first refugees. There are strong parallels between their struggle and the struggle of modern immigrants.
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The Church Rock Uranium Mill Spill (and Other Corporate Cover-ups)
Curious about corporate cover-ups? Learn about the Church Rock uranium mill spill of 1979, its cover-up, and its lasting effects on the environment and people.
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What to Expect When You're Arrested for Protesting in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Most protestors never see the inside of a jail cell. However, if your plan is radical civil disobedience, you'll spend less time in jail in the El Paso County CJC by being prepared for your arrest.
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Activists: Evolve to Stay Relevant to America
Americans want to let off anti-Trump steam; professional activists are phasing themselves out of the new anti-authority movements because of their resistance to new tactics and inability to listen.
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The Lucas Werner Dilemma: Fake News and Government Impotence
It seemed innocent enough: The older man/younger woman "forbidden love" story, but now the media refuses to correct its narrative to show Lucas is just a vile predator victimizing a teenage girl.
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Dear Johnny Depp: Stop Acting Like a Toddler ... and Get Off the Drugs
Maybe people were on your side when news of the incident with Amber Heard first broke, but now you just look like a pathetic, bitter, old man who only wants revenge. Like a broke Sweeney Todd.
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Elf on a Shelf: Express Route to Childhood Trauma
The Elf on a Shelf: Sadism disguised as Christmas fun. At what point do you hate your kids so much that you think it's okay to psychologically torture them for an entire month?
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John Podesta, #pizzagate, and Why You Should Care About Hillary Clinton's Pre-Election E-Mail Scandal
Hillary supporters clearly don't "get" the latest e-mail scandal; otherwise, they would understand the seriousness of finding more Clinton e-mails on the laptop Huma Abedin shared with her husband.
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Mediation in Colorado: Unregulated Industries Further Corrupt an Already Broken Legal System
In Colorado, mediation is an unregulated industry; no certification, training or licensing is required. That sets up victims of domestic violence to be further victimized by their abusers.
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How Did Bill Cosby's Son Really Die?
The middle of nowhere is an unlikely location for a carjacking; in light of recent allegations against Bill Cosby, maybe it's time to revisit the brutal murder of Cosby's only son, Ennis.
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Guillain Barre Syndrome: The Disease Pro-Vaccine Folks Won't Tell You About (Part Three)
All of the disagreements over whether vaccines cause autism are distracting from a very real and devastating side effect of vaccinations: Guillain Barre Syndrome. You should be afraid. Part Three.
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No Murderer Walked out of the Gas Chamber Alive ... But You Can at the Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum
This dilapidated former prison and movie set is just the right amount of "creepy" for all ages!
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Murder Mystery in Ohio: The Gruesome Death of Nichole Alloway
What would you do if your mother or daughter, your sister or friend was murdered and the police refused to arrest her killers? For one North Carolina family, that tragedy became reality in 2009.
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... Or Maybe You Were Just a Terrible Father
It took decades to dispel the myth of the perfect TV father, but many men would prefer we return to the lie rather than address the continued shortcomings of their gender as parents.
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Yeah ... Hillary Clinton Might Have Dressed in Blackface
The speed with which the photo of Bill and Hillary Clinton (dressed as a farmer and blackface) was discredited implies hush money was applied to make a case of real - not mistaken - identity go away.
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Which Father Is Worse: Brock Turner's or Jeffrey Dahmer's?
Brock Turner proved that any man would rape a woman, given the opportunity. The only worse thing was the letter from his father. Would Jeffrey Dahmer's father have written that letter? Let's compare the dads of these infamous criminals.
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What to Expect: Visitation at the El Paso County (Colorado) Criminal Justice Center (CJC)
Your first trip to the El Paso County CJC can be not only unpleasant but also pretty intimidating. Here are a few guidelines to follow and information on what to expect when you get there.
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Anaconda, New Mexico: Small Town Destroyed by Uranium ... and Then the EPA
Imagine growing up in a town so poisonous—so radioactive—that the Environmental Protection Agency had to destroy it. That is exactly what the EPA did to my friend's childhood home in New Mexico.
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Men Are Not Abused by Women, They're Abused by the System
Men's Rights groups want you to believe that women are abusing their significant others in ever-increasing frequency. But being afraid of going to jail for self-defense is not the same as abuse.
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Which Alternative Religion Is Right for You?
Wicca or Asatru, La Santisima Muerte or Voodoo? There are many spiritual paths you can follow, and all of them are very different from one another. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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The Earthships of Taos, New Mexico: Space-Age Design in Environmentally Conscious Structures
These houses may look like science fiction, but they are some of the most practical and Earth-friendly structures around. Plus, each Earthship has the potential to be entirely self-sufficient.
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What Does Colorado Springs School District 11 Have Against Parking? Lots.
Palmer HS and Colorado Springs choose not to deal with the ridiculous parking and pick-up situation around the campus, instead waiting for a child to be injured or killed before enacting change.
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Why I Kept My Baby, Even Though It Wasn't The "Smart" Thing To Do
If you're strong enough to have a career, you're strong enough to use proactive birth control methods. You should also be strong enough to tell a man to use a condom, even in the heat of the moment.
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Nicodemus, Kansas: A Not Exactly New Life for Black Settlers after the Civil War
Visiting Nicodemus National Historic Site gives you a better understanding of the challenges faced by those black settlers fleeing the hardships of life after the American Civil War.
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Helping a Friend Leave an Abusive Relationship: Don't Count on Being a Hero
Leaving an abuser may make a victim's life better in some ways, but for many, life will simply be different, not necessarily better. Be prepared to watch them struggle after they leave.
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Open Letter to Jeff Laxamana: Now That She's Dead, I Guess She Won't Be Doing THAT Again
I don't think your daughter, Izabel, committed suicide because of the video you recorded. I think your cutting off her beautiful hair contributed to her committing suicide.
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Catfished: The Woman Who Conned My Elderly Uncle Out of $150,000
Old people should be immune to romance scammers. Sadly, love is unwise and our seniors are vulnerable.
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Dugway Proving Ground: Anthrax, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Addiction
My husband had a drug addiction the entire time he worked in your lab. Ask me if I'm surprised that the Dugway Proving Ground "accidentally" sent out all those shipments of anthrax. No, no. Ask me.
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Drug Addiction: The Mistress That Will Torment Your Relationship Forever
Once you've lived through a spouse's or significant other's drug abuse or alcoholism, infidelity seems like child's play. And they will do anything to make sure they don't ever lose her.
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Victims of Domestic Violence: We're Not Who They Say We Are
We're taught to think of victims of domestic violence as uneducated, weak and unable to thrive on their own. This lulls smart, educated women into thinking they're immune to abusive relationships.
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Edith Riley: How the Girl Rescued from a Closet Inspired a Wild Child to Become a Foster Parent
My grandmother was so touched by this little girl's suffering, she became a foster parent.
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Religion Has Nothing to Do With It: Darwin and the Questionable Science of Evolution
For too long we have subscribed to Darwin's deeply flawed Theory of Evolution, so much so that it has become akin to religious dogma. To discover our origins, we need to start over from scratch.
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Four Don't-Miss Utah Attractions, With a Pinch of Salt
Remember Will Smith dragging the dead alien across a barren wasteland in Independence Day? Well, the Utah Salt Flats are just as cool in person, even without the dead alien.
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Criminal Stalking at the Piggly Wiggly: It's Not Your Job to Police Other Shoppers
The average taxpayer contributes $36 per year into the food stamp program. That doesn't buy you the right to harass other shoppers because their appearance makes you think they receive SNAP benefits.
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Examining Dave Ramsey's Advice to Eat Rice and Beans for a Year
Dave Ramsey's simple plan to save money and pay down debt contributes to the tension between the "haves" and food assistance recipients.