My previous article was about racism, and how instead of doing superficial, superfluous things in an ill-fated attempt to resolve the issue, we should dig deeper and eliminate some of the root causes for the racial disparities in the U.S. today. One of my esteemed readers, Harold, commented as to the need of also teaching… Continue reading Overhauling Education
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Tackling Racism… Effectively!
This one feels different. It used to be that every time there was an unjustified killing of a black man by white police officers, there would be the usual protests that would last for a few days… then eventually died down. Politicians and law enforcement officials would wring their hands and say all the right… Continue reading Tackling Racism… Effectively!
My Take on Transgender Rights
The Trump administration has come under fire for rolling back transgender health care protections originated during the Obama presidency. The criticism is warranted, in my opinion, as health care protection should be a right for all human beings. Transgender people should be afforded the same basic civil rights as all others, including health care protection,… Continue reading My Take on Transgender Rights
Not Even a Pandemic Stops the Littering
I have written several articles in Spanish about the littering problem in Puerto Rico. This one will be in English. Either way, it seems an exercise in hoping against hope that #1, people will develop a conscience and common sense regarding the trashing of our natural beauty, and #2, the government will decide to crack… Continue reading Not Even a Pandemic Stops the Littering
Racism – “The Other Virus”
To many, this is a taboo topic and one that polarizes people like many other controversial topics. I have resisted addressing it during the year and a half I have been writing on my blog, but feel I cannot ignore the elephant in the room any longer. On May 25th, an African-American man named George… Continue reading Racism – “The Other Virus”
¿Estamos Preparados? (versión 2020)
Para agosto del año pasado, escribí un artículo en mi “blog” titulado “¿Estamos Preparados?”. El mismo trata sobre el acercamiento de la temporada de huracanes en aquel entonces, y también hace una analogía con nuestra situación política a raíz de los acontecimientos del verano pasado. Por suerte, Puerto Rico no sufrió el paso de ningún… Continue reading ¿Estamos Preparados? (versión 2020)
¿¿Otro Plebiscito??
Con el plebiscito sobre estatus que se está proponiendo para este año, ya serían seis desde el 1967, y el tercero desde el 2012. Debo entender que gran parte de la motivación detrás de este nuevo intento no es solo la frustración que hemos sentido tras los desastres naturales (y otros auto-infligidos) que hemos sufrido… Continue reading ¿¿Otro Plebiscito??
Daughters – “A Father’s Perspective”
Having been blessed with three beautiful daughters, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on this topic. Actually I say that tongue-in-cheek because I don’t believe any of us are ever experts on a topic as complex as parenting. That being said, I believe my wife and I have every reason to be proud for… Continue reading Daughters – “A Father’s Perspective”
La Precaución es Individual
Mientras vayamos saliendo de la pandemia, y creo que no hemos llegado a ese punto todavía… más allá de toda guía y dirección que el gobierno quiera proveer… el grado de precaución siempre va a ser individual. Inclusive, mi familia y yo lo estamos viviendo en estos momentos. Cuando mi esposa y yo recibimos… Continue reading La Precaución es Individual
¿Cómo Decides Cómo Votar?
En el pasado le he preguntado a personas particulares el por qué son de un partido o del otro. He aquí algunas de las respuestas recibidas: ¿Por qué eres Popular? “Porque no quiero ser Estado. Después nos obligan a hablar inglés.” “Porque mi familia siempre ha sido Popular. Mis papás son Populares. Mis abuelos eran… Continue reading ¿Cómo Decides Cómo Votar?