The Mask-Wearing Civil War

In the beginning, we could blame the WHO, the CDC, or whomever for the confusion regarding the wearing of masks.  First it was not encouraged… then it was.  For some time though, the consensus from health authorities has been that the general public should follow several basic prevention practices. Among them: frequent hand-washing, social distancing,… Continue reading The Mask-Wearing Civil War

Football Game vs. COVID

(Halftime.  The team owner, coach, and players are in the locker room.) Coach: (to players) “Guys… we’re going to have to put in a better effort in the second half, if we want to have a chance to win this game.” Owner: “What are you talking about?  I think these guys are playing very, very… Continue reading Football Game vs. COVID

Patriotismo vs “Patriotismo”

En parte me alegro que ya la fiebre de hace unos años del “¡Yo Soy Boricua… Pa’ Que Tu Lo Sepas!” haya mermado hasta cierto punto.  Había poco que me enfureciera tanto como ver individuos cuyo comportamiento me daba vergüenza ajena, llenándose de “patriotismo” falso. Mientras estuvimos encerrados por la pandemia, las playas se mantuvieron… Continue reading Patriotismo vs “Patriotismo”

Esto No Se Ha Acabado

Ahora viene la fase peligrosa de la pandemia que estamos viviendo.  Se juntan varios factores: La gente está cansada del encerramiento que tuvimos y loca por “coger calle.” Un sentido de rebeldía contra la autoridad y de que se les esté “obligando” a usar mascarillas. Noticias contradictorias y falsas que pretenden minimizar el estado actual… Continue reading Esto No Se Ha Acabado

Rehaciendo el Currículo Escolar

Mi artículo anterior fue sobre el racismo, y cómo, en vez de hacer esfuerzos superficiales y fallidos intentando solucionar el problema, se debería buscar y trabajar con las causas raíces de las desigualdades raciales en Estados Unidos.  Mencioné la educación como una de las áreas a evaluar. Uno de mis estimados lectores, Harold, comentó que… Continue reading Rehaciendo el Currículo Escolar

Overhauling Education

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

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