Devin Hughes Journalist Profile

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The Weaponization of Crime Data Disinformation is Exploding

Oct 21, 2024 | armedwithreason.substack.com | Devin Hughes

By; Devin HughesIs violent crime skyrocketing or plummeting? This question has become a fixture of the 2024 presidential race, with dueling claims from both campaigns. On October 16th, the headline at Real Clear Investigations, an online media site, touted what it called a bombshell report to support the narrative that crime is skyrocketing. However, the report was written by discredited former academic John Lott.
Embracing the Bittersweet Journey of Aging Parents: A Love Story

Jul 2, 2024 | devinchughes.medium.com | Devin Hughes

By Devin C. Hughes As we navigate through the rollercoaster of life, there comes a moment when the roles we once played reverse, and we find ourselves becoming the caregivers for the ones who once cared for us. This inevitable phase of adulthood brings a mix of emotions - from love and gratitude to frustration and exhaustion.
Why should the fun be limited to Superman? The Travels of a Father in an Empty Nest

Jun 14, 2024 | devinchughes.medium.com | Devin Hughes

By Devin C. Hughes After the kids move out, rediscovering who you are might be challenging, but it can also be incredibly energizing and even enjoyable. So, you've finally reached that stage in life where your kids have flown the coop. The silence in the house is deafening, but hey, at least the remote is finally all yours. As a father or...
Powerful Ways Celebrating Success Strengthens Organizational Culture

May 27, 2024 | devinchughes.medium.com | Devin Hughes

By Devin C. Hughes A growing body of research suggests that the concept of "small wins" in the workplace is one of the critical ingredients for successful employee motivation and one of the most effective ways to begin changing your workplace culture. Small wins can have disproportionate power and influence beyond the achievement they represent.
Overcoming Workplace Gossip: Practical Solutions for Employees

Mar 27, 2024 | devinchughes.medium.com | Devin Hughes

I overheard my teenage daughter gossiping with her friend in the kitchen the other day. It was pretty benign stuff — something about all the people who are and aren’t going to the party and their speculations on the reasons for both. As humans, we’re hardwired to gossip. I’m not talking about the cruel, underhanded gossip that ends relationships and gets people fired. I’m talking about the gossip that was the only form of “nightly news” our ancestors had. Crops failing. A new baby in the next village.
Debunking the ‘Guns Make Us Safer’ Myth

Feb 12, 2024 | americanprogress.org | Allison Jordan |Chandler Hall |Devin Hughes

Issues [1] On April 13, 2023, 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was sent to pick up his younger twin brothers from a friend’s home when an address mix-up nearly cost him his life. After confusing Northeast 115th Street for Northeast 115th Terrace, located one block away, Ralph mistakenly rang the doorbell of an armed 84-year-old man. The homeowner instantly opened fire on the teen through a glass door, shooting him once in the forehead and again in the arm. Ralph was forced to flee for his life as an...
Gratitude in Action: Easy Practices for Uncertainty

Dec 13, 2023 | devinchughes.medium.com | Devin Hughes

Have you noticed that some people can maintain a relatively positive attitude regardless of what’s happening around them right now? They can appreciate the good times but also seem to be able to focus on the positive in the face of so much uncertainty and a string of adverse events, which seem almost daily. Fortunately, a positive attitude can be cultivated with a bit of practice.
Inclusive Leadership: A Catalyst for Success in an Uncertain World

Dec 12, 2023 | devinchughes.medium.com | Devin Hughes

People thrive on positive reinforcement — nothing feels better than receiving a compliment for a job well done. What about those little day-to-day tasks that keep things flowing smoothly, though? Those are often forgotten in the shuffle, but the reality is these deserve acknowledgment just as much as the significant accomplishments. Well, what does this have to do with anything? Tell people you appreciate them and mean it.
Why Walking Meetings Matter

Nov 20, 2023 | devinchughes.medium.com | Devin Hughes

The average American now sits approximately 9.3 hours a day. And sitting has been deemed the new smoking. We all know that exercise is fantastic for brain function and managing stress. You may not have learned that when your body is physically active, it begins to produce more Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF), which acts as a fertilizer for brain cell development.
More proof that more guns will not save us

Nov 6, 2023 | thehill.com | Devin Hughes

Skip to content Last month in Lewiston, Maine — a state known for its gun culture, where 45 percent of households own at least one gun — a shooter entered multiple locations and killed 18 people and injured dozens of others.