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America Doesn't Have Many Friends Around the World

1 week ago | levelman.com | William Spivey

Unless you count the dictatorshipsAt the Planet Fitness I'm a member of, there is a row of televisions that users of various machines can watch and plug into for volume while they get their workout. When you turn it on, the default is Fox News, which occupies two of the ten slots. CNN has two spots, ESPN has two, HGTV has one, along with ABC, and two local stations. I watch some Fox News segments from time to time to see what they are saying on the other side.
Is the End Near for Black Colleges?

1 week ago | levelman.com | Jermaine Hall

Last weekend, I attended a college reunion at my alma mater, Fisk University. It was also graduation, and the Class of '75 was celebrating their 50th Anniversary. I have two more years to go, God willing. The Class of 2025 was graduating, and I couldn't help but wonder if Fisk University or any other HBCUs would be around for their 50th? Colleges and Universities serving all people of color are coming under fire. This isn't new, but the intensity has grown.
Ron DeSantis Flailing and Failing in Attempt to Remain Relevant

2 weeks ago | levelman.com | William Spivey

The good news? It's an all-bad cycle for Florida's governorNot long ago, Ron DeSantis controlled the state of Florida, wielding King-like powers in what on paper was a democracy. He had a supermajority Republican state legislature anxious to do his bidding, and a State Supreme Court, most members appointed by DeSantis, apparently afraid to get in his way. DeSantis had set his sights on the presidency but soon found out he was no match for Trump when seeking the Republican nomination.
The Triumph of the 'R-word'

3 weeks ago | levelman.com | John DeVore

It is my understanding that neither cowards nor liars are allowed into Valhalla, the Viking afterlife. But maybe a few sneak in from time to time? So imagine superstar podcaster Joe Rogan elbowing his way into Valhöll, the Hall of the Slain, where the greatest Norse warriors spend eternity battling one another in the fields by day, followed by feasting, drinking, and boasting of their heroic deeds at night. These are stories that will be remembered forever.
The Next Pope Won't Be a DEI Hire

3 weeks ago | levelman.com | William Spivey

Look for the position to be filled by a EuropeanPope Francis, the 266th occupant of the throne of St. Peter, has died after an extended respiratory illness. He was 88 years old. It may seem too soon to talk about his likely successor, but in approximately three weeks, the College of Cardinals will meet at the Sistine Chapel to choose a new Pope in a conclave. The rules of the conclave, as of 22 January 2025, dictate that there are 138 electors of the 252 cardinals.
The Difference Between a Recession and a Depression

3 weeks ago | levelman.com | William Spivey

Nobody is talking about the "D-Word"The definition of a recession can be pretty technical. The short version is if there's a drop in gross domestic product(GDP) for two consecutive quarters. In the United States, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - a nonprofit, nonpartisan economic research organization - decides if we're in a recession by looking at signs of sustained economic decline across many parts of the economy.
A Painful Path to Defeating Donald Trump

3 weeks ago | levelman.com | William Spivey

The world has the power to strike backAmerica pictures itself as the greatest military power in the world, which is inarguably true. We believe we have the strongest economy, which, by most measures, is true as well. What we get wrong is the belief that other countries look to America for moral leadership and as an example to emulate. Nations put up with America because they have to. Those who once considered America their friend have found out differently.
Are We Overlooking Trump's Brilliance?

4 weeks ago | levelman.com | William Spivey

That question is completely rhetoricalI try not to be blinded by the assumption that Donald Trump's actions are automatically evil; therefore, the polar opposite of his every decision must be the correct path. Whether some of the people surrounding him are competent or he's correct twice daily like a broken clock, some things the president does will be good for America. The economy is one area where presidents often get too much credit for their impact.
The Myth of Jackie Robinson Being the White Man's Hero

1 month ago | levelman.com | Mark Neal

In far too many minds, Jackie Robinson - a legitimate national hero - is the direct antithesis of contemporary professional sports figures. Whether they are discussed on Sports radio broadcasts or hosting their own podcasts, contemporary athletes - in this era of athlete empowerment - are invariably described as selfish, money hungry, and inaccessible. While such descriptions are used to depict many professional athletes, when applied to Black athletes, it takes on added animus.
Why Is Pornography Free?

1 month ago | levelman.com | David Vincent

Considering how much time and energy we, as a population, squander watching pornographic entertainment online, it is suspicious that it is free of charge. And a prized commercial demographic, males aged 18 to 34, are leading the way by a comfortable margin. They are hitting the cyber-skins almost three times as often as their next closest competitor, males aged 34 to 55. So why aren't capitalists capitalizing on it?