Late Tuesday afternoon, President Joe Biden revealed his nominations to the Federal Communications Commission. As one would expect, his two […]
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The Digital Economy Minister Crusading to Legalize Vaping in Thailand
In our work promoting smart policies on harm reduction around the world, the Consumer Choice Center is often engaged in battles to […]
A Tribute to My Grandfather
There is so much to say about my grandfather. We shared a love of history, a skepticism of centralized authority, […]
Oui, j’élève ma fille en français
Oui, j’élève ma fille en français. Elle n’a pas pu visiter ma province natale, mais c’est quelque chose que je […]
The storming of the US Capitol fueled by demagoguery and a threat to republican democracy
On Wednesday, we saw the worst passions of the American Republic storm through the doors of the U.S. Capitol in […]
Thanksgiving Grinch
Before the law came callin’, we need a callback. On Wednesday, I arranged to meet my contact who happens to […]
Now They’re Coming After Your Delivery Apps
Throughout the course of the pandemic, the world of commerce has shifted primarily online. That’s made online retail, digital services, […]
In Kamala Harris, do consumers have an ally or a foe?
This week, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden revealed Sen. Kamala Harris of California as his running mate for the November […]
The Language of Love and Fatherhood
My latest moments of pride rest exclusively on seeing our daughter grow and develop into her own person. She doesn’t […]
My Strange, Crazy, and Smart Expat Healthcare Plan
Here is my current healthcare set-up for those who are interested. Note: Ideally, this is for anyone who is an American […]
Should the U.S. have a Parliamentary System?
There have been some important debates and actions in various parliamentary democracies lately. Canada held its 43rd general election on […]
Departing Vienna’s Seventh District
I’ve had a fair share of apartments. Whether in Montréal, Philadelphia, St. Petersburg, Prague, or Vienna, I was always quite […]
The duality of Micro.blog’s publishing is actually amazing
I noticed this today. I have one separate RSS feed and website for my official blog posts that are on […]
Democratic Presidential Debate: How did consumer choice fare?
With the 2020 presidential race running on full steam, 12 Democratic candidates for president participated in yet another televised debate […]
The Media and Government Are Misleading Consumers on Vaping
The media and government are misleading consumers on vaping. The real issues of concern are bootleg, illicit products that are […]
What should consumers know about cannabis edibles?
In the second season of the Netflix series Rotten, there is an entire episode exploring the world of cannabis edibles. […]
There’s something interesting about Tulsi Gabbard
She’s a refreshing political personality with her own ideas, a strong philosophical background, and the chops to back it up. […]
Content is King, And Why I’m Switching to Micro.blog
I began writing online as a hobby about 15 years ago. Throughout high school, I was a proud Xanga-addict. We […]
National Rent Control: The latest bad idea that’ll harm more than help
I was invited on Joe Catenacci’s radio show to discuss the plans for national rent control to cap the prices […]
States Are Suing Everyone
It is insane how active state attorneys general are today on trying to launch lawsuit against tech companies.