Cars, planes, and boats have one thing in common — they all fall short as efficient transportation systems capable of moving millions across the country and between major metropolitan areas. The solution? Trains. High-speed rail transportation can transform the way Americans travel well into the future, all while providing a cheaper and more environmentally friendly […]
In the childhood game of “Duck, Duck, Goose,” a circle of players sits on the ground as one person, known as the “it,” moves around the circle, tapping each person’s head and calling out either “duck” or “goose.” When “goose” is called, the chosen person must chase the “it” before he/she can sit in the […]
In the aftermath of the recent execution of Kenneth Smith in Alabama, the first execution conducted by nitrogen gas, a renewed debate on capital punishment has started to form, one with a new focus on the methods of execution. Nitrogen gas as an execution method was first proposed in 2014 by Oklahoma State Representative Mike […]
In a recent article by The Wall Street Journal, St. Louis was described as having a “real estate nightmare” complete with lost jobs, theft, and abandoned buildings. The article gave the example of The Railway Exchange Center, a once-thriving commercial building and department store that has since been abandoned and remains in a hazardous condition. […]