Author: Josef Westberg

Empty Pockets and Empty Calories

America is in the midst of an escalating obesity crisis, and this is especially true amongst low-income communities. According to a 2015 study, obesity is responsible for millions of deaths each year due to its association with a plethora of health complications including cardiovascular disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, and osteoarthritis. The USDA reports […]

The Prometheus Effect: Unleashing Nuclear

Human innovation often smolders gradually in the embers of advancement. Sometimes, though, we ignite in a sudden blaze of progress and development.  It is said that Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gifted it to humankind. In doing so, he sparked the conception of civilization as we know it. Fire brought people, but it […]

The Era of Antics: Political Theatrics

In the ever-changing political landscape, it seems something new has emerged: the Era of Antics. There was a time in American history when our representatives were meant to be the best of us. Founding Father James Madison expressed his belief in Federalist No. 10 that U.S. representatives’ “wisdom may best discern the true interest of […]