Cathy Milne-Ware

CBD Offers Safe Non-Addictive Pain Management

Promoting cannabidiol (CBD) as a natural, non-addictive substitute to manage pain could save thousands of lives yearly. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), at least 70% of preventable opioid deaths affect people ages 25 to 54. However,…

Brandon Johnson Is the Mayor Chicago Needs

The candidates for Chicago’s mayoral election, Brandon Johnson (46) and Paul Vallas (69), are anxious for their messages to resonate with voters on April 4th. Both declare to be Democrats. Therein is a dilemma for voters since Vallas’ platform mimics…

Drastic Measures Needed to Combat Carbon Footprint Emissions

Instances of weather extremes increased over the past few decades. Until recently, the noticeable changes seemed gradual, but the impact was huge. Experts blame climate change for deadly heat, flooding, snow levels, and raging wildfires. According to…

Vitamin D May Lower Chance of Getting Dementia

When a person's skin reacts to the sun's ultraviolet UV-B rays, it creates vitamin D or the sunshine vitamin. However, most people must add a supplement to get enough of the vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones, fights…

It Is Okay to Feel Insulted

On March 8, the Biden Administration honored Alba Reuda with the International Women’s Day Courage award. This trans woman was recognized for her courage and activism in the LGBTQ community. Praise for the Bidens’ forward-thinking consumed headlines…

Anti-Government Extremism

During his inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan declared: Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem. The former president’s declaration, made 42 years ago, was nothing new, and today’s Republican party’s mantra…

Aging in Place Requires Planning Ahead

Aging in place allows older adults to stay in their own homes or apartments until they die. While wanting to opt out of moving to a “retirement center” is common, they might be unable to stay home if they do not plan ahead. Obtaining long long-term…

Far-Right Extremism Movements in US

The further back in American history one travels, the harder it is to maintain a sense of political “left” and “right” that is consistent with modern party affiliations or other delineations. Historian Dr. Mark Pitcavage wrote the quote above in an…

Dangerous Discourse: Rise in Extremist Civil War Rhetoric

Until a few years ago, people rarely worried about extremist groups. After all, these organizations thrived on anonymity. For the most part, madmen kept to themselves. Crazies like Timothy McVeigh and Randy Weaver were uncommon. Or so the average…

GOP Presidential Candidate Steve Laffey Vows ‘We Will Fix It’

Steve Laffey believes he has what it takes to be the U.S. Commander-in-Chief. As president, he would focus on the nation’s most significant problems: the national debt, unfunded social programs, education, energy dependence, and China’s growing…

Does ‘He Gets Us’ Ad Campaign Rebrand Jesus

The “He Gets Us” campaign airs commercials and uses billboards to make Jesus and Christianity more relatable. These ads “reintroduce people to the Jesus of the Bible and His confounding love and forgiveness.” Their message is positive: He understands…

FDA Wants At-Home COVID Tests to Count

Despite fewer pandemic-related hospitalizations and deaths, COVID-19 is still active and mutating. And proactive care is required if someone suspects they are infected. Using an at-home COVID test allows people to self-test. However, the Federal Drug…

Black History Month and the Immeasurable Impact of Black-Owned Businesses in America

Every February since Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched "Negro History Week" in 1926, there has been a concerted effort to discuss Black American achievements openly. Black History Month also honors the significant role of African-Americans in United…

Church of England Moves Toward LGBTQ Inclusivity

The Church of England recently moved one step closer to LGBTQ inclusivity. On Thursday, the governing body voted to allow the offering of blessings to same-sex couples after two days of intense debate. This modification comes one day after announcing…

Boost Memory and Health With Cinnamon

Cinnamon was once more valuable than gold. Historians and healers have prized this widely known culinary herb’s medicinal properties for thousands of years. In medieval Europe, it was considered an appetite stimulant, aphrodisiac, and treatment for…

Fear Foments Whitewashing Black American History

Humans are predisposed to focus on themselves. This psychological filter — natural bent — directs how people see the world around them. Whitewashing Black History is a prime example. Irrational fear that foments the movement to rewrite or completely…

Supreme Court Reform Is a Fantasy

Over half of Americans remain angry over the Supreme Court’s inability to stay neutral politically. As a result, calls for SCOTUS reform, including creating term limits and establishing a formal code of ethics, are abundant. However, reforming the…

Equality Amendment Is Long Overdue

The 28th Amendment guarantees equality for every American. In 1972, President Jimmy Carter signed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) legislation. By January 2020, the amendment was ratified, but the Trump administration blocked the change.…

Hidden Benefits of Giving to Others

The act of giving has hidden benefits for both the donor and receiver, even if the two never meet. For example, Maya Angelou said one of philanthropy's benefits is that it lifts a person's soul, and Mahatma Gandhi taught that giving of oneself is the…

GOP Election Denier Conspires to Shoot Democrats

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) arrested Former State House of Representatives GOP candidate Solomon Peña. Officials took swift action after a string of shootings at the homes of New Mexico state and local Democratic leaders. Subsequently,…