Those serving this country in the military put themselves in harm’s way. Their commitment and dedication to our nation are heroic. However, what most soldiers don’t expect is to be injured by a product that was supposed to protect them while serving. Such is the…
On May 24, an 18-year-old gunman stormed Robb Elementary School, killing two teachers and 19 students before law enforcement killed the shooter. The gunman purchased his first gun legally on his 18th birthday, only one week before the shooting. While a nation tries to make…
Every morning in this country, women could wake up concerned about an unwanted pregnancy. Women may decide to terminate a pregnancy due to the mother’s physical health, potential health issues for the unborn baby, a pregnancy caused by rape or another personal reason. It has…
A reckoning many people consider a long-time-coming is underway within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Results of an investigation released last month revealed that for over 20 years, sexual abuse victims attempting to report crimes to leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention were often ignored…
Thousands of athletes join colleges across the country every year, hoping to make it to the top of their sport. Athletes dedicate themselves to their sport, striving to reach the peak of their fitness to advance within their sport. Sadly, many college athletes have found…
Months after USA Gymnastics and over 300 young female athletes finalized a settlement agreement, 13 survivors of sex abuse by Larry Nassar have turned their attention to the FBI. Nassar worked as a doctor for Michigan State University and for the Olympic gymnastic hopefuls of…
At the end of March, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, which will limit any classroom instruction on gender and sexuality for those aged five to nine or in kindergarten to third grade. For older children, discussion around gender and…
Firefighters have among the most dangerous jobs on the planet; from running into burning homes to spending weeks in the field battling forest fires, they risk their lives to keep us safe when every second counts. It’s reasonable to expect that the gear they use…
Military service members already put their lives on the line every day, knowing they may be killed in service to their country. Serious injuries are common in the field, affecting one in ten veterans alive today. But according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, hearing…
For decades, a synthetic foam concentrate has been a crucial tool for firefighters fighting blazes caused by flammable liquids. But the chemicals in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) that make it so effective have been linked to severe illnesses like cancer, thyroid disease, and kidney and…