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Judge blocks Trump administration’s move to end protection status for Haitians
Haitians on Temporary Protective Status (TPS) might be scrambling for their rights in the US. If they have any. The amount of people who had traveled to America after the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 might breathe a sigh of relief as Judge Ana Yeyes has moved to keep people in the country.
By Skyler Saunders3 days ago in Critique
Lil Wayne Complains About Yet Another Grammys Snub
Hang it up, sir. You're a legend in this game, but you played like Jordan on the Wizards with this last album. I actually like most of the songs including “Cotton Candy.” But it’s time to retire, homie. You’ve achieved great critical and commercial feats during your tenure in this rap sludge.
By Skyler Saunders3 days ago in Critique
AI as a Reflective Surface
Much of the confusion surrounding artificial intelligence comes from treating it as an agent rather than a surface. When people speak about AI “doing the thinking,” “creating the ideas,” or “speaking for someone,” they are often projecting agency onto a system that does not possess intention, belief, or understanding. This projection obscures what is actually happening in many real-world uses. In those cases, AI is not acting as a source of meaning, but as a surface that reflects, redirects, and reshapes what is already present.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 days ago in Critique
Beyond Bars: Rethinking Prisons, Punishment, and What Justice Is Really For.
Do we need prisons? It is a deceptively simple question—one that exposes deep assumptions about justice, responsibility, fear, and hope. My answer is yes, but only provisionally. Prisons should exist, but only as a last resort, tightly limited in scope, radically reformed, and oriented toward a clear moral purpose: restoration and public protection, not suffering for its own sake.
By Rachid Zidine4 days ago in Critique
Catherine O’Hara Could Do Anything
Catherine O’Hara had a glow about her. Her crackling wit and those Irish features (fire red hair and bold blue eyes) all added up to a comedic force. She held onto her placement as a performer hailing from Canada. But she made her mark in America. Yet another immigrant who did well in the States, imagine it.
By Skyler Saunders4 days ago in Critique
I'm leaving Vocal Media
I'm leaving Vocal Media. To anyone here who is subscribed to me or liked my stories, I'm sorry. I'll be joining StoryForge instead, reading my stories on YouTube, and building my brand, away from Vocal Media. If you liked me enough to find me elsewhere, you're probably a bot because I am not nearly that good of an author... yet. Thank you to everyone who gave me encouragement, especially when things were hard. Your feedback and praise lives in my head, it keeps me going when I want to give up.
By Monique Hardt5 days ago in Critique
Everyday Clarity Made Simple: Problem-Solving Techniques for Everyday Challenges That Build Confidence
Life doesn’t wait until we’re ready. Plans change suddenly, work pressure builds up, and tension at home can drain energy fast. These everyday problems are unavoidable, but how we respond to them makes a huge difference.
By Micah Love-Allotey7 days ago in Critique
The Layer Cake.
The Layer Cake" Movie Review. One of the great crime dramas is "The Layer Cake". I have watched this movie many times. It deals with drug dealers, schemes and shakedowns. Daniel Craig is a drug dealer with a plan to get in and get out of the business.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).7 days ago in Critique
The Blue Sword
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley Nothing says a childhood classic like white savior Mary Sue! I snagged this one after listening to an episode of Brandon Sanderson’s podcast where he said this inspired one of the stained glass windows decorating his house (because of course he has presumably awesome stained glass windows).
By Matthew J. Fromm7 days ago in Critique
Working Title. Content Warning.
For the life of me, I couldn’t remember how many of us hooked up with each other at that hot tub party at Amber’s last month, and that was probably where I picked up whatever bug this was. It was inconvenient and uncomfortable as hell, but you pay your money and you take your choice. Win some, lose some. Peaks and valleys, man. I wondered if I had time to duck out to my car and hit my pen before they called me back. Probably not. Good thing I popped that gummy before I left my pad.
By Harper Lewis7 days ago in Critique
