Gee: It’s not left vs right, it’s wrong vs right
Repeat offenders. Crimes. Guns. It's time to stop thinking “left vs right.” What's “right or wrong” is more important.8 years ago
Gee: Lessons from MLK, and why a good meal is bigger than politics
In today's rough political climate, we could stand to learn a lot from the way we approach a meal with friends. It's a message that can be seen in many places, including the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr.8 years ago
Gee: I’m not a cop hater, I just don’t support bad police officers
I get called a "cop hater" sometimes. The truth is quite the opposite. But that doesn't mean we should not call out bad police officers when we see them.8 years ago
Gee: Use education for ignorance, confrontation for hate
Who do we blame for the racist sign and ignorance that came out of Issaquah High School? And how should we all respond to such incidents?8 years ago
Gee: Trump and the politics of taking a rideshare
I ordered a rideshare this weekend. I wanted a ride, but I got some added political conversation. This is what I decided to do.8 years ago
Gee: Our very personal relationship with ‘extremism’
The word "extremism" pops up a lot in the news lately. It has me thinking about how this word is used and how we each personally relate to it.8 years ago
Gee: My school, Howe Military Academy, is being shut down
I went to a military school, Howe Military Academy. It's one reason I am the person I am today. But after this school year, it will be closing.8 years ago
Gee: What I learned from the Legion of Boom
I just had no idea the lessons I was learning while cleaning cars for the Legion of Boom. For now, I’ll just tell you what Earl Thomas, Richard Sherman, and Kam Chancellor taught me in that time.8 years ago
Gee: I was called the n-word last week, this is what I learned
I was called the n-word last week, while I was working on the air. It reminded me of a story from when I was a kid, and what my father told me.8 years ago
2020 presidential choices resemble the menu at a new restaurant
I can't help but wonder, if not unlike the last time, the presidential choices presented to me for 2020 will ultimately leave me hungry when it is all said and done.8 years ago
Why are billionaires, like Robert Kraft, above the law?
I'm not sure that Robert Kraft, at his age and with his income portfolio, has to worry about having a criminal record, going to a job interview, or renting an apartment. Is this fair?8 years ago
Gee: Jussie Smollett, you let us down
I am not trying to say I know what Jussie Smollett trying to accomplish with the stunt he pulled, but man, if there's a bigger word than "backfired," I can't find it.8 years ago
Gee: You don’t settle on social justice, Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick prompted a lot of debates, and discussion, about social justice issues when he took a knee. How do we feel about that now that he has taken a settlement with the NFL?8 years ago
Gee: Can music and sports bring together a divided America?
It was a brief moment between strangers. But somehow we connected over this one song. Otherwise, it would appear that we have nothing to connect us.8 years ago
Gee: A curious case of two apologies from Virginia officials
Two elected officials from Virginia and both admit to wearing blackface in their youth. Now both have apologized for their actions. Let's consider how each handled this situation.8 years ago
Gee: Why I do not like State of the Union addresses
Yet another State of the Union address. Were you surprised or intrigued by anything? Or did we just see the same old tiresome routine that feeds into whatever agenda we subscribe to?8 years ago
Gee: Virginia Governor Northam has all sides agreeing on racism
The story about Virginia Governor Ralph Northam got me thinking. I can’t remember the last time that all sides of politics agreed on racism.8 years ago
Gee: Perception, reality, and the face of addiction
A picture can be worth 1,000 words, but there's one word I would associate with a recent illustration in The Roosevelt News in Seattle -- hurt. Many others are using the word "racism."8 years ago
Gee: A dystopian story about America and Mexico
What if Mexico decided to deny entry to certain ethnicities because a series of events suggested that they were far more likely to commit crimes against Latin Americans?8 years ago
Gee: When guilt by association becomes all too real
When I see a person dodge trouble while everyone around them seems to be under scrutiny of the law, I can't help but have some questions about how innocent that guy really is.8 years ago
Gee: How should we really handle the political divisions among us?
Remember when we used to just fight over whether a dress was blue or white? We need to find better ways around our political divisions, especially online.8 years ago
Gee: Our heroes are human too, and it’s time we treated them that way
We all struggle with something, and that includes athletes, celebrities, and moguls. It's time we started putting ourselves in their shoes, and treating them with the dignity we treat ourselves.8 years ago
A simple way to build new dreams
Books seem to be pretty powerful weapons in themselves. They let us travel to exotic places, learn new and exciting words, and tell us stories that inspire us to act this way or that way if we are ever faced with a formidable challenge.8 years ago
