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EDITORIAL Government Avoiding Responsibility Blaming People, Nature or God for Disasters Makes Next One Inevitable
Whether it’s the Texas flood or the Chicago heat wave, making dangerous decisions before and refusing to accept responsibility after...
Natalie Frank
Jul 187 min read


Masked Migrant Agents Aren't Superheroes, Spark National Outcry: Are We Trading Accountability for Anonymity?
As immigration arrests increase, the disguised faces of masked officers create public fear, outrage, ethical objections, questions about...
Natalie Frank
Jul 181 min read


EDITORIAL: Can Federal HIPAA Laws be Nullified With a Simple Agreement?
After Medicaid was required to provide access to ICE of the records of all 72 million people covered by the plan, people are worried...
Natalie Frank
Jul 173 min read


Chicago Mayor Blocks ‘Snap Curfew’ in First Veto in Nearly 20 Years
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s stand against controversial curfew proposal sparks fierce debate over youth safety, policing power, civil...
Natalie Frank
Jul 161 min read


How an Ancient Martial Art Is Giving Parkinson’s Patients New Strength and Stability
Capoeira, born out of resistance and rhythm, is now empowering people with Parkinson’s to move with confidence and reclaim control over...
Natalie Frank
Jul 162 min read


Unlocking the Silent Signals: How microRNA Could Predict Type 2 Diabetes Before Diagnosis
Breakthrough research from UCSF suggests a simple blood test could detect diabetes risk early—before symptoms strike, offering hope for...
Natalie Frank
Jul 152 min read


“Good Trouble” Ignites Again: Chicago Rises on John Lewis Anniversary to Defend Democracy
Thousands expected to gather in Chicago and beyond as civil rights icon’s legacy fuels a growing movement against Trump-era policies...
Natalie Frank
Jul 151 min read


When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words: The Hidden Role of Nonverbal and Dormant Alters in DID
Exploring how silent parts shape the healing journey and what their quiet presence really means Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July 13, 2025...
Natalie Frank
Jul 131 min read


‘Inhumane’? Noem Defends ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Amid Heated NBC Showdown
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem battles NBC’s Kristen Welker in a tense on-air exchange over report that migrants faced brutal...
Natalie Frank
Jul 131 min read


Scooters, Safety, and Summer Streets: What Every Chicago Rider Needs to Know Before Hopping On
From traffic laws to parking pitfalls, here’s your ultimate insider guide to navigating shared scooters in the Windy City Natalie C. Frank...
Natalie Frank
Jul 124 min read


Is NPR Really Politically Biased? Public Editor Brands Criticism a Reflection of Geographic Blind Spots
Kelly McBride defends NPR’s coverage, saying critics confuse East/West Coast focus with political slant—and that cherry-picking doesn't...
Natalie Frank
Jul 123 min read


El Chapo’s Son Admits Guilt in Chicago Court: A Stunning Turn in Global Drug War
Ovidio Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking, firearms charges, in cooperation deal that could reshape U.S.-Mexico cartel...
Natalie Frank
Jul 111 min read


The Unspoken Rules of Southern Gas Station Culture: Where Gossip Flows Like Sweet Tea and Boiled Peanuts Are Sacred
Inside the small-town South’s favorite gathering place, where pit stops turn into porch sittin’, strangers aren’t really strangers, and...
Natalie Frank
Jul 111 min read


Why Every Southern Town Has a Haunted Bridge, a Broken Bell, and a Lost Bride
How Southern ghost stories shape memory, identity, and the hidden grief behind every whispered tale Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July 9, 2025...
Natalie Frank
Jul 91 min read


China Erases Trump’s Explosive ‘Bomb Beijing’ Warning Amid Taiwan Audio Leak
Leaked audio of Trump’s chilling threat to bomb Beijing vanishes from Chinese state media, sparking questions about censorship,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 93 min read


Ed Burke’s Early Exit: Once-Powerful Chicago Politician Leaves Prison After Just 9 Months
Convicted alderman begins home confinement after historic corruption trial, marking a quiet chapter in a loud legacy Natalie C. Frank,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 81 min read


Southern Silence: Why Mental Health Conversations Are Still Taboo Below the Mason-Dixon Line
The generational stigma, cultural expectations, and quiet suffering behind the South’s mental health crisis Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July...
Natalie Frank
Jul 71 min read


The Family Brand: When Image Matters More Than Integrity
How some families protect their reputation at the cost of truth, connection, and the people they claim to love Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
Jul 61 min read


Gunfire Shatters Block Party in Chicago’s Back of the Yards, Leaving 7 Injured
A peaceful neighborhood celebration turned to chaos as shots rang out, injuring seven and leaving families heartbroken and desperate for...
Natalie Frank
Jul 51 min read


Chicago's Jarvis Beach Sees Massive Fireworks Display on July 4th
Despite the City of Chicago not hosting official July 4th fireworks for a number of years, beachfront displays were seen up and down Lake...
Natalie Frank
Jul 53 min read
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