How to Fix the Murder Crisis
by Arthur Hunter Recently the Wall Street Journal printed a headline stating, “New Orleans Has America’s No.1 Murder Rate. ‘We’re in a Crisis”.A headline that not only affects our hospitality…
Racial Justice vs. Status Quo Bias
by Roy Eidelson Ph.D. Status quo defenders target our fears of change. In psychology, “status quo bias” refers to our general tendency to prefer things the way they are rather than having…
Sexual Fantasies Are a Healthy Way to Exercise Imagination
Fantasizing never hurt anyone. KEY POINTS When it comes to having sexual fantasies while in a relationship, people often pretend like they do not exist. A sexual fantasy is any…
To Live Longer, Most of Us Will Need to Exercise This Much More
Christopher Bergland … and the essential difference between moderate and vigorous workouts. KEY POINTS Current guidelines recommend 150-300 minutes/week of moderate physical activity (MPA) or 75-150 min/wk of vigorous physical…
Politics is Spooky Stuff
Happy Halloween! Yep, it’s that time of year where grown adults put on costumes and try to find something spooky to get into. Speaking of spooky, guess what: Louisiana and…
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise must think we’re stupid.
By STEVIE WONDERS U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise must think we’re stupid. Or maybe he thinks we’re blind. Or maybe he’s power-hungry. Like most people watching the events of Jan. 6,…
Our Look at the Constitutional Amendments
It’s election time. Early voting starts Every time there are amendments on the ballot, we break them down for you. This time there are eight amendments plus if you live…
“Buyer Beware”: How Political Campaign Ads Persuade Us
by Roy Eidelson Successful persuasion frequently follows either of two very different paths. KEY POINTS Some forms of persuasion rely on logical arguments while others effectively tap into emotions, making…
A Who Dat Quarterback Controversy?
Who dat say the Sainst got a quarterback controversy Excerpt: But black people need not worry. The NFL has long since ceased discriminating against black quarterbacks. That’s child’s play. In…
MAGA REPUBLICANS & WHITE NATIONALISTS
21ST CENTURY’S WHITE CITIZEN COUNCILS Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Texas Governor Greg Abbot, and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey are in the eye of a storm of criticism for tricking…