Southwest Airlines flight attendant Lorenzo Thompson taken into custody at work by ICE for reportedly exceeding visa duration
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant, suspected of overstaying his visa, was apprehended by federal immigration authorities while on duty earlier this month. Reports indicate that Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was arrested on July 14 in Nashville, Tennessee. Thompson originally entered the United States on April 17, 2021, with a visa set to expire on […]
Iowa Governor Candidate from the GOP Criticizes Work Visas and Outsourcing
Republican Candidate Zach Rahn’s Stance on Immigration Zach Rahn, a Republican running for governor of Iowa, has promised to prevent the state from hiring H-1B visa workers for white-collar jobs. He also criticized a House bill designed to increase the flow of H-2A workers into Iowa’s agriculture sector. Rahn expressed his strong beliefs in a […]
Subcontractor for Obama Center stops work due to $4 million in unpaid fees
Barack Obama Presidential Center Faces Financial Trouble Shortly after the Barack Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago, Illinois, a subcontractor has ceased operations and laid off 25 union workers. This center, funded entirely by $850 million in private donations, welcomed the public on June 19th. However, the owner of Adamson Plumbing Contractors, one of the […]
Jurors in Texas to receive almost $27K each for five days of work following a postponed high-profile case
The Wheels of Justice Turn Slowly, But Progress is Made A Texas jury, after a brief five-day trial, is set to receive $27,000 each due to a delayed lawsuit against a county sheriff that took almost two years to unfold. The twelve jurors, plus two alternates, will collectively pay out $375,000 sourced from taxpayer funds. […]
NOT REALLY WORKING: Most Gen Z workers confess to pretending to be productive at work
Many Pretend To Work Harder Than They Actually Do It seems that a lot of people are putting on a show at work, acting as if they’re working harder than they really are. This phenomenon, often characterized as performance art, has different motivations and takes various forms across generations. Interestingly, Generation Z stands out in […]
‘The Dark Knight’ continues to be a timeless work 18 years on and illustrates Christopher Nolan’s brilliance.
Do you recall where you were 18 years ago? I have a vivid memory of that day. I was at the movies, watching The Dark Knight on its opening day with some friends at what used to be Ridge Cinema in Davie, Florida. It’s a day that’s etched in my mind—not just because the film […]
The VFW’s political move didn’t work out as they planned.
Reflections on Veteran Advocacy Growing up in a military family, I had a front-row seat to what veteran advocacy truly means, even before I grasped the terminology. My father served as general counsel for the California Department of Veterans Affairs. His role was far from glamorous, rarely grabbing headlines. Most of his work unfolded in […]
The LA City Council should reconsider the one-day work week.
It seems that in Los Angeles, jobs are meant for those of us who pay taxes, rather than the city council members. Recently, the council, humorously dubbed “Urban Slackers,” voted unanimously to place a proposal on the ballot for November. This would allow them to meet only once a week. It’s quite the innovation, if […]
Chaney Johnson wows Nets with hard work and athletic skills
Chaney Johnson Shines Despite Size Concerns LAS VEGAS — Chaney Johnson might not be the tallest player on the court, and he may not get the recognition he deserves, but he certainly knows how to hold his ground. The second-year player, who climbed from being an undrafted rookie to earning a two-way contract last season, […]
Gen Z perfects the skill of appearing busy at work
Gen Z Workers Master the Art of Looking Busy For many, the perception of being busy is, well, a part of the gig. Interestingly, Gen Z has seemingly perfected this technique. A recent survey involving 1,003 full-time U.S. professionals revealed that a staggering 80% of Gen Z workers confess to embellishing their productivity after finishing […]