Author: Mike Dwyer
Gun Violence: A Cultural Study
A consideration of the cultural dynamics surrounding America’s gun problem.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review
This post could be also be called: Mike Tries To Maintain Composure While His Inner Fanboy Completely Geeks Out
The Pain of Tradition
For the amateur chef with an opinionated family, Thanksgiving can be the worst holiday of them all.
The Debate Over Millennial Employees
Millennials get a bad rap in today’s work force. Maybe it is deserved. Maybe they are being blamed unfairly. A look at two sides of the story.
Open Post on Mental Health
An open post on mental health issues and the link with mass shootings in the U.S.
Charleston Shooting and the Multiple Choice Public Response
A very cynical take on the public debate surrounding the Charleston shootings.
Rachel Dolezal and the Slippery Notion of Race
Rachel Dolezal passing herself off as African American, and the reaction of the public, sparks one of the most fascinating racial conversations in years.
American Pharoah and the Moral Dilemma of Horse Racing
American Pharoah wins the Triple Crown. What horse racing means for the Bluegrass State and the moral dilemma it presents for race fans.
The Hidden Guilt of Leaving Academia
A promising career in academia gives way to a more realistic career in business. Mike Dwyer explores just why this seems to feel like a bad thing.
Fatherhood & Conservatism: A Response to Roland Dodds
Becoming a parent impacts us all in big and small ways. Another father’s experience with parenthood and politics.
A Milestone and Mastering One’s Life
With 40 right around the corner, Mike Dwyer considers how best to prepare for the next chapter of life.
Fallon Fox and The Debate Over Transgender Athletics
Can a transgender woman fairly compete with non-transgender female athletes? Mike Dwyer looks at the curious case of Fallon Fox.
Hollywood and the Quest for Diversity
When does the case for racial diversity in Hollywood make sense and when does it go too far?
