(ThyBlackMan.com)  People keep talking about the future of work as if it is something waiting just around the corner—robots taking jobs, artificial intelligence transforming industries, entire occupations disappearing overnight. I’m speaking soon at a conference on this very topic, and the more I think about it, the more convinced I ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When then-Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced his candidacy for governor of California, I was beyond surprised. Rumors of sexual misconduct, including allegations of blatant and serial infidelity, had been circulating for years. Having run for this very office, I experienced firsthand the intense level of local, state and national ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “They’re not serious about the exploitation of college athletes, protecting their health, safety and ability to share in the enormous profits that’s being created because of their sweat and labor … There’s no industry or activity in America where this much wealth is created and the people that actually ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) It appears that folks living in the gently rolling farmland of southwestern Ohio don’t want a 2-million-square-foot data center plopped down the road from their front porches. What’s wrong with them? Are they snotty not-in-my-backyard liberals? Not quite. Wilmington, Ohio, is a very Republican region marked by modest incomes. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) During a profanity laced rant on Easter Sunday, Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran into the stone age, then he gave Iran an ultimatum, a deadline to open the Straits of Hormuz. Trump reiterated his threats again Monday providing an Eight PM Eastern Time deadline on Tuesday April 7th for ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Congress may be on recess. But the waitress covering a double shift, the nurse working overnight, the warehouse worker racing a delivery clock, and the rideshare driver chasing fares didn’t get the memo. America is still working. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently urged Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Key Takeaways Structured routines increase feelings of safety and support, leading to lasting recovery. Regular exercise and balanced nutrition positively impact mood and overall vitality. Engagement in fulfilling activities and meaningful relationships promotes a sense of purpose. Healthy sleep and stress management practices are vital components of sober living. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) On one of his recent shows, Bill Maher stated (and later posted on X), “Democrats are not going to win the midterms. Republicans are going to lose it.” In response, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) asked on X, “(1) Is he right? (2) Why?” OK, Senator, I’ll give this a ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The president’s fiscal 2027 budget is out, and I have two reactions. The first will sound familiar: Like so many budgets before it, this is not a serious effort to put America’s government on a sustainable path. The second is more important: It would be a mistake to dismiss ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) About the war against Iran, most polls find it especially unpopular among Democrats, independents and even some Republicans who feel double-crossed because President Donald Trump campaigned against “endless wars” and promised not to start a new one. As to Trump’s criticism of “endless wars,” supporters should not have taken ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Owning a home comes with a lot of new responsibilities, and HVAC maintenance is one of the easiest to overlook. Since your heating and cooling system isn’t always visible, it’s easy to assume everything is fine until something goes wrong. The reality is that small, avoidable mistakes in HVAC ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Donald Trump’s assault on our democratic institutions did not stop voters from giving him a second term. The top reason they cited for reelecting him was the economy, notably their unhappiness over high prices. During the campaign, Trump promised to “bring prices down, starting on Day One.” How he ...