Category Archives: Editorial

How to Fix Comma Splices, Simply Put

SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow for more writing tips with strategies to connect with other people. This article is 100% human-written. It’s embarrassing to send misspelled texts, but comma splices are just as bad because they create confusion. They might be a bit worse for that reason. If you’re dating or interacting with someone whoContinueContinue reading “How to Fix Comma Splices, Simply Put”

My Website’s Best Year Came from a Facebook Ban: The Organic Traffic Boost

SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow for more deep reflections with strategies to increase organic website traffic. This article is 100% human-written. Last year was my site’s most successful year, even with me being banned from Facebook. Ironically, the success came partly from that ban. It forced me to rely on my own website instead ofContinueContinue reading “My Website’s Best Year Came from a Facebook Ban: The Organic Traffic Boost”

When Scientists Gave Marmosets Human Brains (and Likely Consciousness)

Photo from Deseret.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow for more news on shady, real-life science experiments. This article is 100% human-written. In 2020, distressed scientists ended the lives of a number of marmosets with human-like brains after delivering them through cesarean section. This was a somber ending to multi-year study into human consciousness and aContinueContinue reading “When Scientists Gave Marmosets Human Brains (and Likely Consciousness)”

Mother Faces Upgraded Murder Charge for Sitting on Daughter

Listen to a summary of the Sherry Leak Case, read by the editor, as you drive, work or relax. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow The Unprotected Gone Series, about helpless victims of horrific crimes and abuse.This article is 100% human-written. This article is part of The Unprotected Gone Series Sherry Leak of Muskegon County, MichiganContinueContinue reading “Mother Faces Upgraded Murder Charge for Sitting on Daughter”

Top Ten Jesse Jackson Quotes

Reverend Jesse Jackson. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to get hot takes in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away on February 17, after fighting to advance Civil Rights across the country. During his prolific speeches and talks, he dropped some of the most influential quotes in history. Below are some of hisContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Jesse Jackson Quotes”

28-year-old Cleveland Mother Jailed for Killing Two Daughters

28-year-old Aliyah Henderson. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow The Unprotected Gone Series, about helpless victims of horrific crimes and abuse.This article is 100% human-written. The Unprotected Gone Series 28-year-old Aliyah Henderson is in custody facing murder charges in Cleveland, Ohio. The charges come after her daughters’ bodies were found in suitcases in a park. Here’sContinueContinue reading “28-year-old Cleveland Mother Jailed for Killing Two Daughters”

Kristi Noem is Out After $250-Million Scandal

Photo of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem posing on horseback for marketing campaign. Photo from ProPublica.org. SUBSCRIBE TheReedersBlock.com to get hot takes in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Kristi Noem is being replaced as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, as Donald Trump announced on March 5th. “I am pleased to announce that theContinueContinue reading “Kristi Noem is Out After $250-Million Scandal”

“A U.S. Senator broke the hand of a Marine.” Video Included.

SUBSCRIBE TheReedersBlock.com to get hot takes in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Marine Corps veteran Brian McGinnis didn’t expect to walk away from the Senate Armed Services subcommittee meeting on military readiness with broken bones. He did. What Happened As General Christopher Mahoney testified, McGinnis began shouting from the audience. Much of what heContinueContinue reading ““A U.S. Senator broke the hand of a Marine.” Video Included.”

Nancy Guthrie Case Key Details: In Bullet Points, No Fluff

SUBSCRIBE TheReedersBlock.com to get more real news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Share this article to spread truth over lies. If you’re having trouble keeping up with the details of the Nancy Guthrie case, you aren’t alone. So, here are the facts, along with one critical detail about a misleading unofficial sketch ofContinueContinue reading “Nancy Guthrie Case Key Details: In Bullet Points, No Fluff”

In Case You’re Too Hard on Yourself

Photo from PsychoLogs.com. SUBSCRIBE to get more self-help in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Student intake can be like a therapy session. As an educator of adults, I often meet people who feel they “started too late,” “wasted time” and “haven’t gone anywhere.” They tell me these things as they sit across from me,ContinueContinue reading “In Case You’re Too Hard on Yourself”

February 15th is the Real Valentine’s Day: Prove Me Wrong

SUBSCRIBE to get more breaking news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. If you’ve ever been in a long-term relationship, you likely realize February 15th is the real Valentine’s Day. It’s when most people spend time with the person they truly love. Because of the politics attached to Valentine’s Day, they spend February 14thContinueContinue reading “February 15th is the Real Valentine’s Day: Prove Me Wrong”

Kanye’s Heil Hitler Song Fires Up Conservatives and Infuriates Everyone Else

Recently, Kanye West released his track “Heil Hitler”, and it has the country fighting. In the song, Kanye declares that “all of my niggas are Nazis.” For clarity, the Nazis are the ones who killed over 6 million Jewish people during the 1930s and 1940s. Some are disgusted by the song, while others argue it’sContinueContinue reading “Kanye’s Heil Hitler Song Fires Up Conservatives and Infuriates Everyone Else”

Nicki Minaj’s Secret Struggle for U.S. Citizenship Amid Self-Reinvention

SUBSCRIBE to get more long-form deep dives into the motivating factors behind the unusual of stars. This article is 100% human-written. Standing before the UN as a non-U.S. citizen, Nicki Minaj delivered a speech thousands of miles from where she had recently been handcuffed just months earlier in 2024. Opposed to the warm UN hallContinueContinue reading “Nicki Minaj’s Secret Struggle for U.S. Citizenship Amid Self-Reinvention”

The Three Stooges: When Columbia Pictures Robbed and Broke Brothers

Photo of Moe of Three Stooges covered in black rubber in “Dizzy Pilots”. Screenshot from YouTube. SUBSCRIBE to get more breaking news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. In 1940, Moe Howard of The Three Stooges painted on a “toothbrush” mustache and started shouting gibberish. While the American audience doubled over in laughter, theContinueContinue reading “The Three Stooges: When Columbia Pictures Robbed and Broke Brothers”

Because I Am A Lover

SUBSCRIBE to get more self-help in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. In 2018, after picking my daughter up from school, I headed to my mother’s home to visit her. My daughter had been asking to see her since the day before, and my mom wanted to see her just as much. But traffic wasContinueContinue reading “Because I Am A Lover”

In Case You Are a Lover

Photo from shefandotcom on PoshMark.com. SUBSCRIBE to get more self-help in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. If you are a lover, you look to the stars at night, protect others and put them before yourself. You find the joy in difficult situations. When there is no joy, you bring it. So, people gravitate towardsContinueContinue reading “In Case You Are a Lover”

Somali “Scholar” Falsely Declares “Most African Americans Don’t Know Their Fathers,” Faces Immediate Backlash

Supposed Shaykh Said Rageah SUBSCRIBE to get more news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. “The people we meet, especially African Americans, they don’t even know their fathers. They don’t even know their fathers. All of them, all of them, were theContinueContinue reading “Somali “Scholar” Falsely Declares “Most African Americans Don’t Know Their Fathers,” Faces Immediate Backlash”

Influencer Fights Federal Lawsuit Filed by Fellow Influencer

Influencer Solar Being on the left. Influencer Kwiin Ava on the left. SUBSCRIBE to get more news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. Solar Being, a popular young hairstyle and culture influencer, has been sued in federal court by an even youngerContinueContinue reading “Influencer Fights Federal Lawsuit Filed by Fellow Influencer”

2025: My Year in Review

Me on a recent snowy day in Chicago. I love my city. I originally took this picture for my sister, who’s in the sunnier Arizona. Her daughter is a great cook, just like her. 2025 has been a whirlwind of growth and conflict on more levels than one. From having my Facebook page of nearlyContinueContinue reading “2025: My Year in Review”

How One Lie Convicted One Mayor: The Lawrence Jackson Scandal

Being mayor wasn’t enough for Lawrence Jackson. He also wanted the money. Undoubtedly, the night he won the mayoral election of Riverdale, he thought himself, “I finally made it.“ And then he thought, “I can make more.” The Garbage Deal When Riverdale Materials LLC filed for a special-use zoning permit in 2017, they knew MayorContinueContinue reading “How One Lie Convicted One Mayor: The Lawrence Jackson Scandal”

Don’t Feed the Wolves: Set Boundaries Instead

SUBSCRIBE to get more actionable self-help articles with useful details. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. People often feel compelled to give their loved ones or friends what they ask for. This is true even even when the person giving is losing. This isContinueContinue reading “Don’t Feed the Wolves: Set Boundaries Instead”

If You Have a Certain Calling

SUBSCRIBE to get more balanced self-help guidance with finer details. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. If you’re like me, when you need to get something done, you do it. Every so often, I drop everything and start writing a book. Sometimes, the ideaContinueContinue reading “If You Have a Certain Calling”

Look Up. It’s Beautiful.

Last night, I took a walk to a local store, and on my way back, I happened to look up. It was a sight to see, full of flickering circles. It wasn’t like the glowing dots appeared in the sky overnight (though they did sort of). They’ve always been there. The difference is, this time,ContinueContinue reading “Look Up. It’s Beautiful.”

How the “I Can Do It Alone” Mindset Ruined Relationships

Photo from Enigma-Mag.com. When did relationships become competitions? I love women. I haven’t ever dated one I didn’t, who I didn’t see as one of a kind. Most men view the women they date as their everything. They treat them that way as well. This is why a man in love will walk a mileContinueContinue reading “How the “I Can Do It Alone” Mindset Ruined Relationships”

From Barriers to Benefits: Finding Success

There is nothing you can’t do that you want to do. Period.