Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.


Colorado Hospital Accused of Age Discrimination

Three supervisors are named as defendants in that lawsuit, including Chief Nursing Officer Joan Napolilli, who purportedly told Casias that younger nurses are “easier to train,” cheaper to retain, and “could dance around the older nurses.”


Federal Labor Union Sues Trump Admin. Over Politically-Charged Emails

A federal labor union has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that it violated workers’ First Amendment rights by sending out a mass email blaming congressional Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. According to National Public Radio, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of federal workers by the American Federation of Government Employees.


Oregon Moves to Challenge National Guard Deployment

“Military service members should be dedicated to real emergencies,” Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said. “For the members of the Oregon National Guard, their mission is to stand up and protect Oregonians, and they will do that every day, but they are not needed in the city. They are not needed here.”


Federal Judge Recuses Self from Oregon National Guard Lawsuit

A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Portland has agreed to recuse himself after the U.S. Department of Justice submitted arguments questioning his ability to remain impartial. According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, the Justice Department noted that U.S. District Judge Michael Simon’s wife, Suzanne Bonamici,



U.S. Citizen Sues After Being Twice Detained By ICE

“It feels like there is nothing I can do to stop immigration agents from arresting me whenever they want,” Venegas said in a statement issued by his attorneys. “I just want to work in peace. The Constitution protects my ability to do that.”


Federal Court Shuts Down “Nirvana Baby” Lawsuit (Again)

The photograph of plaintiff Spencer Elden, taken when he was about four months old, was used as cover-art for Nirvana’s second album, “Nevermind.” In his lawsuit, Elden, who was nude in the picture, claimed that the imagery was tantamount to child pornography.




Amazon to Pay $2.5b Following FTC Claims of Subscription “Manipulation”

“The evidence showed that Amazon used sophisticated subscription traps designed to manipulate consumers into enrolling in Prime, and then made it exceedingly hard for consumers to end their subscription,” Ferguson said. “Today, we are putting billions of dollars back into Americans’ pockets, and making sure Amazon never does this again.”