Ryan Farrick is a 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.



Lawsuit Says Office of U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn Was Coronavirus “Petri Dish”

A former staffer has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, alleging that the Colorado Republican showed a “disregard for the rules” and a “recklessly self-serving approach” by blatantly disregarding coronavirus safety protocol. According to The Denver Post, the lawsuit makes a variety of allegations against Lamborn and the congressman’s utter lack of concern


Federal Judge Set to Rule on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Cruise Ship Ban

A federal judge is set to rule on Florida’s motion for a preliminary injunction in the state’s lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Conditional Sailing Order,” which has suspended cruise line operations amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In its complaint, Florida has alleged that the CDC’s order supersedes the department’s authority. Attorneys





Snapchat Enacts Policy Changes After Oregon Boy’s Cyberbullying Suicide

Snapchat has begun to make policy changes following a class action lawsuit that was filed after an Oregon boy’s suicide. According to FOX12, the 73-page lawsuit was filed earlier this week against Snapchat, YOLO, and LMK, on behalf of Kristin Bride, and the Tyler Clementi Foundation. The latter organization is an anti-cyberbullying group. Kristin Bride’s


Civil Rights Advocates File New Lawsuit Against Florida’s “Anti-Riot” Law

Civil rights advocates have filed a joint lawsuit against Florida’s recently enacted “anti-riot” law, which they claim was designed to target Black protesters. The law, as LegalReader.com noted earlier this month, was supported by Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that the lawsuit was filed by the NAACP Legal Defense and