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.


Ohio’s Troubled Gallia County Jail Facing Two New Lawsuits

Ohio’s Gallia County jail is facing two separate lawsuits, both filed in federal court. According to The Associated Press, Gallia County Jail—located in Ohio’s southern tip—has come under intense scrutiny in the past several years. Four inmates escaped from the facility in 2019, while other prisoners and their family members have complained of regular mistreatment.









Whole Foods Workers Claim to have Faced Discipline, Retaliation for Supporting Black Lives Matter

Whole Foods employees are suing the Amazon-owned chain, claiming its management punished workers for wearing Black Lives Matter face coverings. While Whole Foods has allowed its employees to wear colorful, personalized face coverings since the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping the United States, the company has not shown tolerance for politically-minded expression. Workers have allegedly faced