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.







Filmmaker Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Disney’s “Moana” Franchise

Plaintiff Buck Woodall’s filing indicates that he had previously produced an animated film entitled “Bucky the Wave Warrior.” The film was inspired by Woodall’s “unique exposure” to Polynesian culture and shares some plot similarities with “Moana,” including a story that features a teenage trying to save a Polynesian island, depictions of Polynesian ancestors in the form of spirit animals, and a “symbolic necklace” that plays a role in the story.




Utah Releases New Evidence in TikTok Lawsuit

“It would be outrageous enough to endanger our kids the way TikTok has—even if it was unintended,” said outgoing Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes. “But the fact that it serves up minors on ‘TikTokLive,’ knowing the danger, understanding the damage, and still monetizing the exploitation of our kids is unconscionable.”