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.


South Carolina Family Sues Roblox, Discord

“If I’m a 50-year-old predator, I can go on Roblox and pretend to be a 12-year-old girl, something I could never do in a public place. But on Roblox, I can now pretend to be a 12-year-old girl and approach other 12-year-old girls in that role,” Dolman Law partner and attorney Stan Gipe said. “It allows a predator to open a door, strike up a friendship, and begin the grooming process.”






Nebraska Files Lawsuit to Preserve Coal-Powered Plant

“It’s foolish for any power district to turn away from the single most affordable means of energy production known to mankind,” Gov. Pillen said. “Nebraska is blessed to have readily available coal reserves in Wyoming and the railroad infrastructure to get it here.”


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,