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Promises and the Rule of Law
Donald Trump was largely elected because he promised to fix the economy. Everything felt too expensive, and Trump pledged to solve that problem. Since taking office, I haven’t seen a single policy aimed at improving our economy. The Trump administration rolls out new policies every day, but none seem focused on fixing the economy or helping American consumers. While Trump has been concentrating on deploying the military to cities like Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, inflation keeps rising. He’s imposed tariffs on nearly every country because he claims they are “ripping us off,” but none of this actually helps the economy. These tariffs are just taxes on us, the
Trump and the Nobel Prize
I want to spend a few minutes discussing the Black Church. The Black Church is something that I’ve taken for granted. Until recently, I haven’t really studied the matter. The Black Church was just something that existed. As most of you know, I grew up in Dallas. Almost every Sunday, our family worshiped in a Black Church. I never thought much about it. Like nearly everything in this country, race and racism are at the core. After the American Revolutionary War, Baptists and Methodists spread across the South. Ministers evangelized and established churches. The initial idea was to create unified churches, but a problem arose. Since Blacks were slaves, many
History of Ceasefires in Gaza
I thought that I would look at the ceasefires in Gaza. I’m hopeful that this latest ceasefire will hold. Background & content Major Ceasefire / Truce Episodes Below is a timeline of the more significant ceasefire or truce episodes (or attempted pauses) in Gaza over the last ~2 years. This is not exhaustive (there have been smaller local pauses), but highlights the key ones. Period / Date Nature of Ceasefire / Truce Terms or Purpose Outcome / Fate Nov 2023 (around 21 Nov) 7-day truce / temporary ceasefire announced Release of some hostages in exchange for Palestinians, humanitarian access during pause The war resumed on 1 December 2023 after the
Autism and Acetaminophen
There is a reason that Trump and RFK, Jr. chose acetaminophen as opposed to any of the other medications that have been studied. Acetaminophen has complex and conflicting data. First, if there were a clear link between acetaminophen exposure and autism, there would have been a HUGE announcement from the American Association of Psychiatrists. This would have been a eureka moment. There would have been dancing in the streets. No, I’m serious. Think about this just for a second. We have this mysterious disease. We have found genetic markers associated wth autism. Genes. A nice study from UCLA performed DNA sequencing on over 4000 patients, of which over 1800
Simply Wrong
Robert F Kennedy, Jr. is flooding the airways with misinformation, half-truths, and lies. Remember: Kennedy is not a doctor. Kennedy is not a scientist or an epidemiologist. He is a former environmental lawyer and long-time anti-vaccine activist. Yet, somehow, he is our Health and Human Services director. Recently, Kennedy claimed clairvoyance when he said, “I see these kids that are just overburdened with mitochondrial challenges, with inflammation. You can tell from their faces, from their body movements, from their lack of social connection. And I know that that’s not how children are supposed to look.” I am a doctor. I have been a physician for over 30 years. I have
Gun Violence: This Is Who We Are
Charlie Kirk has been shot and killed. Let’s reflect on this just for a second. Gun violence. Unfortunately, this is who we are. I know after each of these high-profile shootings, we talk about “this isn’t who we are.” But when these shootings keep happening, sooner or later, we must recognize that this is who we are. We are a violent nation. These are the gunshot incidents over the last 72 hours that the Gun Violence Archive has recorded. Incident Date State City Or County Address Victims Killed Victims Injured Suspects Killed Suspects Injured Suspects Arrested 13-Sep-25 Maryland Baltimore 3300 block of Spaulding Ave 1 0 0 0 0 13-Sep-25
History of the Ukrainian War – Trump Can’t Fix This
The current conflict in Ukraine, which escalated into a full-scale invasion by Russia in February 2022, is the culmination of years of simmering tensions, political upheaval, and a grinding war in the country’s east. Its roots lie in Ukraine’s post-Soviet struggle for identity and sovereignty, Russia’s assertive foreign policy, and the competing geopolitical interests of Moscow and the West. The conflict has reshaped the European security landscape and triggered the most significant refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. The Genesis: Euromaidan and the Annexation of Crimea (2014) The catalyst for the initial phase of the conflict was the Euromaidan Revolution in late 2013 and early 2014. Widespread protests erupted in
Expertise
The one long-term harm that Trump and the GOP have inflicted on the American people is the loss of expertise. The Trump cabinet is filled with people who are talking heads. They aren’t experts in their respective departments. Expertise is essential for several key reasons: 1. Accuracy and Reliability 2. Efficiency 3. Innovation and Problem-Solving 4. Credibility and Trust 5. Risk Management 6. Teaching and Mentorship Summary Expertise matters because it brings depth, precision, speed, and trust to decision-making and problem-solving. (This is why Trump fires experts. He doesn’t want anyone questioning his knuckleheaded decisions.) It is the foundation of progress in every serious endeavor—from science and medicine to law,
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Errington C. Thompson, MD
Dr. Thompson is a surgeon, scholar, full-time sports fan and part-time political activist. He is active in a number of community projects and initiatives. Through medicine, he strives to improve the physical health of all he treats.
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