Let's get one thing straight: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This is not up for debate.

Joseph Raines Mar 04, 2025

If there was ever a way to publicly humiliate an allied leader—one who is literally fighting for his country’s survival—Trump and his administration managed to find it.

Joseph Raines Mar 02, 2025

While unprecedented, the legal and diplomatic basis for this approach is intriguing. This bold move could offer Ukraine several major advantages...

Joseph Raines Feb 20, 2025

Some days my dreams scare the living soul out of me, and some nights I can't wish away. To be privileged in a long traveled village with no scams and no shacks; to be a aging black woman in a beautiful castle with nothing but the world to lack.

Jahnae Nelson Dec 22, 2025

The heart of a canopy lives inside of an imagination that a mind couldn’t find. We’ve got it all figured out, when we’re dressed in a suit and tie and nearly 6 ft deep.

Jahnae Nelson Jan 26, 2025

A distant lover. Is she having an unfailing desire to a lover's lasting promises? Maybe the shattered frame will fall and the picture will break apart no matter how full it seems..

Jahnae Nelson Oct 09, 2023

"Finally made it to Bilbao! A personal travel story and guide to the best of this Basque city. Discover Casco Viejo, pintxos, the Guggenheim, and hidden gems in the heart of northern Spain."

Kasia Alexander Jul 17, 2025

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Everything previously published under Tales of Jistoa is no longer canon. Those drafts, those stories, those experiments — they were stepping stones, but they are not the living world anymore. From this point forward, what I publish here is the canon. This is Jistoa as it stands today — sharper, truer, and built to last. My plans have expanded. Welcome to the new fire.

Calvan L Starling Aug 31, 2025

Mishra meets her Weasel Mentor again and takes a baby weasel into her care, as a familiar.

Calvan L Starling Nov 12, 2024

Zakary is forced to relive the worst moment of his life again.

Calvan L Starling Oct 29, 2024

Is getting or keeping audience attention harmful to your message? What do rhetoricians say? Is it unethical to adapt your message for a distracted audience?

Stephen Llano Oct 25, 2025

Students are relying on the fact that other classes are harder and more important than mine as a justification for why they miss my class. They are confused why this excuse doesn't work - isn't a fact a fact?

Stephen Llano Mar 11, 2025

What's the relationship between Deliberative Democracy theory and Debating? It seems that not a lot of instructors of rhetoric and debate have commented on this.

Stephen Llano Mar 07, 2025

What happens when you constantly teach your partner how to love you? This blog explores the emotional weight of always guiding the relationship..

Yuri Apr 03, 2025

In this post, I open up about the struggles of burnout, identity, and navigating the complexities of a long-distance relationship.

Yuri Mar 03, 2025

In this passage, we dive deeper into the complexities of trauma, mental health, and how therapy is viewed—touching on personal experiences, generational cycles, and accessible ways to seek support. It’s a little bit of everything

Yuri Jan 09, 2025