The Rise of Soft Tyranny – Courts, Media, and Corporations

Tyranny no longer arrives with swords or decrees. It seeps quietly into daily life—through courts that overstep constitutional bounds, media that manufactures consent, and corporations that enforce ideological conformity. This is soft tyranny: a system where the illusion of freedom masks centralized power and suppressed dissent. The Judiciary: From Arbiter Continue Reading

The Erosion of Constitutional Norms

In the rush of today’s 24/7 media cycle and political conflict, something profound — and dangerous — is happening beneath the surface. It’s not just another news story, another election, another culture war battle. It’s the slow, steady erosion of the constitutional norms that once acted as the bedrock of Continue Reading

Creating Harmonically Compatible Music Samples

When producing your own music, a collection of custom samples that blend seamlessly can transform your creative process. A key benefit is the ability to mix and match these samples to craft unique, exciting sounds effortlessly. Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles blends two takes in different keys (C Major Continue Reading

From Animation Challenges to GameMaker Success

When I first set out to make a 20-minute video about a history subject, I asked, “How fast can I get at making this?” The answer wasn’t simple—it depended on multiple factors like my familiarity with the topic, the complexity of the content, and the tools at my disposal. A Continue Reading

The Ultimate DAW Comparison – Strengths, Weaknesses & Rankings

When it comes time to choose a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), what should you consider? Some people argue that any DAW will do since they all perform the same basic functions. Is that true? It might be if you have an unlimited budget for plugins to customize your setup. However, Continue Reading

The Essential Features of Every App: A Comprehensive Breakdown

In the world of software development, every application—whether a website, mobile app, desktop program, or game—relies on a core set of fundamental features. User authentication, data management, security, and performance optimization form the backbone of most digital experiences. However, beyond these universal elements, different types of applications require specialized functionalities Continue Reading

The Freelance Workflow – What Really Happens After Landing a Client

Introduction Freelance coding isn’t just about writing new code—it’s about working within existing systems, solving problems efficiently, and delivering results that meet client expectations. Whether you’re fixing a bug, optimizing performance, or building a new feature, every project follows a structured workflow that starts the moment you take on a Continue Reading

How Unions Sold Out American Workers in Favor of Foreign Labor

For decades, American labor unions were supposed to be the guardians of working-class prosperity, fighting for higher wages, better benefits, and job security. But when globalization took hold, many of these unions—especially the United Auto Workers (UAW)—chose expansion and international partnerships over protecting the very workers they were supposed to Continue Reading