Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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We won’t be seeing anymore of Dr. Phil
Despite announcing that he will discontinue his 21-year talk show in the coming months, daytime television psychologist “Dr. Phil” McGraw assures his audience that they haven’t seen the last of him. The most well-known offshoot of Oprah Winfrey’s programme, which once ruled daytime TV, was “Dr. Phil.” After appearing as a frequent guest on Winfrey’s…
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Former Presidents’ Health Reports: A Closer Look
Former President Donald Trump recently made headlines with the release of a brief health report from his doctor, Dr. Bruce Aronwald. While the report claims that his health is “excellent” and mentions weight loss due to an “improved diet” and daily exercise, it lacks crucial specifics that many would expect. One notable absence from the…
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NFL Referees Disqualify Five Players Under League’s New “No Anthem Kneeling” Rule
The NFL’s new “no anthem kneeling” rule went into effect the first week of the season. Unfortunately, there was little anyone could do about it if they took a knee and the coach allowed it. This week, all that has changed. The league gave the power to eject players for unsportsmanlike conduct to the referee,…
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Football Team Told They Couldn’t Pray After Game Defy School, Get Entire Town To Kneel Down
Last week, it was confirmed that school employees are not allowed to lead their students in prayer. This includes teachers and staff who work at Putnam County’s two high schools; Upperman High School and Cookeville High School. Also, coaches for athletic teams are not allowed to take part in the prayers. A non-profit group called…
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7 Reasons Why We Celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week
If you read our most recent blog post then you know August is National Breastfeeding Month, but have you heard about Black Breastfeeding Week? It was created to increase awareness of the racial disparities in breastfeeding rates and push for better practices and supportive services in the Black community. Let’s start with these 7 reasons…
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