DOJ demands unredacted Illinois Voter Data

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has demanded that the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) provide a complete, unredacted copy of its statewide voter registration database by September 1.  This request is part of the DOJ’s stated effort to ensure Illinois is complying with federal laws, specifically the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of Read More …

Understanding Republican Support for Trump

Link :: 47% of Republicans would still vote for Trump even if implicated in Epstein’s crimes, survey found The survey results mentioned highlight a significant aspect of contemporary American politics, particularly regarding the support Donald Trump continues to receive from a substantial portion of Republican voters.  The survey conducted by Leger revealed that 47% of Republican Read More …

DMTA – Pearl Jam – Ten

Reflecting on Pearl Jam’s Ten This album holds a special place in my heart from my college years. I listened to it on repeat for quite some time, and while I wasn’t deeply immersed in the grunge scene, Ten became a significant part of my musical journey. It represents a specific moment in my life, Read More …

DMTA – ABBA :: GOLD

Welcome back to my deep dive into the 108 albums that Duff McKagan says you should know. For this second installment, we’re taking a turn from the hard rock and punk sensibilities you might expect, and diving headfirst into something truly… golden. We’re talking about ABBA’s Gold: Greatest Hits. First, a brief history for those Read More …

Security is underwater

Also , there are no life preservers. In a recent reflection on conversations I’ve had, I’ve noticed a recurring theme that highlights the disconnect between non-IT professionals and security experts regarding data handling and application deployment. Non-IT individuals often enthusiastically present their newly developed applications that utilize specific data and share it with various users, Read More …

Hypocrisy of GOP criticizing Harvard

Start of this It’s true that Harvard University has produced a significant number of individuals who have gone on to prominent roles in American politics, including within the Republican Party.1 Here are some notable examples, with a focus on those who have served in recent administrations: Notable GOP Figures with Harvard Ties: Ted Cruz: U.S. Read More …