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A Democratic-Controlled House.

October 31, 2018 by  
Filed under News, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Democrats are hoping the coming election will give them a majority in the House of Representatives. Republicans and much of our nation dread that prospect. My question is: What would a House majority mean for the Democrats? Let’s look at it. To control the House of Representatives, Democrats must win at least 218 seats, […]

Say It Out Loud, The the Left Hates Prosperity.

October 30, 2018 by  
Filed under News, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Here is Moore’s rule of modern-day politics: The better the economy performs under President Donald Trump and the more successes he racks up, the more unhinged the left becomes. It’s a near linear relationship. And it goes for media as well. That’s why the monthly jobs announcements and the quarterly GDP reports, like the […]

Three Reasons Floridians Shouldn’t Vote For #GuiltyGillum.

October 30, 2018 by  
Filed under Health, News, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) It’s been nearly a week since Florida gubernatorial hopefuls Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum squared off in their final debate before Election Day. In the most contentious debate I’ve witnessed in my lifetime, Gillum made it abundantly clear that anytime he was criticized about his policies or his record as Mayor of Tallahassee, he […]

Why Universal Healthcare Can Work In America.

October 30, 2018 by  
Filed under Health, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) One final act from Barack Obama was the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare as it came to be known. Fast forward two years and President Trump has found a way to dismantle it and make it an option for patients and insurers. On the face of it, with at least two more years of […]

Beyond Blogging: Boosting Your SEO And Making Your Voice Heard.

October 30, 2018 by  
Filed under Tech/Internet, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) The idea of black voices being heard and appreciated is a phenomenon that we cannot afford to take for granted. Rich or poor, young or old, liberal or conservative, we have a platform for free expression that previous generations could scarcely have dreamed of. For black entrepreneurs and business owners, it becomes that much […]

Don’t Forget To Include These Financial Commitments In Your Personal Budget.

October 30, 2018 by  
Filed under Money/Business, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Financial experts always encourage people to live on a budget these days. By living on a budget, you will know exactly what is leaving your account and how much money you will need through the month or indeed the year. However, some people still fail to keep a check on their finances even with […]

Is Your Relationship With Your Doctor Terminal?

October 30, 2018 by  
Filed under Health, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Trust me; I’m a doctor. Physicians are some of the most respected professionals in the world. At the mere hint of the word “doctor,” most people will suddenly be struck by stars, which is handy because there is a GP on call. For patients, this means most men and women listen to what the […]

Taking Care Of Your Family In The Modern Age.

October 29, 2018 by  
Filed under Relationships, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) The concept of the modern family is very different to the concept of a family 50 years ago. In fact, there is no singular definition of a family in the modern age, but certain values are universal. In particular, the importance of looking after one another in terms of health and happiness is something […]

Donald Trump’s Tricks: How He Riles the Media While Entertaining Supporters.

October 28, 2018 by  
Filed under News, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) Critics often accuse President Donald Trump of using dog-whistles to gin up his conservative base. But really, Trump’s most effective trick is to get TV journalists to attack on demand — as you can see in cable news coverage on the caravan of Central Americans headed toward the U.S. border. Perhaps the biggest sucker […]

Comedian Bill Cosby, White Women and American History.

October 27, 2018 by  
Filed under Entertainment, News, Weekly Columns

Tweet (Akiit.com) I will begin by admitting I am not and never have been a Bill Cosby fan. He turned me off with the somewhat smug attitude he displayed toward low income Black folks. Also, though I have long been a strong supporter of more honest portrayals of Black folks on television programs and in movies, […]

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