Irreconcilable differences?

By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Before the Civil War, this country was referenced as a plurality as in “the United States are.” Afterward, it became singular: “the United States is.” Now it may be appropriate to once again refer to the...

Rent controls: A solution to housing affordability?

Rent controls: A solution to housing affordability? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Knoxville’s mayor is said to favor rent controls as a “solution” to housing affordability. She, like most progressives, ignores Santayana’s “Those who...

Whither the Braves?

Whither the Braves? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I love baseball. Thus far my two favorite teams, the Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles, have the best record in their respective leagues. The Braves represent my hometown – even...

Random thoughts on EVs

Random thoughts on EVs By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Why are most EVs so ugly? Have you seen the new KIA EV SUV? It dethrones the Mustang and Tesla as the ugliest SUV. As much as I love Porsches, their EV is really ugly. Its awful...

Justice Has Never Been Blind

Justice Has Never Been Blind By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Brenda Russell’s “Against the Law” (see the video) brings back some unpleasant memories of growing up black in the segregated south. I knew of no one under the illusion that...

No More Rule Of Law

No More Rule Of Law By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I am probably the last to admit it but we are in trouble as a country. We have become more polarized than at any point in our history save the Civil War. All the polls indicate that the...