Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addressed former President Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, suggesting that the move could backfire on the former COVID czar. During a press conference, DeSantis reflected on the situation after a reporter pointed out that while Fauci is shielded from federal prosecution, he could still face legal action at…

Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats in delivering a rare bipartisan rebuke to President Donald Trump over trade policy. The Senate passed a resolution by a vote of 51 to 48, aimed at blocking the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Canadian imports. The four Republicans who voted with Democrats were Sens. Rand Paul, who cosponsored the…

In a case contesting the Trump administration’s power to deport Venezuelan nationals under a 1798 wartime law, a federal appellate court refused to stay the orders of a lower court. The Trump administration’s deportation agenda was further halted when a three-judge panel sided with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit in a 2-1 ruling.

I didn’t really think when this man helped me load my groceries into the car. I dismissed it as a random act of kindness, nothing more. But a few days later, I saw him again. And again. He just stood there, watching. At first, I chalked it up to coincidence. Then fear set in. Why…

The family history of Patricia Williams is a brilliant illustration of valuing individuality and appreciating diversity. Everyone was immediately drawn to her son Redd’s captivating almond-shaped eyes and brilliant white hair when he was born in 2012. It was quickly discovered that Redd had albinism, a rare genetic disorder marked by the lack of pigment…

This photo was taken in 1986 at Venice Beach, California. Featured in the image are two contestants competing in a bikini contest sponsored by Miller Lite. And if you have a sharp eye, you might recognize that the stunning woman in the background is none other than model Leslee Bremmer. This event drew a massive…

It started as a quiet morning, just another routine visit to my father’s grave. It had been six months since I lost him, and visiting his grave had become my way of coping with the grief. Every time I stood there, I felt a connection to him, even though he was no longer physically with…

When Chris Harvey was hospitalized, his daughter, Angelina, sent her son Peter to check on his condition and ensure that his house was ready for his return. However, Peter and his wife had different plans in mind. When Chris returned home, he found his house in disarray and was taken aback by something shocking that…

Five-year-old Lisa’s innocent phone call set off a chain of events that turned my world upside down. My name is Laura, and I’ve been married to Mark for six years. We have a beautiful daughter named Lisa, who is full of energy and curiosity. One ordinary evening, while Mark was taking a shower, Lisa answered…

An elderly retiree meets a mother with her three children at a bus stop. He makes a surprising sacrifice and receives an unexpected reward for his kindness. Donald was 79 years old, and on cold mornings, he felt every one of those years. That day, he had planned to go to a supermarket 30 km…