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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Highlights the Real Issue: Congress Must Act on Reform
Immigration enforcement is once again at the forefront of American politics. The Trump administration has made clear its intention to...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Sep 33 min read
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Executive Power in the 21st Century: Practical Necessity or Democratic Risk?
By Dr. Levino L Johnson Jr., Ph.D. [Public Policy] In the span of just a few weeks, one could argue that the U.S. political landscape has...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Jul 43 min read
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America’s New Foreign Policy Dilemma: Can the U.S. Lead While Europe Steps Up?
For decades, America has been the backbone of global security, carrying much of the weight for NATO and international stability. But as...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Feb 235 min read
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The Mandate of a Nation: Analyzing the Implications of President Trump’s Electoral and perhaps Popular Vote Victory
Credit for the above photo obtained online: The Associated Press, 2024. In an election season that gripped the nation and the world,...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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Asymmetrical Threats at the U.S. Southern Border: An Obvious National Security Concern.
A recent NBC news story about 600 migrants with suspected ties to Venezuelan gangs entering the U.S. highlights the growing security...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Oct 23, 20244 min read
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Great Power Competition and U.S. Geopolitical Challenges
I delve into this profound transformation, exploring how a potential Russian triumph could reshape the global stage, challenge the...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Jan 16, 20245 min read
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A New Geopolitical Landscape: Plausible Outcomes and Implications of the Ukraine-Russia War
The current Ukraine-Russia conflict has entered a critical stage, in which, some would argue, the two states have reached a stalemate....

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Jan 12, 20245 min read
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The Dual Threats of Global Affairs: Analyzing the Russian-Ukraine and Hamas-Israel Conflicts
Biden’s conundrum: A world aflame with Ukraine and Hamas In an era of 24-hour news cycles, Twitter trends, and fleeting global attention,...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Navigating the Risks of AI: Safeguarding our Children's Future and the American Dream
By: Levino L Johnson, Ph.D. As we continue to embrace technological advancements, we must also consider their consequences on our...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Feb 25, 20233 min read
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The Harsh Reality of the U.S. Southern Border Crisis: Tackling the Gray Rhino with Effective Policy
Almost every few weeks, we hear on the news about the border crisis, but have we as a nation really considered why this story is...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Feb 23, 20235 min read
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Modern Society: A Potential Collision Course?
By: Dr. Levino L Johnson Jr., Ph.D, February 17, 2023. The acceleration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting various facets of...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Feb 17, 20234 min read
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Change or Charity: It’s our Choice!
I still remember the day I left military service as a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (E-6). I was about 29 years old and just completed my...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Dec 20, 20206 min read
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Does My Life Have Value? A Discussion on Black on Black vs. Police on Black Shootings/Deaths.
Today, in America, the call for change towards how black Americans are treated, especially with their interaction with law enforcement...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Aug 26, 20205 min read
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America, The Declining Superpower? A Discussion on China’s and Russia’s Challenge to American Power
Today, the United States of America remains a unipolar-super power that is unmatched when compared to any other country in the world. The...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Aug 9, 20208 min read
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Does having a Ph.D. Mean Moving Back to the 'Hood' to Help People That Look Like Me?
One of the biggest questions I receive from people in the black community when they learn that I will soon be a Ph.D. (Doctorates in...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Jul 27, 20206 min read
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A New Generation, A New Social Contract Demanded!
As I watch the news and witness our youth and newer generations come to the streets in solidarity, what comes to mind is change. No, I am...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Jul 25, 20204 min read
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You Need Help? Deeper Conversations on Real Friends or Fakes.
Although I am only 35 years old, I would say that I’ve gained wisdom beyond my years. My life has been marked, not only by the...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Jul 24, 20204 min read
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Success or Failure, It's 50/50 Right?
Growing up in Buffalo, NY, with my mother, God rest her soul, and my six other brothers and sisters were hard. I mean, we had a hard...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Jul 22, 20206 min read
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Just One Big Melting Pot?
These days whenever I turn the news on, all I see and hear are stories about COVID-19, President Trump failures, and race issues that...

Dr. Johnson -UnTangled Talk
Jul 16, 20204 min read
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Who is this guy?
Hello everyone, Welcome to my new Blog: UnTangled Talk! My aim when creating this blog is to start discussions on topics that happen...

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Jul 14, 20202 min read
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