OPINION: I recently had a powerful realization about myself: I have an overwhelming need to be right. If you know me, you're probably thinking, "No Shit, Sherlock. Tell me something new." But here's the thing: This isn't just about stubbornly clinging to an opinion. For me, being "right" often means I need others to see me as a great guy who always does the right thing.

OPINION: An editorial on the state of the state by Jonas Edwin Sills -- Whilst driving on Ocean Avenue in my beloved hometown of Long Beach, California, I was struck by an image that can only be accurately shown by seeing the photo below. Go ahead and look now if you’d like, or wait for it for a interesting surprise.