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White Paper: Space Exploration and Colonization as a Liminal Space for Human Civilization

Posted on September 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Space exploration and colonization represent more than technological or scientific frontiers; they constitute a liminal space in the development of human civilization. Liminality—defined as the threshold between two states of being—captures the ambiguous, transitional quality of humanity’s current … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Governance Failures in U.S. Territories: The Case of Epstein Island and Ongoing Oversight Vulnerabilities

Posted on August 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) illustrates not only individual criminality but also systemic governance failures in America’s unincorporated territories. Weak oversight, blurred lines between federal and local authority, and gaps … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Deuteronomy 4 and the Inheritance of Outer Space

Posted on August 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper explores the concept of outer space as a human heritage through the interpretive lens of Deuteronomy 4 and the Hebrew theological vocabulary it employs. The passage situates Israel’s inheritance of the land as a gift from … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Between Identities: The Insecurity and Anxiety of Transitioning from One Identity to Another

Posted on August 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Identity is not a static possession but an evolving construct shaped by personal experiences, social roles, and cultural recognition. Transitions between identities—whether in terms of class, profession, nationality, culture, or other defining aspects—often bring a profound sense of … Continue reading →

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The Day The Lights Went Out In Eatonville

Posted on June 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Throughout my entire life, I have had the strange proclivity of being in the wrong place at the right time. For much of my life, this brought me a certain sense of frustration and even misery, but eventually I realized … Continue reading →

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Quicknotes From A Chehalis City Jail

Posted on April 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

On the one hand, my trip to the Lewis County Courthouse this afternoon was a bit of a bust. After picking up an associate from doing some farmwork, I tried to finish a work project after doing a quick change … Continue reading →

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The Origins of Florida Man and Florida’s Distinctive Reputation

Posted on April 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

The “Florida Man” phenomenon has become a defining element of Florida’s modern cultural identity. This unusual reputation for bizarre news stories and eccentric behavior has complex origins rooted in several interconnected factors. Origins of “Florida Man” The term “Florida Man” … Continue reading →

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On Citizenship By Investment

Posted on February 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

I remember feeling somewhat odd the first time I heard about citizenship by investment. I was visiting St. Lucia and had made it through one of their international airports and been reminded about the nation’s “discreet banking,” and I was … Continue reading →

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The Potential Benefits of Regional Autonomy in Conflict-Prone Areas

Posted on February 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction Throughout history, various regions of the world have experienced significant tensions due to their forced inclusion within national borders that do not align with their cultural, linguistic, or economic identities. Many of these regions would likely experience fewer problems … Continue reading →

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Traveling Close To The Gorge

Posted on February 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Iykyk, The South Gorge area of Mount Ararat, located in eastern Turkey near the borders with Armenia and Iran, is a rugged and remote region that attracts trekkers and mountaineers. Here are the main travel routes and the closest cities/towns … Continue reading →

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