Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.






Federal Court Won’t Dismiss Lawsuit Filed By Woman Who Inspired “Baby Reindeer”

In her complaint, plaintiff Fiona Harvey says that “Baby Reindeer” told “brutal lies” about her, and her life story, to more than 50 million viewers around the world. The series details the struggle of an amateur comedian, “Donny Dunn,” who encounters Scott while waiting tables part-time at a London bar. Scott then becomes infatuated with Dunn, aggressively stalking him until she is eventually arrested and convicted.




Department of Justice Sues to Stop Alabama from “Purging” Voter Rolls

“As Election Day approaches, it is critical that Alabama redress voter confusion resulting from its list maintenance mailings sent in violation of federal law,” the Justice Department said in a statement. “Officials across the country should take heed of the National Voter Registration Act’s clear and unequivocal restrictions on systematic list maintenance efforts that fall within 90 days of an election.”



Smartmatic and Newsmax Settle Defamation Claim

“We are very pleased to have secured the completion of the case against Newsmax,” Smartmatic said in a statement. “We are now looking forward to our court day against Fox Corp. and Fox News for their disinformation campaign. Lying to the American people has consequences. Smartmatic will not stop until the perpetrators are held accountable.”