November 3rd Is Bigger Than Trump: The Next Two Years Are on the Ballot
George P. Brooks argues that the November 3rd midterms are about congressional power, accountability and the responsibility to govern, with the final two years of Trump’s presidency at stake.
The SAVE America Act: Why Supporters Back Proof of Citizenship and Voter ID
The SAVE America Act would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and photo ID to vote. Matt Hays examines the arguments surrounding the proposal.
Barefoot Into the Fire: Just to Save His Neighbor
When flames overtook his elderly neighbor’s home, Missouri teacher Clint Schneider didn’t stand back. Barefoot, he broke through a locked door and went inside to bring her to safety.
Definition of the Day: Enumerated Powers
How much power does the Constitution actually give Congress? Genxpatriot explains enumerated powers, Article I, Section 8, and the Tenth Amendment.
They Demanded Answers. Now the Grand Jury Report Is Public.
After months of public demands for answers, a redacted grand jury report is out. Kristan O’Connor weighs what its release means—and what it still cannot answer.
Why I Plant Locust Trees
TD Simon reflects on planting locust trees at 60, the responsibility of preserving liberty and faith, and leaving something lasting for future generations.
Sergeant Siwash: The Marine Duck Who Went to War, Fought a Rooster at Tarawa and Became a WWII Legend
A duck won in a New Zealand raffle followed the Marines into World War II, went ashore at Tarawa, battled a rooster and received a citation for bravery. The story of Sergeant Siwash is somehow even stranger than it sounds.
Definition of the Day: Checks and Balances
GenXPatriot examines checks and balances through four major Supreme Court cases involving presidential power, judicial injunctions and the constitutional limits placed on Congress.
U.S. Space Force Confirms It Has Weapons in Orbit
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirmed that the United States has “on-orbit space control weapons” — and said the decision to acknowledge them was intentional.
The Lindsay Clancy Cult Has Lost the Plot
George P. Brooks argues that compassion for mental illness should not push Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy out of the center of the story surrounding their deaths.
If John F. Kennedy Were Alive Today, Would He Still Be a Democrat?
John F. Kennedy called Americans to service, confronted Soviet communism, strengthened national defense and championed tax reductions to encourage economic growth. TD Simon asks whether the Democratic icon would recognize his party today.
Without Accountability, There Is No Deterrence
Laws mean little when offenders and the public no longer believe consequences will follow. TD Simon argues that justice requires mercy, due process and rehabilitation—but also meaningful accountability for repeat violent offenders and a system that protects victims.
Foreign Cyber Threats Target U.S. Infrastructure as Trump Declares Grid Emergency
Matt Hays examines mounting cyber threats to U.S. critical infrastructure after federal agencies warned of Iranian-affiliated attacks and the Justice Department disrupted tools used by Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting sensitive American networks.
From Refugee to Warrior: Trump Nominates Hung Cao for Secretary of the Navy
TD Simon reflects on the extraordinary journey of Hung Cao, who fled Vietnam as a child, spent decades serving in the U.S. Navy and is now President Trump’s nominee to become the permanent Secretary of the Navy.
Nearly 25 Years After 9/11 — And Still No Final Trial
Nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed still has not faced a final trial. TD Simon examines the latest setback after a military judge excluded Mohammed’s 2007 FBI statements from evidence and a trial date was pushed to 2028.
Kay’s Corner: Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Creator
Right Wing Kay looks back at the lessons she wishes she understood before becoming a creator, from handling criticism and obsessing over numbers to finding her own voice and meeting people who make the entire experience worthwhile.
The Great American Erasure: What the Left Renamed, Removed and Canceled
From Aunt Jemima and the Washington Redskins to military installations, street names and historic monuments, Matt Hays compiles a sweeping list of American names and symbols changed, removed or retired during years of cultural and political battles.
MAGA Better Start Talking About the Damn Grocery Bill Again
George P. Brooks argues that MAGA cannot afford to lose sight of the cost of everyday life. With grocery, gasoline, housing and other household expenses still squeezing working Americans, he warns Republicans not to let Democrats reclaim affordability as their issue heading into the midterms.
WHEN FEDERAL JUDGES TRY TO RUN THE COUNTRY
TD Simon examines the growing battle over nationwide injunctions, lower federal courts, presidential authority, judicial review and where constitutional checks on federal judges should begin.
THE LINDSAY CLANCY CASE EXPOSES AMERICA’S ACCOUNTABILITY CRISIS
The Lindsay Clancy case forces an uncomfortable question: where does compassion for mental illness end and personal accountability begin? George P. Brooks examines justice, responsibility and the three children at the center of the case.