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The 8:00 P.M. Threat: When Rule Breakers Become World Breakers

It is April 7, 3:00 PM ET. In five hours, at 8:00 PM ET, the ten-day deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz expires – and with it, President Donald Trump’s promise to release “all Hell.” In previous … Continue reading →

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Birthright Citizenship Under Attack: Trump’s Challenge to the 14th Amendment

There is a sentence in the United States Constitution that is not a suggestion. It is not a “guideline.” It is not a tweet sent in the middle of the night to satisfy a base of supporters who believe the … Continue reading →

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The Blueprint for a Registry: How the “Penn List” is a Threat to Every Minority in America

[LIVE UPDATE: March 31, 2026] — U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert has issued a ruling in the EEOC vs. Penn case. Scroll to the bottom of this post for the latest details on the Court’s order and Penn’s plan to … Continue reading →

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War: The Reality Behind the Rose-Colored Glasses

As the glasses shatter, we face the bloody reality of Operation Epic Fury and the cost of impulse. Edwin Starr’s iconic anthem famously asks, “War… what is it good for?” and answers with a resounding “Absolutely nothing!” It’s a sentiment … Continue reading →

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The Punctuation of Liberty: When the Period Is No Longer Enough

The legal battle between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Senator Mark Kelly reached a constitutional boiling point this week. The stakes were significant: executive authority, military discipline, and the First Amendment rights of a retired service member. But one of … Continue reading →

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The Rule of Law Be Damned: The Human Cost of Unbridled Power

In a federal courtroom in Texas on January 31, 2026, Judge Fred Biery issued a ruling that should shake the conscience of the country. “Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and … Continue reading →

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