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Key West Sued Over Rainbow Fence Fines By Lesbian Couple

Dan Veld May 13, 2026

Two Key West residents have taken the city to court after being hit with a $250-a-day fine for painting rainbow pickets on their fence, arguing the penalty tramples their constitutional rights. They say the paint

Engage Small Business Voters Now, GOP Must Win 2026

Kevin Parker May 12, 2026

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the deciding block for 2026. This piece looks at how taxes, regulation, and recent policy changes shape their politics and why Republicans should make Main Street

Vatican Continues Dialogue With German Bishops Over Same-Sex Blessings

Erica Carlin May 12, 2026

The Vatican’s Secretary of State says talks are ongoing with German bishops about blessings proposed for same-sex couples, and he cautioned that moving to formal sanctions would be premature. This article unpacks what that cautious

Trump Signals Negotiations, Pro-Lifers Uncertain About July Deadline

Erica Carlin May 12, 2026

President Trump sidestepped a direct answer when asked about continuing to block Planned Parenthood funding in upcoming budget talks, calling the matter “very thorny” and saying it is “under negotiation,” which leaves pro-life conservatives guessing

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Pleads Guilty, Resigns Over PRC Ties

Dan Veld May 12, 2026

The mayor of a Southern California city has agreed to plead guilty to serving as an agent for the People’s Republic of China, resigned her office, and now faces federal charges that underline a serious

Compare Kindle And Paperbacks, Preserve Reading Rituals

Dan Veld May 12, 2026

The new world of e-readers promised convenience and a tiny library in your hand, but this piece argues that physical books still hold a powerful, irreplaceable pull. It traces the Kindle’s debut, a spouse’s switch

Accused White House Assassin Pleads Not Guilty, Lawyers Seek Disqualification

Dan Veld May 12, 2026

Cole Tomas Allen has pleaded not guilty to a slate of federal charges tied to an alleged attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump, while his defense has moved to disqualify prosecutors and legal questions about

Xi Weighs Releasing Jimmy Lai Before Trump Meeting

David Gregoire May 12, 2026

This piece looks at the diplomatic moment between President Trump and Xi Jinping and why a single summit can carry outsized moral and strategic weight, focusing on the dictator’s grip on power, the symbolic value

California Voters Must Demand Change, Steve Hilton Says

David Gregoire May 12, 2026

Steve Hilton has burst into California politics as a voice promising a sharp break from the status quo, arguing that the state’s spiraling costs and public-safety failures come from long Democratic dominance. This piece looks

Vatican Proposes Rethink Of Catholic Teaching On Homosexuality

Erica Carlin May 12, 2026

The Vatican’s move to float a document that suggests a ‘reconsideration’ of Catholic teaching on homosexuality has drawn sharp reaction, with Fr. Donald Haggerty calling the development ‘stunning.’ This piece looks at why that language

Trump Urges Release Of Jimmy Lai, Criticizes China

Erica Carlin May 12, 2026

President Trump said he plans to raise the case of Jimmy Lai when he meets with Xi Jinping, framing it as both a human rights issue and a matter of clear American interest. The conversation

Virginia Democrats Seek SCOTUS Stay After Court Tosses Gerrymander

Dan Veld May 12, 2026

The Virginia Supreme Court gutted a Democrat-backed ballot move this week, and what followed looked less like legal strategy and more like a scramble. Officials rushed filings to the U.S. Supreme Court, flubbed basic court

Huntington Beach Teens On E-Bikes Attack Scooter Rider, One Arrested

Dan Veld May 12, 2026

A man riding a scooter with his wife was assaulted on the Huntington Beach boardwalk after a large group of teens on e-bikes gathered there, according to reports. He was hit in the face with

El Cajon Mayor Sues California AG Over Welfare Checks Ban

Doug Goldsmith May 12, 2026

I never planned to sue my own state, but recent decisions by Sacramento forced our hand. This piece explains why El Cajon took California Attorney General Rob Bonta to court, the law at the center

Teen Takeovers Surge, Cities Demand Tougher Prosecutors

Doug Goldsmith May 12, 2026

We are watching a collapse of order on our streets driven by what the media calls “teen takeovers,” and this piece argues plain things: these events reveal a loss of fear of authority and God,

Bishop Schneider Warns Report Usurps God’s Authority, Echoes Serpent

Erica Carlin May 12, 2026

Bishop Schneider publicly criticized a recent synod report that suggested moving “beyond” current Church teaching on homosexuality, arguing the recommendation crosses a theological line and risks undermining core doctrines. He compared the report’s impulse to

Hungarian Cardinal Hospitalized, Appeals For Urgent Prayers

Erica Carlin May 12, 2026

The Hungarian cardinal has been hospitalized and is asking for prayers, according to sources close to him. This article traces what is known, how faith communities typically respond to such news, and why requests for

US Inflation Climbs To 3.8% As Brent Oil Tops $104

Dan Veld May 12, 2026

The U.S. is dealing with fresh inflation pressure as oil spikes tied to the Iran conflict push prices up, wages lag, and politics scramble for a narrative. Energy costs are the headline driver, lawmakers are

Mamdani Proposes East Harlem City Supermarket, Promises Lower Prices

Dan Veld May 12, 2026

I’ll take apart Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for city-run supermarkets, question the term “food deserts.”, compare real prices and choices on the ground, point out who actually needs help, and suggest what practical fixes look

Spencer Pratt Calls Out City Leadership In Mother’s Day Video

Dan Veld May 12, 2026

Spencer Pratt released a hard-hitting Mother’s Day video that puts a face on the failures many Angelenos blame on city leadership, and the ad spotlights his family’s loss while making a clear case for political

Israel Expels Popular Shepherd’s Field Pastor Over Occupation Claim

Erica Carlin May 12, 2026

Israeli authorities have expelled Shepherd’s Field pastor Fr. Louis Salman after he publicly confirmed that Israel is an ‘occupation power.’ The move has intensified concerns about pressures on Christian communities in the Holy Land and

German Couple Sentenced For Locking Children Over COVID Fears

Dan Veld May 12, 2026

This article describes a disturbing case out of Oviedo, Spain, where a German couple was convicted after police found three children kept almost entirely isolated during the pandemic years. It walks through the discovery, the

Saint John’s, College Of Saint Benedict Affirm LGBT Event Compliance

Erica Carlin May 11, 2026

Two Minnesota colleges have publicly defended a campus event that some found controversial, saying the activity fits within their institutional approach and standards. Administrators emphasized that the program aligns with their mission while also stressing

Tennessee Rep Justin Pearson Yells At State Troopers, Sparking Outrage

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson drew sharp criticism after a heated confrontation with state troopers during a redistricting special session, using charged language that shocked onlookers and commentators. BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock and others condemned the

Trump Orders Domestic Glyphosate Production To Bolster Food Security

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

President Trump used the Defense Production Act to secure domestic manufacturing of glyphosate-based herbicides and elemental phosphorus, arguing that relying on foreign suppliers—especially China—threatens America’s food supply. This piece explains why that move matters for

British Columbia Leader Uses Abortion Rights To Divert Voters

Erica Carlin May 11, 2026

This piece looks at a common political move in British Columbia: the provincial leader is leaning hard into championing abortion “rights” while the economy and everyday concerns are slipping. It checks how that strategy works

FBI Veteran Reveals How One Question Exposes Spies

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

Wayne Barnes spent decades reading people and finding the gaps between what they say and what they mean, and his stories show how small, human slips often expose huge lies. This piece walks through the

Alleged Florida Man Stabs Grandmother 11 Times On Mother’s Day

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

The story details a disturbing Mother’s Day attack in West Palm Beach where a 29-year-old man is accused of stabbing his grandmother 11 times after a request to help with groceries, sparking a violent scene

FBI Accelerates AI Integration, Boosts Child Exploitation Response

David Gregoire May 11, 2026

I stepped into the FBI determined to pull it out of the past and give agents modern tools so they can protect communities better and faster. This piece walks through the technology overhaul, how artificial

Why Top Earners Already Shoulder Most Federal And State Taxes

Kevin Parker May 11, 2026

This piece rips open the empty slogan “fair share” and shows what rich Americans actually pay across income, sales, property, investment and estate taxes, why vague calls for higher levies ignore incentives, and why the

Catholic Church Faces Crisis, Bishop Joseph Strickland Warns

Erica Carlin May 11, 2026

Bishop Joseph Strickland, speaking in a candid interview, lays out his concerns about the state of the Catholic Church and calls for a renewed focus on truth, conscience, and pastoral care. He frames the crisis

Quantum Research Suggests Intuition May Be Time Echo, Scientists Say

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

Recent quantum experiments are hinting that time might behave differently at tiny scales, allowing information to move in both directions without the sci-fi baggage of time machines or paradoxes. Scientists report that some micro-level processes

James Cameron Sued Over Neytiri Likeness And Promotional Use

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

The new lawsuit claims a long-running tension between the themes sold by the Avatar films and how one Indigenous actress says she was treated behind the scenes, alleging her likeness was used without consent; the

Iran Moves Hundreds Of Millions In Crypto During Blackout

Brittany Mays May 11, 2026

When missiles were arcing over the region, Iran’s covert financial moves were happening on a different battlefield: the blockchain. Crypto wallets tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard emptied in hours, and that war chest flowed to

Cosmetology Schools Threatened, DOE Rule Could Cut Federal Aid

Erica Carlin May 11, 2026

The Department of Education’s proposed gainful employment rule threatens to shut down cosmetology and barber programs by judging their worth with one rigid earnings test, and that would wreck a proven path to independence for

Inclusion Faces Guarded Access, Bishop Mutsaerts Warns

Erica Carlin May 11, 2026

Bishop Mutsaerts has called out a strain of Catholic activism that says it champions inclusion while sidelining centuries of tradition, and his words demand a serious look at how churches balance welcome with truth. This

Bishops Have Not Commented, Including Franz Jung, So Far

Erica Carlin May 11, 2026

The bishops’ silence about a high-profile church event in Germany that featured BDSM and lesbian groups is raising questions and frustration among the faithful, with Bishop Franz Jung listed as a co-host but offering no

Mental Health Screening Pushes People Into Repeated Suicide Questions

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

I went to the doctor for a minor issue and got redirected into the mental health pipeline, where “stress and anxiety” quickly became the catchall diagnosis. What followed was an intake ritual that felt legalistic,

Trump Celebrates Young Athletes, Praises Fitness Efforts Today

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

President Donald Trump brought a different energy to a simple White House moment when he rolled out the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, mixing jokes and coaching with Cabinet members and kids who play everything from

Biden Administration Merger Block Leaves Spirit Travelers Stranded

David Gregoire May 11, 2026

Summer travel is heading into chaos as fares spike and a budget carrier collapses after a high-profile merger was blocked, leaving families, workers and competition on the losing end. The fallout traces back to Washington

Homan Vows To Deploy ICE Agents To New York Despite Hochul

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

Our nation’s frontline protectors deserve steady pay and unwavering support, and when funding freezes happen the consequences are immediate and dangerous. This piece looks at how a funding standoff left Homeland Security teams exposed and

Trump Affirms Vaccines, Questions Baby Vaccination Practices

Erica Carlin May 11, 2026

President Trump sparked a debate when he balanced support for vaccines with a vivid concern about what infants receive, saying “I believe in vaccines” but also lamenting that “beautiful little babies” have a “big glass

Mutsaerts Leaves ICU After Tree Crash, Now Responsive

Erica Carlin May 11, 2026

Bishop Mutsaerts was badly hurt when his car struck a tree on the side of the road while he was returning from a retreat center where he had been hearing confessions, and he is now

Virginia Democrats Weigh Purging Supreme Court After Ruling

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

The Virginia high court just tossed a brazen attempt to rewrite maps and hand Democrats 10 of 11 seats, and now some in the party are reportedly plotting to purge the state Supreme Court to

Robert Downey Jr. Challenges Influencers, Warns About False Celebrity

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

Robert Downey Jr. pushed back on the influencer era, calling out the rise of quick fame and the culture that feeds it, and he warned how that shift affects artists, audiences and even his own

Biden Officials Used Title IX To Pressure Christian Schools, DOJ Says

Dan Veld May 11, 2026

The Department of Justice report from the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias paints a picture of federal policy stretching a 2020 Supreme Court decision into a tool for enforcing one particular view of gender

Accountability Demands Tough Questions Of Political Leaders

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

This piece argues that sharp, simple questions cut through political noise and force accountability, drawing lessons from Ronald Reagan, Watergate, biblical challenges, and recent debates about competence and policy. It insists that the courage to

Deployed CIA Mothers Sacrifice Family Time On Mother’s Day

Brittany Mays May 10, 2026

On a Mother’s Day a decade ago I was a CIA station chief in a South Asian war zone, missing home while watching other parents try to keep family life intact across long distances. The

Viral TikTok Reveals Literacy Crisis, Parents Reading Declines

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

A viral classroom clip has lit up social media and forced a blunt conversation about the state of reading skills in American schools, parents’ habits, and cultural values tied to language. The clip, commentary from

Restore Motherhood, Shape Faith Through Everyday Discipleship

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

This piece honors mothers and argues that parenting, especially spiritual formation and practical teaching, is a task we cannot outsource; it explores how faith can be woven into daily life, why children and moms need

Climate Alarmism Wastes Trillions, Drives Up Everyday Costs

Erica Carlin May 10, 2026

The big idea here is simple: decades of climate alarm have cost Americans money and peace of mind without delivering the promised apocalypse, and it is time to stop treating alarm as policy. This piece

Some Virginia Democrats Back Plan To Force Early Retirement Of Justices

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

The fight over Virginia’s redistricting decision revealed an audacious plan from some on the left: force early retirements, refill the courts with partisan picks, and undo an unfavorable ruling. This piece lays out how that

GM Pauses EV Roadmap, Shifts Focus Back To Gas Trucks

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

GM’s abrupt pause on its next-generation electric trucks and SUVs has ripped the veil off the political fantasy that the electric transition was on a fixed schedule. The company’s decision to delay and write down

Seattle Surveillance Captures Two Men Assaulting 77-Year-Old

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

The city watched in shock when surveillance footage showed two young men brutally attacking a 77-year-old in downtown Seattle, a case that turned public outrage into leads and arrests. Video released by police helped identify

Georgia Man Arrested After Graphic Threats Against Noem, Bondi

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

A Georgia man has been arrested after posting brutal death threats on X against two prominent conservative figures, with prosecutors detailing graphic messages and the court imposing strict release conditions as the case moves toward

Trump Xi Jinping Meeting Could Free Pastor Detained In China

Karen Givens May 10, 2026

When President Trump meets with Xi Jinping, the world will watch trade and Taiwan policy, but my focus is personal: I am asking a president who talks about strength and American values to use that

Facing Childhood Trauma Reclaims Life Through Faith And Recovery

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

I walk you through a night that changed everything, the years that followed, the way coping turned into chaos, and how faith and recovery rebuilt a life from pieces. This piece centers on trauma, addiction,

M.I.A. Removed From Kid Cudi Tour After Republican Remarks

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

M.I.A. was recently removed from Kid Cudi’s U.S. tour after she told audiences she votes Republican, and the fallout has exposed a raw mix of cancel culture, artistic backlash, and public argument over free expression.

Protect Kids Self Worth From Social Media, Demi Tebow Urges Parents

Ella Ford May 10, 2026

Kids today grow up under a spotlight most of us never had. This piece looks at parenting in a public world, leans on Mary’s example and Scripture, and offers practical habits—grace, preparation, real role models,

Detransitioner Mother Warns Doctors, Platforms Pushed Transition

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

A woman recounts how youthful vulnerability, algorithm-driven communities and medical professionals who urged transition led to permanent physical and emotional harm, and how motherhood reshaped her view of those choices and their consequences. As a

Iran Reduces Oil Output, Risks Long Term Production Decline

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

Iran is burning its own oil and hauling crude in pickup trucks while Americans pay sky-high gasoline prices, and that contradiction is testing global energy markets and U.S. security. This piece looks at how Iran’s

Judiciary Panel Advances GUARD Act, Threatens Free Speech

Dan Veld May 10, 2026

The rise of artificial intelligence is creating real policy pressure in Washington, and lawmakers are rushing proposals that could restrict how chatbots work and how people interact with them. This piece argues that bills like

White House Considers Executive Order Regulating AI Cybersecurity

Dan Veld May 9, 2026

The government is finally taking the fast-growing risks of artificial intelligence seriously, especially when it comes to cyberattacks that scale at machine speed. This piece argues that targeted federal action—centered on a NIST-led, industry-backed, machine-readable