A mass shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, leaving 17 people injured and two children dead. Authorities confirmed the gunman, who is believed to have fired through church windows into a space where children were praying, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara stated that 14 […]
Patriotism Revisited: A Small-Town Celebration and the Enduring Legacy of Walter Berns
Even as elites dismiss patriotism, small-town ceremonies and Walter Berns’s Making Patriots remind us that liberty cannot survive without love of country. In a New England neighborhood where July 4 is a cherished tradition, residents gather to honor their nation’s birthday with an honor guard, flag-raising, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a local address after […]
Trump’s Counterrevolution: A Battle for America’s Future
When Donald Trump entered office, he faced choices that had confronted previous Republican leaders—Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush. They grappled with whether to shrink government and reduce deficits or slow growth while cutting taxes. They debated using American power to restore deterrence through targeted military actions or avoiding ground wars. […]
Trump’s Bold Plan to Shrink Federal Bureaucracy Faces Challenges
President Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to downsize the federal government has ignited intense debate over its feasibility. Through executive orders, spending freezes, and furloughs, the administration claims to be curbing wasteful spending, restoring individual liberties, and reclaiming American sovereignty. However, critics argue that such measures are temporary and vulnerable to legal challenges, operational chaos, and […]
The Triumph of Courage Over Fear: America’s 2024 Election Reaffirms Self-Governance
In the 2024 presidential election, the American people demonstrated a clear rejection of fear-based rhetoric, choosing instead to embrace an optimistic vision for their nation. President Donald Trump’s victory underscored this shift, as his campaign presented a bold appeal to the collective spirit of the populace rather than relying on government-centric solutions. The Democratic Party’s […]
The Constitution Is Not the Threat—Those Who Fear It Are
Our Constitution is not dangerous. But the people who are threatened by it—all of them: politicians, academics, journalists, activists—are. Ah, the left. Ever ready to burn the foundations of America to the ground in pursuit of… progress. The latest example is a New York Times article by Jennifer Szalai titled, “The Constitution Is Sacred. Is […]
The Decline of American Global Dominance: A Shift in Power Dynamics
If we want our country to be safe and powerful, we should start on the firm foundations of respect for peace, human life, and other nations’ sovereignty. During Bush’s years as president, Democrats frequently criticized his foreign policy, complaining that he acted like a cowboy, pursuing wars unilaterally without the imprimatur of the “international community.” […]
Trump’s Economic Vision: A Call for Strategic Advisors in the 2024 Race
The 2024 presidential campaign has spotlighted the urgent need for advisors who grasp economic statecraft and industrial policy, particularly as former President Donald Trump seeks to rebuild his political coalition. The Heritage Foundation, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), and Governor Ron DeSantis have all failed to replicate the formula that propelled Trump to victory […]
The Sleep of the Giant: A Call to Wake Up Against the Totalitarian Threat
It is time for the sleeping giant to wake up again and to stand against today’s totalitarian union. To win the ideological war and conduct a victorious strategy, America must be strong. “We have awakened a sleeping giant.” These words are attributed to Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, the mastermind behind the Pearl Harbor attack. Whoever said […]
The Truth About January 6: A Defiant Stand Against Tyranny
If the truth shall prevail, here is how history will remember January 6: peaceful demonstrators were finally fed up with a government that had become outwardly tyrannical. The following commentary was adapted from remarks delivered at an event in Toms River, New Jersey, by the Patriot Freedom Project, an organization committed to shedding light on […]