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A CANDID REFLECTION OF AMERICAN POLITICS AND THE NEED FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

In the United States, our political structure is dominated by two major parties, Republicans and Democrats. While alternative parties such as the Green Party or the Libertarian Party exist, they rarely achieve meaningful traction at…

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HOW CAN TRADITIONAL DEMOCRATS STILL SUPPORT THIS RADICAL AGENDA

For generations, many Americans voted Democrat out of a deep belief in working-class values, civil rights, freedom of religion, and care for the vulnerable. But today’s Democratic Party has morphed into something nearly unrecognizable to…

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THE PARTY OF “FOR AND AGAINST”: A LEGACY OF POLITICAL CONTRADICTIONS

To quote John Kerry’s infamous gaffe during the 2004 presidential campaign: “I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it.” He was referencing a supplemental appropriation for military operations in Iraq…

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The First 100 Days of President Trump

(these statistics are taken directly from the White House press release) The U.S. economy saw strong job growth with 177,000 new jobs added in April. Multiple major companies, including IBM, Pratt Industries, Merck, Amgen, and…

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REASONS TRUMP DOESN’T NEED TO GIVE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DUE PROCESS

Illegal Entry is a Crime, Not a Civil Rights IssueCrossing the border illegally is a crime (8 U.S.C. § 1325) and, like criminals caught in the act, illegals don’t get the full constitutional rights of…

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FROM CHEBANSE TO THE CROSSROADS; A CONSERVATIVE’S REFLECTION ON AMERICAN TODAY

As most of you likely know, I grew up in Chebanse, Illinois, a small town of about a thousand people where everyone knew your name and your word still meant something. It was there, in…

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IS THE TREASURY DEPT. PROTECTING POLITICIANS INVOLVED IN MONEY LAUNDERING?

When the U.S. Department of the Treasury decided to weaken the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), it sent shock waves through law enforcement agencies, anti-corruption advocates, and those of us who can still smell a rat.

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GUARDING DEMOCRACY AND THE CHALLENGE OF JUDICIAL ACTIVISM

Growing up in the vibrant community of Chebanse, IL, and attending Clifton Central High School, I learned about the three branches of the U.S. government. It’s surprising to see how many people today, even college…

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The Democratic Party: A Shift Away from Core Values?

The Democratic Party, once the party of John F. Kennedy and champions of the middle class, has undergone a radical transformation over the years. While Democrats once stood for strong American values, working-class support,…

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Karoline Leavitt: Rising Star and Trump’s Fearless Press Secretary

At just 26 years old, Karoline Leavitt has taken Washington by storm as President Trump’s press secretary. Her meteoric rise in conservative politics is a testament to her dedication, work ethic, and unshakable commitment to…

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