I am deeply frustrated by the so-called “peaceful protests” currently taking place in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and other cities across the country. I’m also saddened to hear that an even larger protest is…
We keep hearing about investigation after investigation in Washington, but where are the charges? Where are the arrests? I’m not calling for people to be indicted without evidence, but it’s hard to ignore the pattern.
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
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.
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…