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In my last post, I noted that “Modern technology amplifies political and religious polarization. Digital platforms don’t just connect us; they often actively sort us into groups that reinforce our existing fears.” Today, we are going to look under the hood. We are going to examine the exact playbook influencers and political actors use to turn…
America is not a Christian nation. The United States is not, legally or officially, a Christian nation. The U.S. Constitution is a secular document that does not mention Christianity or Jesus Christ, and it explicitly prohibits religious tests for public office. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion and prohibits the government from establishing a…
Illinois is the first, and currently the only state, to pass a law banning financial institutions from charging swipe fees on taxes and tips. While banks and lobbyists are running ads claiming Illinois’ new swipe fee law (IFPA) hurts workers, the reality is the opposite. The law protects tips from being “skimmed” by banks, potentially…
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My recent foray into political commentary usually results in crickets rather than clicks, and I’m okay with that. I don’t write for the stats; I do it because I must. As an American, a veteran, and a concerned citizen, I feel a duty to stand up for others—not just for what affects me personally, but…
I woke up this morning to multiple reports on TV, social media, and online papers, that the Trump Administration has threatened to revoke broadcasting licenses of news outlets that post “distortions“ about the US/Iran conflict. Speaking of distortions, President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have described the conflict with Iran using several…
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22) was passed by the House in April 2025 and is currently stalled in the Senate due to opposition. A re-brand of the bill, the SAVE America Act (S. 1383), was introduced in early 2026 to, in part, strengthen proof-of-citizenship requirements for federal voting. KEY SENATE BILLS…
‘We didn’t start this war, but under President Trump, we’re finishing it.’ With those words, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth kicked off a news conference that leaned heavily on historical grievances rather than current intelligence. By framing the current strikes as a necessary response to ’47 long years’ of ‘savage, one-sided‘ Iranian aggression, Hegseth sought to justify unilateral action without…
Did you know that some for-profit detention owners are getting incredibly rich—and we’re the ones picking up the tab? It’s true. Our tax dollars are fueling a massive, private industry that is quietly booming under the radar. In 2025, Congress approved a staggering $45 billion to expand immigration detention. To put that in perspective, that’s a 265% increase…