In the age of misinformation, rumors have a nasty habit of snowballing into “facts.” One of the more persistent ones floating around is that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deemed a gang leader and human trafficker by two judges. Let’s break that down and separate truth from fiction. Claim #1: “Two judges found him to be…
Deported by Mistake, Imprisoned Abroad: What the Case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Says About Justice, Sovereignty, and American Accountability
The saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not just another bureaucratic mishap swept under the rug. It’s a constitutional crossroads, a diplomatic standoff, and a gut-check moment for a nation that prides itself on being a beacon of justice and due process. At the heart of this story is a Maryland father, a lawful resident,…
Tariff Tweaks and Tech Toys: Is Trump’s Smartphone Exemption a Smart Move?
So, here's the headline that's got economists buzzing and tech execs breathing a cautious sigh of relief: President Trump’s administration has officially exempted smartphones and computers from all “reciprocal” tariffs. That includes the base 10% tariff slapped on all imports and the 125% scorcher that was aimed squarely at China. But before you go thinking…
Tariffs, Trade, and Tough Talk: How Should America Respond to China’s Latest Salvo?
Well, here we go again. Another round in the ongoing heavyweight bout between the United States and China. Yesterday, China raised tariffs on American goods to a whopping 125%—a direct response to the U.S. upping its own tariffs to 145%. It’s like watching two toddlers in a sandbox throwing handfuls of gravel at each other…
Love, Not Lies: Why Christians Should Oppose the Kelly Loving Act
Colorado is currently considering a new piece of legislation called the Kelly Loving Act. On paper, it claims to protect transgender individuals — especially minors — by treating misgendering and deadnaming as forms of “coercive control” in family law cases. The idea is that if a parent or guardian refuses to use a child’s self-identified…
The Great Trade Shuffle
Well folks, just when you thought you’d seen it all, President Trump went and did that thing again — you know, the one where he lights a fire and then rushes in with a garden hose, saying, “Relax, I’ve got it under control.” Yesterday, Trump abruptly hit pause on his blanket tariffs for most countries…
Righteous Ends Demand Righteous Means
So, the Supreme Court just handed down a decision that looks like a win for President Trump on the surface, but when you scratch a little deeper, it’s actually a warning shot — one that conservatives, constitutionalists, and anyone who still believes in the rule of law would do well to heed. At the heart…
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Truth Bombs: Trump’s High-Stakes Economic Gamble
When President Trump gets behind a podium and starts talking tariffs, you can almost hear the stock market tense up and the media hit DEFCON 1. But here’s the thing—behind the noise, tweets, and headlines, there’s a legitimate frustration driving Trump’s trade strategy: the American economy isn’t working for everyone anymore, and it hasn’t been…
Do Tariffs Work? Only If You Know How to Use Them
There’s a meme making the rounds that says, “If tariffs don’t work, then why does nearly every other country on earth use them?” It’s got that smug, sarcastic vibe, but buried in the snark is actually a worthwhile question—so let’s take it seriously for a second. So... do tariffs work? The short answer? Sometimes. But…
Should Christians Engage in Politics?
Politics. That one word can turn a perfectly peaceful Sunday lunch into a debate club, make church small groups nervously sip their coffee, and transform your once-wholesome Facebook feed into a minefield of memes, arguments, and Scripture taken way out of context. It’s a battlefield—not just of ideas, but of worldviews, emotions, and deeply held…
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