Starting this New Year, Delaware’s Medicaid program now covers abortion services without cost-sharing. By 2026, private and state-regulated insurance plans will be required to do the same. The state heralds this as an effort to enhance "reproductive healthcare access." But let’s be clear: abortion is not healthcare. Abortion Isn’t Healthcare At its core, healthcare exists…
Tragedy in New Orleans: A Call for Compassion, Community, and Action
On New Year's Day 2025, a tragic event unfolded in New Orleans' French Quarter when a truck, driven by 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, plowed into a crowd of revelers, resulting in 15 fatalities and injuring dozens more. Jabbar, who had served 13 years in the Army with a deployment to Afghanistan, was killed…
Cyberbreach at the U.S. Treasury: A Wake-Up Call for National Security and Moral Responsibility
Well, folks, it seems the U.S. Treasury Department has found itself in a bit of a digital pickle. On December 8, 2024, they discovered that some cyber-sneaks—allegedly backed by China—had wormed their way into the department's systems. These hackers managed to access unclassified documents and even took a virtual stroll through employee workstations. Now, before…
A Fresh Start: New Year, Same God
Ah, New Year's Day—where we collectively hit life's big ol' "reset" button. Or at least we try. Gym memberships spike, planners fill up with ambitious goals, and we tell ourselves this year will be different. By Valentine's Day, though, many resolutions end up looking like forgotten leftovers in the back of the fridge: stale, sad,…
Accountability Knows No Party: Reflecting on the E. Jean Carroll Case and Justice in Leadership
Well, folks, here we are again, facing yet another twist in the never-ending saga of American politics. The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a jury's verdict requiring President-elect Donald Trump to pay $5 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll for sexual abuse and defamation. Now, as an independent Christian conservative, I…
Debt Ceiling Debacles and the Case for Common Sense
In the world of politics, it’s easy to lose count of the “dumbest decisions” because, let’s face it, there are plenty to go around. But when Donald Trump calls the 2023 debt ceiling extension “one of the dumbest political decisions made in years,” it’s worth taking a closer look. For once, I find myself nodding…
Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Faith, Humility, and Complexity
When you think of Jimmy Carter, it’s almost impossible not to picture the peanut farmer from Georgia with a disarming smile, a Bible in hand, and a heart set on service. As the 39th president of the United States, Carter’s legacy is as complex as it is fascinating. His life and presidency present a tapestry…
North Korea’s Tough Talk – A Test of Resolve for America and Her Allies
When it comes to North Korea’s latest tirade, my initial thought is: Here we go again. Kim Jong Un has a knack for making fiery declarations aimed at the United States, and his promise to implement the “toughest anti-U.S. counteraction” is nothing new. What is new, however, is the timing and the context. As President-elect…
The H-1B Visa Debate: Balancing Opportunity, Security, and American Workers
Ah, the H-1B visa debate. It’s like a potluck dinner at church—everyone has an opinion, but no one’s bringing the same dish. Recently, this issue has stirred up quite the hornet’s nest within the MAGA movement, with voices on both sides expressing passionate, and sometimes conflicting, views. Let’s dive in and see if we can…
A Cautionary Tale from Russia – Why Nuclear Restraint Is a Christian Imperative
As an independent Christian conservative, I like to think of myself as someone who values wisdom over impulse. We’ve been given not only free will but also discernment—a gift God expects us to use in matters both personal and global. And let me tell you, when I hear Russia warning the U.S. about the dangers…
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