President Trump’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections has stirred up a political hornet’s nest. Democrats are calling it “voter suppression.” Republicans hail it as a “return to election integrity.” And most ordinary Americans are probably scratching their heads wondering, “Wait a minute… shouldn’t we already be doing that?” It’s…
A Moment of Truth for Indiana’s GOP
The announcement by Mike Braun of a special session to redraw congressional lines is more than just another political maneuver. It’s a litmus test for conservative governance, institutional integrity, and how much the national party machine should drive state-level decisions. Fidelity to Principle or to Power? Conservatives rightly emphasize respect for institutions, transparent processes, and…
Indiana’s Redistricting Crossroads
Redistricting seems to be the political word of the year. First, all eyes turned to Texas, where Republicans are pushing a bold mid-decade redraw to shore up their majority. Now, Indiana has quietly entered the conversation. According to recent reports, President Trump has been meeting privately with Indiana Republican lawmakers in Washington, discussing, among other…
Drawing the Line: A Look at Texas’ Redistricting Gamble
Last week, the Texas Legislature stirred up quite a storm by passing a bold—and let’s be honest, pretty controversial—mid-decade redistricting map. Now, that’s not your typical move. Redistricting usually happens after the census, every ten years, not smack-dab in the middle of the decade. But here we are. The vote split right down party lines:…
The Manhattan Hush Money Case – Delay, Denial, or Dismissal?
The news that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s team opposes throwing out the hush money case against Donald Trump while simultaneously entertaining an indefinite delay of his sentencing raises some interesting questions. This situation feels like walking a tightrope over a circus of legal, moral, and political chaos. Let’s unpack this spectacle. The Case in…
Biden DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Virginia: An Attack on Election Integrity?
Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Biden administration sued Virginia over its effort to maintain clean and lawful voter rolls, specifically targeting Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order that seeks to purge noncitizens from the state’s voter registration lists. At its heart, this legal battle shines a spotlight on a deeper, more troubling…