The recent actions by Republican leadership in Texas and Florida aimed at the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) deserve more than reflexive applause or predictable outrage. They require sober analysis. Whatever one thinks of CAIR’s activism, rhetoric, or policy positions, the mechanism being used against it should trouble anyone who takes constitutional limits seriously. These…
High Noon for Free Speech: Showdown at the ABC Corral
Well, that didn’t take long. For about five minutes, it looked like Sinclair and Nexstar—the two broadcasting giants carrying many of America’s ABC affiliates—were going to flex their muscles by refusing to air Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Disney dragged him back on stage. But reality set in faster than a Marvel reboot. Just as quickly…
Trump vs. The New York Times
Last week, on Monday, September 16, President Trump decided to take his long-simmering feud with The New York Times from the podium to the courtroom, filing a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the paper, several of its reporters, and even its publisher, Penguin Random House. The suit accused them of maliciously distorting his business record,…
Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC, and the Free Speech Fire Drill
Well, here we are again, folks: another cultural meltdown over who’s allowed to flap their gums on TV. And this time the lucky contestant on America’s Next First Amendment Crisis is none other than Jimmy Kimmel. He managed to land himself in the hot seat after cracking jokes about the tragic shooting of conservative activist…
An Update on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
In the past few days, much more has come into focus regarding Tyler Robinson’s case. The fog of shock has begun to lift, and while that clarity brings sharper details, it also brings sharper pain. We are learning more about what happened, why it may have happened, and what the legal road ahead looks like,…
Holding Justice, Mercy, and Hope in the Wake of Tragedy
This is one of those moments that doesn’t just make the headlines; it hits us right in the gut. It’s the kind of tragedy that makes you stop what you’re doing, sit down for a moment, and whisper, “Lord, what’s happening to our country?” For those of us who cherish our faith, who believe in…
Truth, Justice, and the Epstein Storm
In the storm of headlines, finger-pointing, and political spectacle swirling around Jeffrey Epstein’s twisted legacy, one thing is painfully clear: the truth still feels just out of reach. Allegations fly, theories multiply like rabbits, and while elites posture, everyday Americans are left wondering, what’s real, what’s spin, and is anyone actually fighting for justice? President…
Truth, Defamation, and the Battle for Trust in Media
Here we are, folks—ABC News recently cut a $15 million check to settle a defamation suit with President-elect Donald Trump after its star anchor George Stephanopoulos repeatedly and aggressively said Trump had been “found liable for rape.” And now, we’ve got commentators spinning themselves into a tizzy, debating whether this settlement is about truth, media…
Truth, Freedom, and Responsibility in the Age of Misinformation
As Christian conservatives, we often find ourselves in a tricky spot when talking about misinformation. The Bible reminds us in John 8:32, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." That verse isn’t just about spiritual truth—it’s a reminder that truth matters in every part of our lives, from personal…
Blocked Commandments: Federal Judge Halts Louisiana Law
In a recent development, a federal judge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has blocked a state law that would have required the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms. U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles ruled that the law was "unconstitutional on its face," citing concerns about its overtly religious purpose and potential…
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