I never bother watching the State of the Union address. It’s nothing more than an opportunity for the president—whether Democrat or Republican—to spin the truth in their favor. So, I didn’t watch last night. I simply read summaries of Trump’s speech. One thing that stood out for me was the fact that Democrats refused to…
Why Wyoming’s Ruling Gets the Moral Question Wrong
The recent decision by the Wyoming Supreme Court to strike down the state’s abortion restrictions rests on a pivotal claim: that abortion falls within a constitutional right to make one’s own healthcare decisions. That framing is not merely a legal conclusion. It’s a moral assertion with sweeping consequences. And it is, in most cases, profoundly…
Why Cutting Federal Funding for Gender-Affirming Care Is the Right and Necessary Step
The federal government’s recent move to restrict Medicare and Medicaid funding for so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors has ignited predictable outrage. Activists describe it as discriminatory. Advocacy groups frame it as a moral emergency. Critics accuse policymakers of ignoring “settled science.” But beneath the noise is a quieter, more sobering reality: for the first time…
Why the Supreme Court Got It Right on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled by a 6–3 majority to uphold a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. Under this law, individuals under eighteen are barred from receiving puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or gender transition surgeries, treatments that have stirred controversy worldwide for their permanent effects and uncertain…
Standing Firm on Truth and Compassion: Why Taxpayer Dollars Shouldn’t Fund Gender-Affirming Treatments
As we continue to consider the Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, today we’ll tackle one that’s really ruffling some feathers on the far left: the provision that prohibits Medicaid and CHIP from covering gender-affirming treatments for individuals of all ages. This sweeping ban, tucked into what’s now being affectionately dubbed the…
Protecting Our Children: Balancing Compassion, Wisdom, and Constitutional Rights in Gender-Affirming Care Debate
The Supreme Court's recent deliberation on Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors has ignited a complex and deeply personal debate. As an independent Christian conservative, I approach this issue with a commitment to biblical principles, individual liberties, and the well-being of our youth. Protecting Our Children We have a profound duty to guide and…
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