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…
Fairness, Reality, and Readiness: Why Trump’s Transgender Policies on Sports and the Military Are Just Common Sense
President Trump’s recent executive orders barring transgender individuals from competing in women’s sports and restricting their access to the military aren’t about hate, discrimination, or exclusion—they’re about fairness, reality, and national security. These policies reaffirm something that an overwhelming majority of Americans—regardless of political affiliation—already understand: biological differences matter. Despite what the radical left would…
The TikTok Drama Continues: Trump’s Latest Executive Order Sparks Legal and Ethical Debate
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a TikTok ban. It’s the latest twist in what feels like an ongoing soap opera of national security, personal vendettas, and big tech intrigue. While this drama might be entertaining, it raises some serious questions for Americans, especially those who value the Constitution,…
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…
Penny’s Trial Highlights the Struggle Between Compassion, Responsibility, and Fear
The acquittal of Daniel Penny, the former Marine who restrained Jordan Neely on a New York subway, is a story that touches on issues of safety, mental illness, racial dynamics, and the role of ordinary citizens in public spaces. This case is as much about societal failure as it is about individual actions. The Good…
Balancing Rights and Responsibilities: Why Protecting Children and Privacy Matters in Missouri and Ohio’s Transgender Policies
In recent developments, Missouri and Ohio have implemented laws addressing issues related to transgender minors, igniting passionate debates about ethics, legality, and the foundational values of our society. These measures touch on deeply personal and often polarizing topics: the protection of children, parental rights, individual freedoms, and the role of the government in mediating between…
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