As we continue to analyze the Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, today we’ll look at one of the more controversial—and frankly long overdue—provisions: defunding Planned Parenthood. It’s got the usual suspects clutching their pearls, but for those of us who value life, accountability, and Biblical principles, it’s a welcome and courageous…
A Lion for the Garden State: Choosing the Right Republican for New Jersey Governor
New Jersey’s 2025 Republican gubernatorial primary is shaping up to be more than just a political contest—it’s a battle for the soul of conservatism in the Garden State. With President Trump’s recent endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli making headlines, many Republicans are rallying to his side. But for those of us who don’t pledge allegiance to…
David Souter: A Conservative Cautionary Tale on the Supreme Court
When Americans think of Supreme Court justices, they often picture towering legal minds who leave a clear, principled mark on the nation's laws. But sometimes, a justice’s legacy serves more as a cautionary tale than a beacon. Such is the case with David Souter, who recently passed away and left behind a complex judicial record…
Harvard, Trump, and the Battle for the Soul of Higher Education
The latest clash between Harvard University and the Trump administration isn’t just a dust-up over funding and free speech—it’s a full-on cultural showdown, highlighting deeper tensions about who controls American education, what values guide our institutions, and how far the federal government should go to enforce morality on campus. As an independent Christian conservative, I…
The Limitations of Rights
In modern society, the importance of rights and freedoms is often discussed with a near-reverential tone, particularly in democratic nations like the United States. From free speech to religious liberty, these rights are central to our identity as individuals and citizens. We hold these freedoms in high regard because they stem from the belief that…
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