Tucked neatly into Section 2 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a small but powerful provision that’s turning heads across the Second Amendment community. In plain terms, it removes firearm suppressors—more commonly known as silencers—from the National Firearms Act (NFA). This means that law-abiding Americans will no longer be forced to pay a…
RFK Jr. at HHS: Trump’s Wild Card Pick and the Conservative Dilemma
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was always going to be a political lightning rod, but his Senate confirmation hearing turned into an all-out battle over science, ideology, and the soul of the conservative movement. The spectacle exposed deep political and philosophical divisions: Democrats, who have…
Delaware’s New Firearm Definition Reform: What It Means and Why It Matters
Delaware has signed a new bill into law that changes the definition of a "firearm." The aim? To clarify what is considered a firearm and align it with federal standards. But what does this really mean for Delawareans, and what should we make of it? Let’s dive in. Background Before this reform, Delaware had a…
Meet Delaware’s Next Governor: Matt Meyer
Matt Meyer, Delaware's governor-elect as of November 5, 2024, is a figure whose journey from teaching math to leading the state is as diverse as it is inspiring. Early Life and Education Born on September 29, 1971, in Bay City, Michigan, Meyer grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended Wilmington Friends School and later graduated…
An Analysis of Elon Musk’s Voter Registration Lottery
Elon Musk, through his political action committee, has launched a controversial initiative aimed at motivating registered voters in battleground states to support both the First and Second Amendments. Musk's strategy involves offering a daily $1 million lottery prize to those who sign a petition affirming these amendments. This approach has sparked a legal and ethical…
Gun Violence and Border Control: Addressing the Facts from a Conservative Christian Perspective
In the recent vice-presidential debate, Senator J.D. Vance highlighted a critical issue— the growing concern over illegal firearms in the United States, which he attributes to the porous southern border under the Biden administration, particularly pointing to Vice President Kamala Harris’ border policies. Vance said, “We know that thanks to Kamala Harris’ open border, we’ve…
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