Opinion Jelly Roll’s Grammy Acceptance Speech: A Moment of Redemption Over Politics Eugene Barnes, February 12, 2026 After the Grammy Awards aired live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles before 12,000 attendees and millions of viewers globally, the one speech resonating most centered on faith and redemption, delivered by Jason DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll. As DeFord stepped up to accept his Best Contemporary Country Album… Continue Reading
Opinion Democrats’ ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ Label for Voter ID Laws Ignores History and Modern Support Stella Green, February 9, 2026 By Michael Dorstewitz Monday, February 9, 2026 The SAVE Act, which the House approved with only four Democratic votes, is now stalled in the Senate, where it’s described by Democrats as “Jim Crow 2.0.” But that description insults not just today’s American voters but also the memory of post-Civil War… Continue Reading
Opinion 23% Social Security Cuts by 2033: The Bipartisan Solution We Can’t Afford to Delay Eugene Barnes, February 9, 2026 Social Security is not going “broke,” but a troubling threat of benefit reductions looms in the 2032-33 timeframe due to predictions that the main Trust Fund will run out of money during that period. The program was designed as a “pay-as-you-go” system, meaning today’s workers fund today’s retirees. For many… Continue Reading
Opinion How the Long March Through Institutions Has Undermined American Order Sentinel Update, February 5, 2026 By Tony Perkins Thursday, 05 February 2026 10:33 AM EST As cities descend into repeated cycles of chaos and lives are lost in Minnesota, Americans are asking a simple question: “How did we get here?” Many Americans, understandably shocked, look at the protests, the violence, and the loss of life… Continue Reading
Opinion Trump’s “Lemons” Emoji Signals Crackdown on Press Eugene Barnes, February 5, 2026 Continue Reading
Opinion U.S. Tariffs Risk Backfiring as Canada Diversifies Trade Ties with China Sentinel Update, February 4, 2026 By Jim Renacci Wednesday, 04 February 2026 04:32 PM EST From the beginning, I was skeptical that tariffs — especially blunt, across-the-board tariffs— would deliver the strategic leverage their strongest advocates promised. That skepticism has only grown as we watch events unfold on our northern border. What was once a… Continue Reading
Opinion The Shiny New Object: How New York’s “Warmth” Became a Deadly Chill Stella Green, February 4, 2026 New Yorkers are discovering that the bright new shiny object isn’t always the best. More often than not, the worn, the tried-and-true, weathered one works out best — especially when it comes to selecting political leaders. Liberal actress and activist Debra Messing found this truth last Saturday while attempting to… Continue Reading
Opinion Middle-Class Struggles Hit Hard as Midterms Draw Near Eugene Barnes, February 4, 2026 By Duvi Honig Wednesday, 04 February 2026 12:08 PM EST U.S. President Donald Trump and his team deserve credit for projecting strength and leadership globally. From trade and tariffs to diplomacy and stability internationally, America once again is taken seriously abroad. Strong leadership overseas protects American interests and restores deterrence…. Continue Reading
Opinion Trump Administration’s Border Security Achievements Exemplify Effective Immigration Enforcement Stella Green, February 4, 2026 Continue Reading
Opinion Appalachian Storytelling Community Frustrated After Belcher’s Political Post on “Creepalachia” Page Sentinel Update, February 4, 2026 By Salena Zito Wednesday, 04 February 2026 04:32 PM EST Wheeling, West Virginia — West Virginia is the only state in the United States that is located entirely within the 13-state, 423-county Appalachian region. Much of the beauty, sorrow and challenges we think of when it comes to the region… Continue Reading