Category: Opinion

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — The largest county in the United States has moved forward with a permanent guaranteed basic income program, approved by its Board of Commissioners last week. Chicago residents received confirmation as Fox News reported that Cook County officials have established a long-term government handout initiative following the…

By Alexandra York In today’s increasingly polarized landscape, parents confront unprecedented difficulties regarding their children’s education. The public school system is often viewed not merely as an institution for imparting knowledge but as a battleground where political ideologies clash directly with classroom learning. The erosion of core educational values poses…

A group of California unions has proposed a new plan for funding healthcare: soaking the rich through the Billionaire Tax Act. This 2026 ballot initiative would impose a hefty 5% tax on the state’s billionaires to finance healthcare programs. This approach is widely criticized as financially short-sighted. Opponents argue that…

A critical provision within our nation’s foundational document, often overlooked in contemporary discourse despite its relevance today, offers vital protection against an age-old form of oppression. The Third Amendment stands as a testament to the Founders’ awareness and rejection of potentially tyrannical governmental powers. This amendment clearly states: “No Soldier…

By Michael Dorstewitz Monday, 01 December 2025 10:56 AM EST Former President Joe Biden’s use of autopen devices for signing documents has drawn increasing scrutiny. Critics suggest this practice may have broader implications than previously considered. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Friday that he would terminate all executive…

For decades, trial lawyers have acted as a relentless drain on America’s prosperity, extracting vast sums from businesses and ultimately from consumers through inflated legal costs. This destructive trend reached absurd heights during the 1990s when courts awarded massive settlements that bore little resemblance to actual damages suffered by individuals…

WASHINGTON – The release of Jeffrey Epstein’s long-sealed files has become an unexpected political liability for the Trump administration, a constant reminder of campaign pledges and subsequent controversies involving alleged conflicts of interest surrounding his family’s business dealings. Initially on the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to unseal Epstein’s…

By Larry Bell December 1, 2025 / 12:31 PM EST As Thanksgiving concludes for another year, a wave of gratitude washes over consumers who are facing lower costs at the dinner table. According to data from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), an average turkey weighing 16 pounds is priced…

NEW YORK – On election night, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani delivered a victory speech that drew sharp criticism from political observers. George J. Marlin, author of “The American Catholic Voter: Two Hundred Years of Political Impact,” described the address as “the most disdainful [he’d] ever heard.” Marlin noted how the mayor-elect’s…

By Betsy McCaughey New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won his election by projecting warmth and approachability. His campaign smile was effective, but it stands in stark contrast to the often cold, impersonal reality faced by New Yorkers seeking help from city agencies or navigating courtrooms. Mamdani needs more than…