By Jerry Newcombe On Oct. 19, 1781, in a battlefield not too far from Jamestown, America won its independence. This nation’s Framers declared this was by the grace of God. We too should acknowledge the help of God, upon whom our rights are predicated, as the founders spelled out in…

By George Landrith Thursday, 16 October 2025 01:36 PM EDT America has long been the global leader in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical innovation, delivering life-saving treatments and cures that have transformed modern medicine. This leadership didn’t happen by accident—it was built on a foundation of free-market principles, strong intellectual property protections,…

By Craig Shirley Thursday, 16 October 2025 03:49 PM EDT Whether history treats our nation’s 47th commander in chief well depends on several conditions, especially on which historian writes the history. Winston Churchill once said, “History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.” The current class…

By Laura Hollis The 1950s were apparently the “Golden Age of Flying.” My mother loves to recall a time when airlines served full-course meals on china, with actual silverware and linen napkins. Until I was in high school, I thought you had to be dressed up to get on an…

By Clarence V. McKee Wednesday, 15 October 2025 04:43 PM EDT The new rallying cry of the progressive left and many Democratic politicians is to compare Immigration and Customs (ICE) agents to Hitler’s Nazis and Gestapo because they are enforcing our nation’s immigration laws. As this writer recently wrote in…

By Steve Levy Wednesday, 15 October 2025 02:26 PM EDT The present federal government shutdown was clearly orchestrated by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to demonstrate his willingness to challenge President Donald Trump and counter a potential primary threat from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. Democrats have framed the shutdown…

U.S. President Donald Trump with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on Oct. 13, 2025. Pres. Trump landed in Egypt on Oct. 13 for a summit on Gaza, following a lightning visit to Israel after a ceasefire he brokered. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP…

By Jared Whitley The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Railway has ignited scrutiny over its potential impact on safety, competition, and public welfare. While the game of Monopoly teaches players to dominate railroads for financial gain, real-world railway consolidations carry far graver implications. The Surface Transportation Board…

By Susan Estrich Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:52 PM EDT A silent meditation protest outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Broadview, near Chicago, Illinois, drew attention on October 12, 2025. The event highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement policies. Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and…

By Michael B. Abramson One of the most admirable aspects of Charlie Kirk’s “Prove Me Wrong” events was his approach to engaging with individuals who held opposing views. Kirk demonstrated respect by listening, asking thoughtful questions, and fostering dialogue without resorting to ridicule or mockery. He even encouraged attendees to…