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The esteemed George Will, who for many years has been the voice of conservatism in the United States, takes the Trump administration to task in his opinion piece, “This is… - Ambush in the Oval Office
It took the President of the United States just 39 days and a 45-minute meeting to complete the fall of the United States from being the beacon of democratic ideals…. - The Fire That Must Rise: Confronting Authoritarianism Without Becoming What We Fight
Throughout history, nations have faced pivotal moments where their future hangs in the balance. Today, the United States stands at such a crossroads, confronting the resurgence of authoritarianism under the… - The Silence of Good People is the Death of Democracy
My friends, my family, my fellow citizens—there comes a time in history when silence is not an option. A time when looking away, staying comfortable, and pretending all is well… - The United States loses its way
Yesterday, 24 February, the United States took the incomprehensible step of refusing to call the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation for what it is and voting AGAINST… - MUSK – Sing for Your Supper
Musk, using his X account to hype his email to all federal employees via their respective HR departments, demanding five bullets on what they accomplished in the last week, is… - Trump Manages to Create a National Security Earthquake in Europe
The symbiotic relationship that made “the West” strong has been fractured, says commentator Holger Stark in Zelt Online in his editorial “Goodbye America.” Let’s break down what he shared, what… - Fighting Back After Unfair Termination: A Guide for Federal Employees.
When the unexpected happens, when your career is upended by a termination that feels more like a political maneuver than a performance-based decision, it’s easy to feel isolated and powerless…. - DOJ Abandons Integrity and Embraces Hyperpartisanship
The Department of Justice has reached a pivotal moment with the decision to dismiss the corruption case against New York Mayor Adams. The letters from SDNY acting Attorney General Danielle… - A Call to Conscience: Integrity Beyond Sunday
If we truly care about fellowship, we must step beyond our comfort zones, pay attention, and speak out. Because silence isn’t neutral, it’s a choice that empowers injustice and suffering.
