Policy & Law

Talarico Is a Picture of Christian Decency

Conservative commentators praise lawmaker's actions as exemplar of faith-based public service amid polarized political discourse

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

National Civic Learning Week Highlights Bipartisan Push to Strengthen Constitutional Literacy

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, educators in red and blue states alike are expanding civic education requirements, though debates continue over content and approach.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump's Energy Policies Are Paying Off, Op-Ed Argues

An opinion piece in The Hill claims the administration's energy agenda is reversing regulatory restrictions and boosting domestic production.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

We, the American People, Have Had Enough War

A growing movement argues U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran serves neither American interests nor international law.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Iran Names Late Leader's Son as Successor Amid Escalating Weekend Conflict

Mojtaba Khamenei tapped to succeed father as oil prices surge past $100 and both sides strike civilian targets across the region.

By James Callahan · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

X Official Sidesteps Accusations of Right-Wing Bias in UK Parliament Testimony

Wifredo Fernandez, Director of Global Government Affairs, told the Foreign Affairs Committee that X's users see all sides of debates, comparing the platform to a global town square.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Six Arrested After Homemade Devices Thrown at Dueling NYC Protests Near Gracie Mansion

An 18-year-old counter-protester allegedly hurled ignited devices containing nuts, bolts and screws toward a crowd; police say the objects appeared to be jars with hobby fuses.

By James Callahan · Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Ashlee Simpson, Monty Python, And The Last Time America Laughed Together

A 2004 SNL lip-sync fail became a rare shared cultural moment before algorithm-driven media fractured American audiences into separate spheres.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Can Trump Avoid 'Magical Thinking'?

Critics question whether the former president's policy proposals account for political and economic realities.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Capitol Hill Leader Details How Near-Fatal Car Crash at 16 Shaped His Life and Policy Views

Alex Vargo, chief of staff to Rep. Addison McDowell, nearly died in a rollover crash four days before his 17th birthday, an experience he says drove him into conservative politics.

By James Callahan · Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 3 min read