Does anyone remember the days before smartphones? Many of today’s youth have never experienced such a phenomenon, but during the rise of cable TV through the late 2000s, modern society had a prelude to the infamous “doomscrolling.” If you had a television and a remote all to yourself, you likely engaged in the mindless ancestor of the scroll: channel surfing. Whether your day at school was long or work was more taxing than usual, the routine was the same: you’d get home, grab a snack and the remote, and plop down on the couch. Knowing there was nothing to watch, you’d allow your…

Frustrated by the debate over ICE, Democrats chose to initiate a partial government shutdown, which left many federal employees—primarily TSA agents—without pay. Unable to continue working without compensation, many agents decided to resign in order to make ends meet. As a result, airports became overcrowded with long lines and delays due to workforce shortages. In response, ICE agents were called in to help manage the situation, mask-free, to prevent further chaos. It is a bitter irony that, in this scenario, no one benefits; our political leaders often fail to address the underlying issues, instead opting to engage in discussions and…

AMERIGO BONASERA: I believe in America. America has made my fortune. And I raised my daughter in the American fashion. I gave her freedom, but I taught her never to dishonor her family. VITO CORLEONE: Then why do you go to the police? Why didn’t you come to me first? BONASERA: What do you want of me? Name it. CORLEONE: Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, consider this justice a gift on my daughter’s wedding day (Coppola, 1972). Much like Amerigo Bonasera coming…

If doctors are prevented from helping minors with gender transitions, underground markets will likely emerge to fill the void. Whatever happened to loving the skin you’re in? Whether you’re short, tall, big, or small, everyone is unique. So why does society push for change? The belief that some individuals are born in the “wrong body” is leading some to take extreme measures to alter their biology. Illegal deals are being made among teenagers—not for recreational drugs, but for DIY hormones. This practice, known as “homebrew,” is spreading among those who are confused about their gender identity, fueled by a societal…

Gas prices are fickle, the nation is entangled in global conflicts, cities are gripped by social and political unrest and the economy remains uncertain. However, we should not forget that the Affordable Care Act still sucks. It is expensive, and it is not working as it was promised. The ACA, intended to provide a more inclusive and affordable healthcare system to all Americans, has increasingly demonstrated disparities in healthcare affordability between low-income, minority adults and high-income white adults between 2021 and 2024 (Witters, 2025). While this struggle takes place in American communities, the ACA has made insurance companies richer on the taxpayers’…

Tensions in Iran have driven oil prices toward the $110–$120 range this month. Trump’s ongoing push for tariffs has left the economy in an uncertain state. Does this volatility mean the Democrats will succeed in the midterm elections, or can the Republicans stabilize the markets in time to maintain their slim majorities? Additionally, is the sky actually blue due to Rayleigh scattering, or is it merely a reflection of the ocean during the daytime? While I’m not entirely certain, science suggests it is definitely not the latter.

In December 2025, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Iran to march against the nation’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Economic turmoil and civil rights abuses led hundreds of thousands of Iranian citizens to speak out against the corrupt government, chanting the words “Marg bar diktator” (Death to the dictator), and their words were met with violence. Some reports estimate that as many as 30,000 protesters were killed by the Iranian government, with eyewitnesses claiming to have seen the horrific mass murder of their fellow citizens (McClure & Parent, 2026). The United States, acting as the world’s beacon of…

“No one could distinguish the sound of the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people made so much noise. And the sound was heard far away” (Ezra 3:12–13, NIV, 1978/2011). It is difficult to be joyful in war, even in victory. Even if the battles favor the good, there are always casualties. Lives are lost and people suffer—people made in the image of God. Operation Epic Fury has so far been successful against Iran, but it is not a joyful affair. Yet, I see a people liberated. Women dance in the streets, burqa-free; men freely advocate for democracy; and the children laugh and play…

Democrat Texas State Representative James Talarico, currently competing in the 2026 U.S. Senate Primary, continues to gain significant momentum. His persona as a pickup-truck-driving, faith-based leader resonates with traditional Texas imagery, while his progressive policies earn high praise from the liberal base. Talarico’s guest spot on The Late Show garnered record views for the program’s YouTube page (Martinez, 2026), and his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience led Rogan to suggest Talarico should seek executive office. However, this national spotlight has also drawn intense scrutiny of Talarico’s religious views, potentially alienating the very Christian base he needs to win. According to a…

In the late 1980s, after being placed on China’s ‘most wanted’ list for his pro-democracy stance against the communist government, Arthur Liu fled to the United States as a political refugee, finding the very freedom he had courageously defended. Nearly 35 years later, Liu’s daughter, Alysa Liu, was approached by China and asked to represent her father’s native country at the Winter Olympics. However, Alysa rejected the regime’s recruitment efforts, which had blacklisted her father, and instead chose to represent the country that embraced her father’s ideals, ultimately winning two gold medals in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics…