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The lead Oct 21, 2025 214

Gavin Newsom Signs “State-Sanctioned Kidnapping” Law, Continues Assault on Parental Rights

Critics say Newsom’s new law lets strangers claim guardianship of children, threatening parental rights in California.

Matt Lamb

Oct 21, 2025 9

Democrat Leaders – and Haymarket Socialism

As political violence rises again in America, echoes of Haymarket-era socialism return. Today’s silence from Democrat leaders dangerously fuels the flames.

Robert B. Charles

Oct 21, 2025 37

Trump Restores Sanity to U.S. Refugee Policy

Liberals erupt as Trump moves to reform the refugee system, prioritizing American values over global welfare politics.

Mike Marlowe

Oct 20, 2025 49

The Quiet Campaign to Let Utility Companies Control Your Appliances

Ohio may let utilities control home thermostats during heat waves, raising alarms over privacy, freedom, and government overreach.

Matt Lamb

Oct 19, 2025 120

Democrats’ “No Kings” Hypocrisy

Democrats’ “rules” don’t bind themselves—only their opponents. The “No Kings” rallies expose liberal hypocrisy and double standards.

David P. Deavel

Oct 17, 2025 88

The Modern Democratic Party Is Now Functionally Anti-Israel

Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel stance and John Fetterman’s defense of Israel highlight growing divisions within the Democratic Party.

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