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Edmund Burke’s Timeless Warning About Preserving American Liberty Today

Edmund Burke, the father of modern conservatism, championed liberty 250 years ago—and his words still speak to us today. He believed freedom survives only in a moral, engaged, and active republic. From the dangers of moral relativism to the cost of inaction, Burke's timeless observations offer guidance for our current political, economic, and cultural challenges. Discover why his wisdom remains a call to vigilance and action.

Robert B. Charles

Jul 28, 2026 28

The Trump Administration Is Making Sure America’s Safety Net Is for Americans

Half of all noncitizen-headed households use at least one welfare program, but a new Trump rule reverses the 2022 policy that opened the door.

Sam Adolphsen

Jul 28, 2026 53

Fauci Set to Face Senate Following Release of COVID-Era Journals

Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 29, subpoenaed by Senator Rand Paul. The hearing follows the release of newly declassified intelligence documents and thousands of pages from Fauci's personal journals. Lawmakers are expected to question whether his public statements on the virus's origins and mortality contradicted private information he possessed during the pandemic's earliest months.

Lillian Ferrell

Jul 28, 2026 5

The Coming K-12 Education Bonanza for Students

A new federal scholarship tax credit law takes effect in 2027, offering families billions in potential K-12 scholarship opportunities across public, charter, private, and religious schools. Taxpayers who donate to eligible scholarship organizations can receive a 100 percent federal tax credit, up to $1,700 yearly. However, benefits depend on your state opting in—30 states have joined, while 20 await decisions from their governors.

Peter Murphy

Jul 28, 2026 65

Mamdani & Champagne Socialist Allies Masquerade as Working-Class Heroes

The Democratic Socialists of America presents itself as a diverse, working-class movement, but its own membership surveys tell a different story. According to internal data, 85 percent of DSA members are white, and 58 percent hold professional or managerial jobs—while just four percent are blue-collar workers.

David Catron

Jul 28, 2026 5

Mercury from Midwest Coal Plants Is Poisoning New England Lakes

For decades, mercury from Ohio River Valley coal plants has drifted east on prevailing winds, settling into New England's 10,000 lakes. Though EPA standards cut emissions significantly since 2012, four tons of mercury are still released yearly, contaminating fish across the region. This article examines the ongoing threat to Maine's waters and calls for stronger action to protect the lakes many grew up fishing safely.

Robert B. Charles

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