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“American Independence was then & there born.” John Adams wasn’t talking about July 4, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence. He was referring to the beginning of the real American Revolution that kicked off years earlier on February 24, 1761. That’s when James Otis Jr delivered a fiery 5-hour speech railing against the writs of … Read more
This week, on GrokTALK, I take on the mind-virus culture that elevates otherwise meaningless outbreaks into potential pandemics. We look at real numbers and add valuable context that frames the problem in its proper perspective while pointing out what the greater threat is to human health and flourishing. 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Fear-Mongering and Government Control03:31 … Read more
The public school system is a jobs program for progressives. A local “franchise” of the Big Government expansion machine. The one that creates problems so it can grow itself and use your money to pay them to help progressives stay in power. The war on poverty, the war on drugs, every moral call to war … Read more
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When the Bill of Rights was being crafted in the House of Representatives, it was left to James Madison to articulate the values that would provide an insulation between government negating freedom and the inalienable rights of all persons. The right to worship freely, the freedom of speech and of the press, and basic fairness … Read more
In this installment of the Ever-Living Podcast, hosts Jessica and Jason sit down with Karen Czarnecki, Executive Director of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, to discuss the growing battle over pro-life research, scientific integrity, and policy influence in America. Karen shares her background in politics and public policy, explains the mission of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, … Read more
Another Breakfast with Claude. Author: (sliding into the smaller booth) Hey, where’s Lori? She’s part of my problem, and so are you! Claude: (flagging the waitress anyway) (looking up from phone) She’s parking. And I’m already guilty—of what exactly? Author: Why do I have to prompt blindly? I type what seems to be good stuff, … Read more
This right here. This is an excellent example of the sort of BS license the Handmaiden media takes with the truth. Adding fuel to the fire is the couple’s purchase of an $8million Malibu pad last December, although sources told the Daily Mail the new home was bought due to security concerns – especially after … Read more
We all can agree that in today’s world, a military clash between superpowers is self-defeating. Having militarily conquered the weaker and vulnerable, America represented a military and economic powerhouse. So, the communists devised a game plan of gradual and patient infiltration that targeted the hearts and minds of its future generations. Over time, its effects … Read more
The MAHA movement has been driven by a push to improve health outcomes for an undeniably sickened American population. This has included scrutiny of bogus mRNA vaccine claims of efficacy and more attention to obvious vaccine injuries despite industry efforts to sweep them under the carpet. But as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. … Read more
Tim Walz should have stayed in the shadows. You heard very little about Tim during his 6 terms in the House of Representatives, primarily because of his lack of effectiveness. He sponsored one significant bill involving better care and suicide prevention for veterans, which was signed into law by Barack Obama in 2015. He became … Read more
The words “Body positivity” is a lot like “climate change.” The climate is always changing, and at certain times in Earth’s four-billion-ish history, it was more or less hostile to life, including ours. These days are no different. I woke up to a sunny forecast and mild temps with no rain predicted, only to find … Read more
Here’s How to Finally Own Your Body Again This week on The Independents, with Caral Gericke, if you’re a homeowner, a parent, or someone who just wanted to do the right thing during COVID, this one’s for you. You masked up. You got the shots. You worried about Grandma. You trusted the authorities. Like millions … Read more
Far be it from me to tell someone when to retire. I am 72 years old and just starting a bookkeeping service. But there are certain jobs that people want to hold onto forever, and they really should make room for younger people and fresher talent. Here are the 5 oldest members of Congress, their … Read more
The United States is rapidly heading toward a future that will require a decision from political authorities and elites of all types. The choice will be between peaceful radical decentralization—possibly including secession—on the one hand. On the other hand will be a ratcheting up of coercion and enforced “unity” to ensure political centralization. The speed … Read more
The handmaiden media doesn’t want you to know this. The Democrats have a massive enthusiasm gap compared to Republicans. The media won’t air any of the Left’s laundry, but there’s a lot of it, and it’s dirty. Based on the most recent FEC filings, Republicans and allies have raised an historic $939 million ahead of … Read more
For many, it is difficult to imagine the scope of the ongoing fraud. Not just what we know was stolen recently, but in total. The sums are vast and well beyond the understanding of many. How could so many steal so much for so long and go unnoticed? Even a mostly corruptocracy, eager to spend … Read more
Anthony Iafrate Editor’s note: This piece was published before Paxton beat Cornyn, or that would be on this list. With Election Day just over five months away, the 2026 midterm election cycle has already seen a wide range of stunning upsets at the ballot box. At the time of publication, 16 states have held primary … Read more
Liberal big cities and states have backed themselves into a corner with out-of-control spending for social programs they do not need and not enough tax dollars to fund bloated budgets, creating massive fiscal deficits. The federal government has been a poor example for these progressive enclaves, consistently overspending and creating a deficit in the trillions … Read more
Today, on the Morning Update, there’s been a lot of attention paid to the problem of tick bites and ER visits this spring. It’s got people riled up and worried, and depending on where you look, it’s an apocalypse caused by everything from climate change to a manufactured outbreak. Guess what? It’s neither. 00:00 Introduction … Read more