by Mark M. Bello President Trump used his Independence Day speech to warn America about what he called a growing communist threat. Here are a few of the “lowlights.” Trump: “You can be a communist, or you can be a patriot. You cannot be both.” On its face, indeed, someone who genuinely seeks to replace […]
Alison Greene Returns with Practical Steps to Protect Your Vote Before the Midterm Elections What happens if you show up to vote on Election Day—and your name is no longer on the voter rolls? Investigative journalist Alison Greene says that scenario is happening to more Americans than many realize. In this follow-up interview on the […]
What This SCOTUS Term Says About What America is Becoming by Mark M. Bello Over the past few days, I’ve written two “Supreme Court Potpourri” columns summarizing many of the Court’s most significant decisions. Looking back, however, I realized I missed one of the Term’s most important opinions—not because it lacked significance, but because I […]
When the Constitution Means Exactly What it Says Until What it says Doesn’t Agree with Your Worldview by Mark M. Bello The United States Supreme Court concluded another Term this week, issuing important decisions involving birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, executive authority, and several other important constitutional questions. As always, headlines focused on who won and […]
Could two separate Supreme Court decisions combine to increase political corruption? By Bob Gatty In just a few days, Americans will celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday—a milestone that should inspire both pride in what we’ve achieved and hope for what lies ahead. But it’s difficult to celebrate without concern for our future. In the closing […]
South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Jermaine Johnson discusses his plans for roads, education, healthcare and other key issues during an exclusive interview with veteran journalist Bob Gatty on the Lean to the Left podcast. To view the interview, click on the image above. By Bob Gatty South Carolina Democrats have nominated a candidate who […]
by Mark M. Bello As the Supreme Court wraps up another historic term, much of our attention is focused on blockbuster decisions still to come. Birthright citizenship. Transgender athletes. The scope of presidential power. The role of nationwide injunctions. Those rulings will undoubtedly dominate the headlines. But before we rush ahead, two immigration decisions handed […]
by Mark M. Bello During closing arguments in the recent Texas murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, the prosecutor asked jurors a question: “What kind of community do you want to live in? A simple but profound question, no? And a question worth asking beyond the walls of that courtroom. Anthony, a black teenager, was convicted […]
Josh Hokit grabbed a microphone at the UFC event staged on the grounds of the White House and shouted, “Michelle Obama is a man.” Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted, with the author’s permission, from his Facebook post June 14. It is the best commentary I’ve seen about the travesty of the UFC goon insulting […]
by Bob Gatty 25,000 missing voter records? Investigative journalist Alison Greene says a Florida public records request revealed something she couldn’t explain: There were supposed to be approximately 250,000 registered voters in one county. But she says officials could only provide records for about 225,000. That’s 25,000 missing voter records — exactly one out of […]
