Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a brief, unsigned order temporarily blocking (staying) a federal judge’s restrictions on immigration agents’ […]
Eighth Circuit Puts Free Speech on Hold in Minnesota
Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a brief, unsigned order temporarily blocking (staying) a federal judge’s restrictions on immigration agents’ tactics during Minnesota protests. Restrictions that were meant to protect people engaged in peaceful, constitutionally protected protest. What the district judge had ordered and why Last week, U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez issued a preliminary injunction after protesters sued, arguing that federal agents’ tactics were chilling First Amendment activity. Reuters reports her order temporarily restricted agents from deploying tear gas and other force against non-violent demonstrators and observers while the case proceeds. Whatever you think…
Congress Near Shutdown Again Over Health and Security
As the January 30, 2026, deadline for federal government funding draws near, the United States once again faces the risk of a partial government shutdown. Funding the federal government has always been an essential duty of Congress, but in recent years routine budget work has become entangled with broader policy disputes that raise deep political and social questions. In the current negotiations, lawmakers are wrestling with unresolved differences over health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), how much and under what terms to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and how…
The Epstein Inquiry’s Clinton-Centered Distraction
House Republicans are moving to hold Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to appear in person before a House panel investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. On its face, that might sound reasonable. Congress has the power to investigate. Witnesses can be subpoenaed. And when people refuse to cooperate, contempt is a tool lawmakers can use. But once you look more closely at how this investigation is being handled, the situation becomes far more questionable. The issue isn’t whether powerful people should be scrutinized. It’s whether Congress is applying the same rules to…
Eighth Circuit Puts Free Speech on Hold in Minnesota
Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a brief, unsigned order temporarily blocking (staying) a federal judge’s restrictions on immigration agents’…
Congress Near Shutdown Again Over Health and Security
As the January 30, 2026, deadline for federal government funding draws near, the United States once again faces the risk of a partial government shutdown.…
Why Grok’s Failures Can’t Be Defended by Free Speech Rhetoric
Recently, controversy has emerged around Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, after users demonstrated that it could be prompted to generate CSAM and…
When Faith Meets the AI Bubble
Former Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger’s latest career move has raised eyebrows far beyond the tech world. After stepping down from Intel and facing a shareholder…
The Earth Is Sending Us a Bill We Can’t Pay
The United Nations just released a major report about the health of our planet, and the findings are pretty serious. According to the UN, the…
The Universe’s End May Come Sooner
New research into dark energy is raising big questions about the future of the universe. Dark energy is the mysterious force that’s pushing galaxies apart…
Broken Dreams at Publishers Clearing House
Publishers Clearing House began in the 1950s as a direct mail business focused on magazine subscriptions. Over the decades it became a household name, largely…
Is Google Killing Android Sideloading?
Sideloading is the process of installing apps on a smartphone from outside the official app store. On Android, this has long been a feature that…
The Growing Crisis in Global HIV/AIDS Care
In late 2025, a troubling yet under-covered shift has begun reshaping the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Major funding cuts from Western governments—including long-standing contributors—are destabilizing…
A Deepening Crisis: Healthcare in Rural America
In the United States, the challenges facing rural healthcare are growing more acute. Though often less visible than urban medical issues, the strain on rural…
Congress Near Shutdown Again Over Health and Security
As the January 30, 2026, deadline for federal government funding draws near, the United States once again faces the risk of a partial government shutdown. […]
The Epstein Inquiry’s Clinton-Centered Distraction
House Republicans are moving to hold Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to appear in person before a House panel […]
Renee Good, Iryna Zarutska, and How Two Deaths Became Political Weapons
In the span of a few months, two killings in two different cities have been pulled into the same political machine, one that turns grief […]
Why Grok’s Failures Can’t Be Defended by Free Speech Rhetoric
Recently, controversy has emerged around Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, after users demonstrated that it could be prompted to generate CSAM and […]
A Dangerous Precedent: The U.S. Military ‘Operation’ in Venezuela
The Trump administration’s decision to authorize a military strike on Venezuela and capture President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has rapidly become one […]
Investigating Minnesota Daycare Fraud Without Inventing a Scapegoat
Recent allegations involving Minnesota daycare centers accused of defrauding government childcare programs have drawn national attention. While any credible misuse of public funds warrants serious […]
Why the Epstein File Rollout Fails
The Trump administration is facing renewed scrutiny over its handling of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, following allegations that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has […]
Brown University: How Rare Is a Prolonged Search After a School Shooting?
In the modern era of U.S. school shootings, one pattern has been grimly consistent. The violence is usually over quickly, either because the shooter is […]
The Death of Rob Reiner and Our Need for Answers
The deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have shaken many people. The couple were found dead inside their Brentwood home, […]