Michael Swartz is a recovering politician turned writer. What began way back in 2003 with occasional features for The Patriot Post has blossomed into a weekly column. That love for the written word also led Michael to author a book with his own policy prescriptions and embark upon writing a history of the Tea Party for release later this year.
Trump Fights the ‘Law’ — but Will He Win?
The president is rightly angry with a Clinton-tied law firm, but his sights should be set higher.
Democrats Aim for the DOGE Shutdown
Republicans double-dog dare Democrats to vote against funding the government.
White Male Privilege Is Back?
The idea that white men have nothing more to complain about is an intriguing one.
So Easy a Gov’t Caveman Could Do It
The federal government’s retirement system is literally stored in a cave. Spelunking for retirement papers.
AP Deadnames the Gulf of America
The legacy media outlet has trouble letting go of the Gulf of Mexico.
Next Up for DOGE: the CFPB
The utterly unaccountable Democrat bureaucracy is now in Team Trump’s crosshairs.
Time to Break the ‘Debanking’
Congress takes a look at Donald Trump’s claim about “debanking.”
Moving DOGE to the Inside
A key executive order changes things, as does Ramaswamy’s exit.
A New Sheriff at the Border
Donald Trump enters office with a crisis to solve, but he has a plan.
Trump vs. the Deep State
With only a few days until Trump takes office, the bureaucrats are scrambling to oppose him.
Joe Biden’s Low Energy Plan
No, we don’t mean he’s out of energy, though he is. He aims to reduce our standard of living.
A Nation Without Daylight Saving Time?
Trump, Musk, and Ramaswamy say it’s time to stop changing the time twice a year.
Can Trump’s Tax Reforms Survive the Swamp a Second Time?
A significant legacy item from Donald Trump’s first term is set to expire in 2025 without intervention.
Dems Declare EV War on Musk
Gavin Newsom and Joe Biden are trying to stack the deck against Tesla, Elon Musk’s highly successful electric vehicle enterprise.
How Democrats Rigged a Few House Seats
Some radical gerrymandering and sketchy 2020 Census miscounting gave the Democrats some crucial House seats they didn’t deserve.
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