Thomas Gallatin is the son of American missionaries. Growing up overseas, he became aware from an early age of the unique privilege he enjoyed as an American citizen. Having lived in two different foreign countries that were both drastically impacted by communism, he learned early the devastating consequences that leftist ideology had upon freedom and human flourishing. As a result, he has spent much of his adult life seeking to shine the light of truth against this evil ideology while espousing the virtues of Liberty as both a history teacher and now a staff analyst at The Patriot Post.
The GOP Strategy for ObamaCare and the Shutdown
Are Republicans going to cave to Democrat demands on extending expiring ObamaCare subsidies? The answer is a likely nuanced yes and no.
The Palestinian Authority’s ‘Pay for Slay’ Gambit
While getting its hostages back made the Hamas/Israel peace deal worth it, releasing hundreds of Palestinian jihadis may come back to bite Israel.
Beijing’s Tech Threat
China’s image has been one of mass-producing cheap products with cheap or slave labor, but its innovation and manufacturing are now outpacing the U.S. and Europe.
Why Health Insurance Premiums Are Jumping
New pricey drugs and tariffs are contributing to the biggest increase in health insurance premiums in over a decade — since just after ObamaCare “fixed” the system.
Hegseth’s Journo Stomp
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sets new media access rules for the Pentagon, prompting the mainstream media to cry foul and refuse to play along.
The Virginia Scramble
The Old Dominion State’s gubernatorial race has entered the home stretch, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger feeling the heat as Republican Winsome Earle-Sears closes the gap.
The FBI’s Gun Data Fail
A new report exposes that the Bureau’s data on instances of armed civilians stopping or preventing mass shootings is inaccurate and vastly undercounted.
The VA’s Incredible Waste Problem
The disability benefits program of the Department of Veterans Affairs is being abused, needlessly ballooning costs for taxpayers. The dirty secret: It incentivizes waste.
Feminist Antipathy Toward Conservative Female Leaders
Despite claiming to stand for helping women rise to be equal with men, feminists don’t like conservative women who succeed because it’s actually about ideology.
Good Riddance, Net-Zero Banking Alliance
The climate alarmists’ UN-based banking alliance that sought to pressure the world into embracing the globalist green-energy cult has collapsed.
Trump’s Plan to Reform Higher Education
His administration has rolled out a compact that offers preferential funding and other benefits for schools that agree to and follow through on meeting the goals of the new program.
Behind Christianity Today’s Leftist Drift
The once-great conservative Christian evangelical publication, founded by Billy Graham, has increasingly shifted to the left. To explain why, follow the money.
Biden’s ‘Quiet Skies’ Abuse Exposed
The Biden administration used the Transportation Security Administration’s now-shuttered surveillance program to target political opponents.
Iowa’s Illegal Alien Superintendent Exposes a Problem
The fact that an illegal alien ended up as the superintendent of the Des Moines school district reveals the critical need for states to mandate E-Verify.
Trump’s TikTok Deal
Months after the legal deadline, a consortium of Americans will take over significant ownership of the social media company; however, China will still get a 20% stake.
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Larry Elder NAACP: White Democrat Voters ‘Will Not Vote for Black Candidates’
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