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What we've featured on the front page — analysis, opinion, and Alexander's columns — day by day.
Friday, January 9, 2026
A Predictable Shooting in Portland
Just a day after a leftist agitator was shot in Minneapolis for trying to run over federal agents, a similar shooting happened in Portland.
Housing Policy, Trump vs. Mamdani Style
Both men look to use the heavy hand of government to "fix" America's housing affordability problem, but they're coming at it from very different sides.
Is a Wealth Tax Coming to California?
The failure of politicians to keep the books in order has left the Golden State desperate to make up for massive revenue losses.
Profiles of Valor: Capt Arthur Jackson (USMC)
"I still had ammo left, and I just figured I'd better get to as many of these [bunkers] as I can."
Contour Lines
I have a theorem I apply to climbing mountains: "For every downhill there is an equal to, or greater than, uphill ahead." Our spiritual journey is much like that.
8 Perfect New Jobs for Tim Walz
One of those wacky inflatable tube men at a car dealership: He's already doing the motions. Might as well get paid.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Dems Incite Violence Against ICE
The heated rhetoric against ICE agents finally led to the death of a protester who used her car to obstruct operations and attack an officer.
The Trump Corollary: We're Nation-Building OUR Nation
That's what the Bushies got wrong: They were nation-building other nations.
Waste, Fraud, and Abuse (Repeat)
Unless all unnecessary federal spending is eliminated the government will resemble the Titanic. I see only three ways to correct this.
How Trump Finally Buried the Iraq Syndrome
America is once again feared on the global stage — an extraordinary turnaround given where the country stood just a year ago.
The Left's Performative Outrage
They purport to care about "the people," but defend thieves and criminals, and support dictators and authoritarian regimes.
Trump's Goal With Venezuelan Oil
Up to 50 million barrels of oil are being transported to the U.S. posthaste, but the long-term renewal of Venezuela's oil industry depends on how the politics there unfold.
MN Welfare Scandal Reveals Power of New Media
The fall of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demonstrates that legacy media outlets failed to either do their jobs or to protect another Democrat.
DEI-Driven Governance Led the Way to Minnesota Fraud
Minnesota's $9 billion failure is a warning of what happens when governance is restructured around an agenda that devalues competence.
Prayer for America in 2026
May our lives bear witness to God's love, truth, and justice, and may our prayers be a beacon of hope for generations to come.
Michael Reagan, RIP
He continued to carry his father's torch of Liberty as a "steadfast guardian," a testimony to his strength of character and love for his country.
Maduro Now Polling as Most Popular Democrat
"I wish he were a little bit more to the left, but I'll take him," James Carville said on the air.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
250 Years of American Liberty, With a Heart of Gratitude
"Live each day to the fullest. Live each day with enthusiasm, optimism, and hope."
Trump Still Desires a Greenland New Deal
The American president wants to bolster U.S. national security, obtain greater access to valuable resources, and oust old Europe from the Western Hemisphere.