As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate what does it truly mean to keep the U.S. secure in a world where threats are no longer just on the battlefield? National defense is more than military might. It’s a comprehensive strategy to protect a nation’s people, values, and interests. The U.S. Department of Defense defines its mission as providing “the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security.”
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Balancing Liberty and Responsibility
When the Second Amendment was ratified in 1791, it was deeply rooted in the context of post-Revolutionary America. Wary of standing armies and potential tyranny, the Founders stressed the importance of a “well-regulated militia” as protection for a free state.
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Los Angeles Protests Turn Violent
The initial protests were sparked by ICE raids at various locations, including a Home Depot and a clothing store in downtown Los Angeles. As news of the arrests spread, more people gathered to demonstrate against what they perceived as unjust immigration enforcement.
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Speech and Consequence
Freedom of speech is often seen as the right to say whatever one feels, especially if it reflects personal truth. But not all speech is protected, and not all consequences are unconstitutional. So, what does the First Amendment actually protect?
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Faith Under Fire
According to Open Doors’ World Watch List 2025, over 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution and discrimination worldwide. In the top 50 countries alone, 310 million Christians experience very high or extreme levels of persecution
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Keeping Government Authority in Check
While the Constitution created systems to limit centralized control, nothing can be immune to weakness or exploitation. Checks and balances require not only written rules but active participation from leaders, institutions, and the public it should protect.
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Who Governs and Why It Matters
There are many facets that go into running a nation. Like a business, it takes personnel, budgeting, planning, and many departments to manage a government. Have you ever wondered where government authority originated?
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Publicly Funded Education
The landscape of public education in the U.S. has undergone significant transformations since its inception. Understanding this helps provide insight into current challenges and opportunities within the system.
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The Second Amendment
The Founding Fathers viewed militias—comprised of ordinary citizens—as a safeguard against government overreach. This thinking reflected both a practical reality and a philosophical conviction rooted in Enlightenment ideals of liberty and self-determination.
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Educating the Next Generation
Currently, the Department of Education’s primary responsibilities include administering federal funding to schools, enforcing educational laws, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring equal access to quality education for all students. While its role is significant, it does not operate schools directly; rather, it supports state and local education agencies through grants and funding programs.
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