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OPINION: The rising American military dictatorship

OPINION: The rising American military dictatorship

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor October 7, 2025

In my ongoing quest to rank the most dangerous people in America, it is former Fox News host and (at least for now) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s turn. I am under the impression that he is at least...

OPINION: The Trump Administration’s reign of power is textbook fascism

OPINION: The Trump Administration’s reign of power is textbook fascism

Jordan Chantha, Journal Contributor October 7, 2025

Fascism is probably the most egregiously and frequently misused term in political discourse, certainly here in the United States. The term is irresponsibly hurled in partisan attacks and sensational headlines....

Streets of Downtown Portland, Oregon

OPINION: War raged city of roses: Portland’s threat is not from inside the city

Zoe Toperosky, News Editor October 7, 2025

Portland is composed of trees, friendly smiles, pride flags and constantly changing weather patterns. I never believed that the National Guard would be added to the list of things that came to mind when...

OPINION: Trump voters are in too deep

OPINION: Trump voters are in too deep

Kamdyn Sargent, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

“Why do they vote against their own best interests?”  You have probably said this many times over the last few years when it came to some (or many) Conservative voters. They said no to improvements...

OPINION: Brendan Carr is at war with the First Amendment

OPINION: Brendan Carr is at war with the First Amendment

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor September 30, 2025

Brendan Carr is at war with the first amendment. As the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission he bullied and harassed news companies and other broadcasters across the country.  Carr will...

OPINION: Seen but not saved: the long road to recognition for Palestine

OPINION: Seen but not saved: the long road to recognition for Palestine

Cavan Brady, Journal Contributor September 30, 2025

As of Sept. 22, several countries in the UN voted to recognize Palestine as a sovereign nation, with two notable — but somewhat predictable — exceptions: the United States and Israel. This gesture...

OPINION: Battle of the bills on Capitol Hill

OPINION: Battle of the bills on Capitol Hill

Bella Hogan, Journal Contributor September 23, 2025

What's going on in the United States government right now? Well. We don’t know yet.   No, I’m being serious, the federal government does not know what is happening Sept. 30, and neither do...

OPINION: Charlie Kirk's assassination forces everyone into politics

OPINION: Charlie Kirk’s assassination forces everyone into politics

Corey DeCristofaro, Journal Contributor September 23, 2025

Charlie Kirk’s assassination’s place in the news cycle took center stage for much longer than some believe it should have. Political violence is a very real issue in America, fueled in part by the...

OPINION: The end of "The Late Show" at the hands of censorship

OPINION: The end of “The Late Show” at the hands of censorship

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor September 16, 2025

“The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert was canceled in the wake of a merger between Paramount, who owns CBS, and the company SkyDance. The merger faced huge opposition from the Trump administration’s...

OPINION: Waltz’s group chat disaster sends a clear ‘Signal’ that he is unfit to serve

OPINION: Waltz’s group chat disaster sends a clear ‘Signal’ that he is unfit to serve

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

On March 24, Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, wrote an article titled “The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans.”  While Republicans were quick to dismiss...

President Donald Trump speaking at Turning Point USA's "AmericaFest" in Phoenix, AZ. Dec. 22.

OPINION: Trump must make a return to his ‘America First’ roots

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Nearly ten years ago, on June 16, 2016, Donald Trump, a billionaire real estate mogul, made his descent down the gilded escalator at Trump Tower in New York City to a packed room of supporters, where he...

OPINION: Privacy in politics: Finding the balance in the uncomfortable

OPINION: Privacy in politics: Finding the balance in the uncomfortable

Madeline Reyes, Copy Editor November 13, 2024

With the recent U.S. presidential election at the forefront of everyone’s minds, the question of whether political stances should remain private or be talked about freely has been a hot topic. It would...

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