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Tariffs, Toys, and the American Dream on the Line

Tariffs, Toys, and the American Dream on the Line

by | May 14, 2025 | Journal

I was sitting on my couch, coffee in hand, watching CBS Sunday Morning—that soft, thoughtful show that reminds us the world isn’t all bad—when this story hit me square in the gut. Beth Benike. Veteran. Mom. Small business owner. Fighter. And now, thanks to a 145%...
Permits, Profits, and Pipe Dreams

Permits, Profits, and Pipe Dreams

by | May 12, 2025 | Energy, Journal

They keep saying the oil industry is being strangled by Washington red tape. Thousands of drilling permits sitting on desks, unused, collecting dust because of the evil feds and their love for solar panels. That’s the bumper sticker version. One keyboard warrior even...
No Handshake Required

No Handshake Required

by | May 11, 2025 | Journal

They came from different corners of the world, many meeting face-to-face for the first time. They’d known each other by name, by reputation, through debriefs and whispers carried on desert winds. But when they finally gathered at The Four Green Fields—an Irish pub...
The Houthis-U.S. war, and the Ceasefire Spin

The Houthis-U.S. war, and the Ceasefire Spin

by | May 6, 2025 | Journal

So the White House says the Houthis “capitulated.” That they folded like a cheap tent after a few months of airstrikes. But here’s the thing: capitulation usually means surrendering your weapons, your will, and your fight. The Houthis have done none of that. Let’s...
Killing Big Bird to Own the Libs—Again

Killing Big Bird to Own the Libs—Again

by | May 6, 2025 | Journal

Somewhere between declaring war on gas stoves and trying to deport American children born in Duluth, the President has found time to wage battle against the most dangerous enemy of all: Sesame Street. Yes sir, the White House has set its sights on public...