Even as elites dismiss patriotism, small-town rituals and Walter Berns’s Making Patriots remind us that liberty cannot survive without love of country. In my New England neighborhood, July 4th is a cherished tradition. The 20-odd children here form an honor guard, parading briefly to lay a wreath at a tiny war monument. We raise the…
Donald Trump’s effort to dismantle decades of progressive policies faces critical hurdles, including the need for swift action, judicial support, and overcoming entrenched opposition. Upon taking office, Trump confronted choices that previous Republican leaders had avoided, such as reducing government size, balancing budgets, and enforcing border security. Unlike predecessors who opted for incremental reforms or…
President Donald Trump’s initiative to shrink the federal government has ignited intense debate, with critics arguing that his reliance on executive orders lacks the structural discipline needed for lasting change. The President’s recent efforts, including spending freezes and furloughs, aim to curtail what he describes as wasteful spending and restore constitutional limits. However, analysts warn…
In the recent presidential election, a defining characteristic of President-(re)elect Donald Trump’s campaign was its optimistic appeal—an invitation to the American people to embrace self-reliance over government control. This message stood in stark contrast to the Democratic Party’s narrative, which framed their loss as an existential threat to “democracy.” Yet, the party that replaced incumbent…
Our Constitution is not dangerous. But the people who are threatened by it—all of them: politicians, academics, journalists, activists—are. The left has long sought to dismantle America’s foundational principles in pursuit of ideological goals. A recent argument framed as a critique of the nation’s founding document highlights this trend. The piece claims that the Constitution…
If we want our country to be safe and powerful, we should start on the firm foundations of respect for peace, human life, and other nations’ sovereignty. During Bush’s years as president, Democrats frequently criticized his foreign policy, complaining that he acted like a cowboy, pursuing wars unilaterally without the imprimatur of the “international community.”…
Trump needs advisors who grasp economic statecraft and industrial policy. What do the Heritage Foundation, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), and Governor Ron DeSantis share in common? Like the failed presidential candidate, neither think tank has caught the formula that enabled former President Donald Trump to sink Hillary Clinton in 2016. By flipping the…
It is time for the sleeping giant to wake up again and to stand against today’s totalitarian union. To win the ideological war and conduct a victorious strategy, America must be strong. “We have awakened a sleeping giant.” These words are attributed to Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, the mastermind behind the Pearl Harbor attack. Whoever said…
If the truth shall prevail, here is how history will remember January 6: peaceful demonstrators were finally fed up with a government that had become outwardly tyrannical. The following commentary was adapted from remarks delivered at an event held in Toms River, New Jersey, by the Patriot Freedom Project, an organization founded by Cynthia Hughes,…
The Federal District Court has ruled against the Trump administration’s religious exemption for the Little Sisters of the Poor regarding the contraceptive mandate. The decision highlights ongoing legal disputes over religious liberties and healthcare regulations. No further details about the case or its implications are provided in the available text.