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July 9, 2025

Radicals, Democracy, and Self-Control
Radicals, Democracy, and Self-Control
by Joshua Arnold
"Growing anger" among the Democratic base has "morphed into a disregard for American institutions, political traditions, and even the rule of law," Axios reported Monday after interviewing more than two dozen House Democrats. The disturbing revelations not only reveal the radically self-centered character of the Democratic base, but it also sounds a warning note about the future prospects of the American republic.
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Obama-Appointed Judge Forcing Taxpayers to Continue Funding Planned Parenthood 'An Abuse of Judicial Power'
Obama-Appointed Judge Forcing Taxpayers to Continue Funding Planned Parenthood 'An Abuse of Judicial Power'
by Ben Johnson
Just days after President Donald Trump's July 4 signing ceremony for his celebrated "One Big Beautiful Bill," an Obama-appointed judge has halted its temporary defunding of abortion giant Planned Parenthood.
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Elon Musk's Threats Should Not Be Taken Lightly. Here's Why.
Elon Musk's Threats Should Not Be Taken Lightly. Here's Why.
by Casey Harper
President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are in a messy divorce, but if Republicans aren't careful, Musk may just get the house - the House of Representatives, that is.
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House Conservatives Win with Patience, Persistence; Angry, Impatient Dems Choosing Intimidation, Violence
House Conservatives Win with Patience, Persistence; Angry, Impatient Dems Choosing Intimidation, Violence
by Mark Tapscott
Americans are witnessing a real-time demonstration of the fact that political people and parties show far more of their deepest individual and collective characters in how they deal with one giant defeat than in dozens of victories, thanks to the enactment of President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB).
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Outstanding - The Crisis of Justice and Safety in America (Ep. 200)
Outstanding - The Crisis of Justice and Safety in America (Ep. 200)
Podcast with Casey Harper, Jason Johnson and S.A. McCarthy
Former cop Jason Johnson and Washington Stand's Sam McCarthy join host Casey Harper to expose the growing crisis in America's justice system-where public officials often seem to side with criminals over victims. Is it now a good time to be a criminal? Jason and Sam break down why cities are feeling increasingly unsafe, the failures of modern prosecutors, and how the Trump administration is handling the riots.
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Trump Announces Revised Tariff Rates, Effective August 1
Trump Announces Revised Tariff Rates, Effective August 1
by Joshua Arnold
President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs are coming back, although after a further delay. On Monday, Trump sent letters informing 14 countries that they would face tariff rates ranging from 25% to 40%. Trump originally suspended the steep tariff rates for 90 days to give American trading partners time to work out a deal. The deadline has been postponed again, from July 9 to August 1, but these dozen countries may not like their rates.
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Study Confirms Marijuana Use Causes Significantly Increased Risk of Heart Failure
Study Confirms Marijuana Use Causes Significantly Increased Risk of Heart Failure
by Dan Hart
Yet another new major study has confirmed that regular marijuana use greatly increases the risk of stroke and heart attacks. The report comes as polls show that public support for the legalization of the drug remains high.
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Supreme Court to Rule on Free Speech Case but Sidesteps Parental Consent in Abortion Case
Supreme Court to Rule on Free Speech Case but Sidesteps Parental Consent in Abortion Case
by Sarah Holliday
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) recently made decisions on two significant cases, accepting one for review while rejecting the other. These cases touch on fundamental rights - free speech and parental authority - and highlight contrasting legal battles. Below, we explore both cases in detail.
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California Rejects Trump Admin. Resolution to Keep Men Out of Women's Sports
California Rejects Trump Admin. Resolution to Keep Men Out of Women's Sports
by Caily Shriver
On Monday, the state of California spurned the Trump administration's Proposed Resolution Agreement to keep men out of women's sports. This resolution comes after the U.S. Department of Education found California in violation of Title IX for allowing men to use women's facilities and compete in women's sports.
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Review: 'Dr. Koop: The Many Lives of the Surgeon General' (Part 2)
Review: 'Dr. Koop: The Many Lives of the Surgeon General' (Part 2)
by Chuck Donovan
The provision of life-saving surgery to a handicapped child was not a subject on which C. Everett Koop could ever remain silent. Baby Doe, a boy, was born in Bloomington, Indiana, on Good Friday, April 9, 1982. Koop had been Surgeon General for five months. The boy had Down syndrome as well as a fixable condition known as esophageal atresia, a blockage to any intake of food and water. The doctor who delivered Baby Doe told the parents that if the surgery were successful, he would end up being a "blob.
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Faith, Conservative Values Take Center Stage as Christian Pop Climbs U.S. Charts
Faith, Conservative Values Take Center Stage as Christian Pop Climbs U.S. Charts
by Leah MarieAnn Klett
Christian and "traditional" pop songs are rising on U.S. music charts, reflecting what some analysts call a broader cultural shift toward conservative values in entertainment, according to recent reports.
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