The rhetoric around President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has been pretty provocative – particularly for Democrats and left-leaning Americans; however, the House’s narrow passage of the bill on May 22 does offer several aspects that traditional, non-MAGA Republicans will view positively. The bill provides certain provisions that align with long-standing conservative principles. First is the … Continue reading ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has traditional elements, but still highlights growing rift between traditionalists and Trump-era populism
The global right turn: How ultra-conservatism is reshaping democracies
It may seem to many that the shift toward ultra-conservative or far-right political policies is recent and unique to the United States; however, broader trends of nationalism, anti-immigration sentiment and challenges to progressive norms have been taking place all across the world for some time. Countries like France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany are … Continue reading The global right turn: How ultra-conservatism is reshaping democracies
It’s time to decisively end this third-term conversation
Any notion that a second-term president can run for a third term should end right now. For a couple of weeks since President Donald Trump said he “wasn’t joking” about potentially seeking a third term, the media and political pundits have actually been engaging conversations about the prospect of such a thing happening. The media … Continue reading It’s time to decisively end this third-term conversation
Trump’s 2nd term unfolds as predicted: How Americans can stay engaged and informed
The initial days of President Donald Trump’s second term are occurring just as promised by those who, prior to the election, tried to warn the electorate that they should believe what they had already seen and heard from Trump’s previous presidency and his 2024 campaign. In rapid-fire fashion, the president is implementing drastic changes and … Continue reading Trump’s 2nd term unfolds as predicted: How Americans can stay engaged and informed
Republican lawmakers working to ensure a successful term for Trump this time around
For many Americans, the second term of Donald J. Trump is a de ja vu moment. The 47th president took the oath of office on Jan. 20 and has begun his second non-consecutive term with a whirlwind of promises and executive orders. There’s no doubt Trump’s first term was marked by quite a bit of … Continue reading Republican lawmakers working to ensure a successful term for Trump this time around
From Blue to Red: Republicans became the voice of the working class
Pundits across the country have weighed in the last couple of weeks about why the Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election so spectacularly. To say the results came as a surprise – to both conservative and liberal voters alike – is an understatement. However, it’s safe to say that in recent years, the Republican Party … Continue reading From Blue to Red: Republicans became the voice of the working class
Reagan film earns praise from audiences, but sparks differences over GOP’s ideological shift
The new movie Reagan, which was partially filmed in Guthrie, has been out a few weeks, and is showing widely in Oklahoma and elsewhere to mostly approving audiences. The movie stars Dennis Quaid as the iconic Republican president, and audience reaction nationwide is highly favorable, scoring a whopping 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s really … Continue reading Reagan film earns praise from audiences, but sparks differences over GOP’s ideological shift
Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief
Let’s just cut to the chase. Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief. Walters has been vocal about his stance against what he perceives as left-wing indoctrination in education. Walters has consistently framed his actions and policies as a countermeasure to what he describes as a pervasive influence of left-wing politics in the … Continue reading Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief
New Democratic candidate must focus on key issues to appeal to Independents, never-Trumpers
It’s been an extraordinary 20 days since the disastrous June 27 debate performance by President Joe Biden. That event, followed by the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, set off a flurry of calls for the president to step aside in the 2024 presidential race. He made that decision Sunday, so now the focus … Continue reading New Democratic candidate must focus on key issues to appeal to Independents, never-Trumpers
We all know what we saw
Thursday night’s presidential debate was a stark revelation. What we saw on national television was not just a bad night for President Joe Biden; it was a glaring confirmation of the concerns many have believed about his ability to lead. Biden, a sitting president, struggled to string together coherent sentences, his voice weak and raspy. … Continue reading We all know what we saw
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