The most significant aspect of this message isn’t related to politics.

Reflections Inspired by Jesse Jackson This message for Ash Wednesday 2026 draws inspiration from the late Jesse Jackson. Back in 1977, just four years after the Roe vs. Wade ruling, Jackson expressed something profound: As a minister of Jesus Christ, I must remind you that there is always the chance for forgiveness, even in the […]
Crypto Trading Isn’t Arriving on Elon Musk’s X (Yet), According to Product Head

Simply put Nikita Beer, the product lead at X, explained how smart cashtags function. Users will have the option to trade assets directly within the application, although X itself won’t support trading activities. Musk mentioned earlier this month that X Money is currently in the internal beta phase. Elon Musk’s X is targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts […]
Mom in NYC says her missing son isn’t real and has his name tattooed, police say.

A mother from Brooklyn has repeatedly claimed that her 11-year-old autistic son, Jacob Pritchett, does not exist, despite having his name tattooed on her arm, as reported by the NYPD. Jacob has been missing since he was last seen at his mother’s NYCHA apartment in Brownsville back in October, according to NYPD Chief of Detectives […]
Kendrick Perkins believes the NBA isn’t prepared for LeBron James’ retirement.

Life in the NBA without LeBron James would be quite challenging. Kendrick Perkins expressed on Monday’s “First Take” that if James retires, it would create a significant gap in the league, a gap that couldn’t easily be filled. “Is the NBA ready for life after LeBron?” Perkins questioned. “Absolutely not. It’s absurd.” During his segment […]
Dan Turrentine Claims AOC Isn’t Prepared for the Spotlight Following Her Global Stage Mistake

Ocasio-Cortez’s Conference Response Sparks Criticism Dan Turrentine, a former Democratic strategist, expressed concerns on Monday regarding Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s performance at the Munich Security Conference. He feels her lengthy and unfocused response to a question about U.S. military involvement in Taiwan indicated she may not be prepared for a presidential run. The incident occurred on […]
I entered the US legally. What we’re experiencing now isn’t immigration — it’s disorder.

America’s Immigration Heritage: A Personal Perspective America has long been defined by its immigrant roots, which I believe is one of our most remarkable strengths. My own story reflects this. As a Lebanese-born American who came here legally, I worked hard to create a life for myself. Now, as a successful venture capitalist in the […]
Patriotism at the Olympics isn’t enjoyable in Trump’s America

Reflections on the Changing Landscape of American Patriotism in Sports Back in 2014 at SB Nation, during the Sochi Winter Olympics, there was a certain level of mismanagement—well, maybe it’s more accurate to call it a social media tactic. This approach led to a flood of playful, yet somewhat ironic, expressions of patriotism throughout the […]
Expert warns liberals that MAGA isn’t going anywhere anytime soon

Liberal activist Michael Moore once described then-candidate Donald Trump as “the human Molotov cocktail” for his potential to disrupt the established systems. He seemed to think that even if the public rallied behind the White House, Trump would fall short of his promises and not be particularly effective as president. In a twist that surprises […]
The true issue with immigration isn’t at the border — it’s the benefits system.

While the focus of the immigration debate often lands on the border, the real problems appear after individuals enter the country, particularly within the taxpayer-funded benefits system where scrutiny is minimal. Law enforcement may grab headlines, but billions are funneled through Medicaid, housing, and social services with inadequate identification and erratic eligibility checks, contributing to […]
The Falling US Dollar Isn’t Facing a Crisis, but Here Are the Indicators to Monitor

In the February 2, 2026 episode of the *morning filter* Podcast, hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski delve into the current sentiment surrounding the US dollar and highlight which indicators are vital for investors to monitor. Should investors be worried about a weaker US dollar? Dziubinski: Let’s discuss the state of the US dollar. It […]