Former Navy diver to keep taking surf lessons after clash with Newport Beach
Former Navy Diver Wins Right to Teach Surfing in Newport Beach A former Navy diver has successfully secured the ability to teach surfing professionally, following a complicated legal dispute with Newport Beach. Jason Murchison filed a lawsuit against the city after they enforced a 2012 ordinance that prohibits paid surfing and paddleboarding lessons on its […]
Lessons from Watching Portlanders Debate a Street Preacher in the Temple of Progressivism
Unusual Encounter in Portland’s Hawthorne Neighborhood I recently grabbed a pizza in the Hawthorne area of Portland, known for its vintage shops, record stores, and trendy cafes. The vibe there leans pretty liberal and progressive. As I neared the pizza joint, I heard a voice amplified by a bullhorn. At first, I thought it might […]
The protracted struggle: Lessons for American Christians from William Wilberforce
Wilberforce’s Long Fight Against Slavery We often believe that, with enough courage, we could die for a cause. Yet, the more challenging question is whether we’d stick around, year after year, facing defeat. Over 200 years ago, a young British politician named William Wilberforce confronted precisely this dilemma. His choice, in many ways, reshaped the […]
Christian family takes legal action against Sunnyvale schools regarding sexual education lessons
Christian Couple Sues Sunnyvale School District Over LGBTQ+ Curriculum A Christian couple from the Bay Area has filed a lawsuit against the Sunnyvale School District. They claim that the district denied their request to opt out of classes on gender and gender identity, which they believe conflict with their religious beliefs. Justin and Rose Taylor, […]
Boer Leaders Claim South Africa Will Not Take Lessons from Trump’s Reduction of AIDS Funding
African Leaders Express Doubts on South Africa’s Aid Conditions African leaders recently shared their concerns, indicating that the South African government is unlikely to make the necessary changes to restore U.S. AIDS relief funding. They suggested that instead of addressing significant issues like property rights and crime, the government would likely continue to target the […]
The Right is Already Ignoring Lessons Learned from Biden’s Time in Office Less Than Two Years In
At first glance, it’s hard to see how a viral story involving a college student, a Jewish employer, a UFC fighter, and the San Francisco Giants’ “Pride” night could be connected, but they all showcase a broader issue. Cancel culture reached a peak during the George Floyd riots. Initially focused on race, it has since […]
Lessons for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs from the Knicks
A Matter of Time for Spurs This isn’t their moment. But it will come, no doubt. Victor Wembanyama accelerated his rise to stardom, proving that his 7-foot-4 presence is ready to loom large over the basketball landscape. Unfortunately for the Spurs, they just fell short in the NBA Finals against the Knicks—a team that’s eager […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno: ‘There Are Lessons’ to Take from Colombia’s Election System with Voter ID and No Mail-In Voting
Following his observations at Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) commended the country’s voting system, labeling it as “world class” and suggesting it could serve as a model for the U.S. In a media call on Tuesday, Sen. Moreno shared insights from his experience, especially in light of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s […]
Knicks remember lessons from Pacers’ losses as they prepare for the East finals.
A Complete Journey Back to This Stage Reflecting on the past, it’s clear that last year’s experience is a deep mark in Knicks history. But as this season began, those memories seemed to fade for both players and fans. Still, I can’t shake off the memory of that dreadful blowout loss to the Pacers in […]
Lessons on stewardship from my colonoscopy
Facing a Colonoscopy After My Cancer Diagnosis Recently, I opened up about my cancer diagnosis, and as a follow-up, I finally scheduled the long-overdue colonoscopy. It’s been 11 years since my last one. Quite a stretch, right? I think part of that delay was neglect on my part, but honestly, much of it ties back […]