Political tactics take advantage of crises to produce martyrs over four decades.
In a bid to incite outrage and garner support, some activists are likely to instigate confrontations with federal law enforcement, potentially leading to harm or even fatalities among demonstrators. This might sound absurd, but it’s eerily reminiscent of past events. I experienced this firsthand 40 years ago when I testified before Congress about similar methods […]
Additional martyrs for opportunistic Democrats following the Alex Pretti shooting
Two more figures have emerged as martyrs for the Democrats in Minneapolis. Activists Alex Preti and Renee Goode, despite their intentions, unwittingly fell prey to the Democratic Party’s hunger for power, even if it involves unethical methods. Both were armed and resisted arrest when shot by ICE agents. Preti, age 37, had a 9mm firearm […]
The left aims to make immigration martyrs as Trump increases ICE actions.
Increasing Tensions Around Immigration and Activism The Trump administration’s intensified measures against illegal immigration and welfare fraud are being met with escalating actions from the left, which seems to be strategically creating martyrs in the process. We’ve seen this dynamic play out before, but the current intensity, fueled by significant financial backing and foreign interests, […]
Pro-Hamas Groups Spray Paint ‘Oct. 7, Do It Again’ in Australia, Host ‘Glory to Our Martyrs’ Event
A group called Palestinian-Australia Stand is set to organize a rally titled “Glory to Martialists” on October 7. This date marks the anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that ignited the Gaza War, occurring near Bankstown. New South Wales (NSW) Prime Minister Chris Mins expressed his shock at what he described as the “bad timing” […]
House Democrat worries that the party is creating ‘martyrs’ out of antisemitic activists
Democrat Dan Goldman from New York has voiced concerns that his party has begun labeling individuals who hold anti-Semitic views as “martyrs,” particularly in light of their opposition to President Trump. The Trump administration has faced backlash from Democrats for its attempts to deport foreign students involved in anti-Israel and pro-Hamas demonstrations on college campuses […]
How prosecutors turned January 6 rioters into martyrs
On January 20, 2025, the Justice Department's “shock and awe” campaign ended when President Donald Trump pardoned 1,500 of the January 6 defendants. Four years ago, the Justice Department set out to send a chilling message to the nation. in interview A year later, Justice Department official Michael Sherwin told CBS News that he wanted […]
King – Gratitude in the Shadow of the Sword: A Martyr’s Thanksgiving
Fifteen years ago, in northeastern Nigeria, Pastor Oji preached his final, greatest, and shortest sermon. As he spoke, his eyes filled with tears. They were tears of gratitude for having lived a healthy life up until now, and tears of love for the friends and people in town I would never see again. His “sermon” […]
Columbia University students plan anti-Veterans Day protest to honor ‘martyrs’ of US ‘war machine’
Columbia University activists plan Veterans Day protest, but organizers are “taking back” the protest from the “Israel-US WR machine” in the name of Palestinians killed in Gaza I hope that. Columbia University Apartheid Divest, an unsanctioned student group, is distributing flyers for the event, which will be held Monday at the Ivy League school's Morningside […]