When it comes to crime in America, public opinion often paints a more alarming picture than the actual data supports. Still, anxiety remains. This gap between perception and reality is often widened by social media, political rhetoric, and sensational headlines
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The U.S. National Defense
As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate what does it truly mean to keep the U.S. secure in a world where threats are no longer just on the battlefield? National defense is more than military might. It’s a comprehensive strategy to protect a nation’s people, values, and interests. The U.S. Department of Defense defines its mission as providing “the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security.”
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Balancing Liberty and Responsibility
When the Second Amendment was ratified in 1791, it was deeply rooted in the context of post-Revolutionary America. Wary of standing armies and potential tyranny, the Founders stressed the importance of a “well-regulated militia” as protection for a free state.
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Los Angeles Protests Turn Violent
The initial protests were sparked by ICE raids at various locations, including a Home Depot and a clothing store in downtown Los Angeles. As news of the arrests spread, more people gathered to demonstrate against what they perceived as unjust immigration enforcement.
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Speech and Consequence
Freedom of speech is often seen as the right to say whatever one feels, especially if it reflects personal truth. But not all speech is protected, and not all consequences are unconstitutional. So, what does the First Amendment actually protect?
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Keeping Government Authority in Check
While the Constitution created systems to limit centralized control, nothing can be immune to weakness or exploitation. Checks and balances require not only written rules but active participation from leaders, institutions, and the public it should protect.
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Who Governs and Why It Matters
There are many facets that go into running a nation. Like a business, it takes personnel, budgeting, planning, and many departments to manage a government. Have you ever wondered where government authority originated?
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The Second Amendment
The Founding Fathers viewed militias—comprised of ordinary citizens—as a safeguard against government overreach. This thinking reflected both a practical reality and a philosophical conviction rooted in Enlightenment ideals of liberty and self-determination.
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Birthright Citizenship
There has been a great deal of talk recently about the 14th Amendment, but what is it, and what edicts does it encompass? Ratified on July 9, 1868, in the aftermath of the Civil War, the 14th Amendment sought to address the injustices of slavery and ensure citizenship and equal protection for all.
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The Peaceful Transition of Power
The transition of power between presidents is a hallmark of American democracy, ensuring a smooth and orderly transfer of authority. The president-elect’s transition team then worked to prepare for taking office, including selecting key personnel, receiving security briefings, and planning policy initiatives.
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