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How Compassion Became Control: The Quiet Tyranny of Progressive Governance

Empathy has become a system of enforced conformity, and dissent isn’t just discouraged, it’s punished

May 9

“Digital artwork of Lady Justice with a blindfold and a cloth gag over her mouth, symbolizing suppression of free speech under the guise of justice and inclusion.”

May 9

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The Disconnect: How to Fix a Government That Forgot the People

These six reforms could restore democracy before it collapses under its own weight.

May 6

A solitary figure stands in front of the U.S. Capitol at twilight, silhouetted against a stormy sky , symbolizing the growing disconnect between citizens and their government.

May 6

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No One Cares Anymore — And That’s the Scandal

Outrage used to mean something.

15h ago

A close-up of a newspaper vending machine displaying the headline “Scandal Grips Washington” as blurred pedestrians walk past in the foreground, symbolizing public indifference to political controversy.

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Fixing the Economy: A Citizen’s Take on Wages, Inflation, Jobs, and Taxes

A grounded plan for fixing what politics keeps breaking — from wages to taxes and everything in between.

1d ago

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The Climate Lie: How Both Parties Failed the Planet While China Passed Us By

Both parties lied — one denied, one exploited, and somewhere in between, we lost our shot at leading the climate revolution

5d ago

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5d ago

This Culture Is Lying to You

From hookup culture to hollow freedom — here’s what they won’t admit

5d ago

A weathered road sign that reads “TRUTH,” partially obscured by graffiti and set against a hazy, overcast background , symbolizing distortion, misinformation, and the search for clarity.

5d ago

What Divorce Taught Me About Being a Man

Divorce doesn’t just end a marriage — it forces you to dig through the wreckage and figure out what parts of yourself survived.

5d ago

Silhouette of a solitary man walking down an empty road at sunrise, symbolizing reflection, resilience, and new beginnings after divorce.

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620 MPH and Nowhere to Go: How America Gave Up on Building the Future

While China unveils a maglev train capable of hitting 620 miles per hour, America is still holding town halls about Amtrak delays. Our…

May 17

Split-screen image showing a modern maglev train speeding past a futuristic skyline on the left, contrasted with a smog-filled, traffic-clogged highway under decaying overpasses on the right.

May 17

Betting to Breathe: How Small Wagers Became My Quiet Hustle to Stay Afloat

It started with daily fantasy.

May 17

Betting to Breathe: How Small Wagers Became My Quiet Hustle to Stay Afloat

May 17

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When Great Amendments Outlive Their Era

Is birthright citizenship still a shield for the oppressed, or a tool for exploitation?

May 15

A digital illustration shows three distinct hands, each from a different era, gripping the same copy of the Fourteenth Amendment. On the left, a Black Union soldier’s hand; in the center, a mid-century civil rights protester’s hand; and on the right, a modern immigrant advocate’s hand. The background features faded parchment tones and the visible text of the amendment, symbolizing the evolving legacy of citizenship in America.

May 15

Travis Warren Sr.

Travis Warren Sr.

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Father of 6. Federal LEO. Writing sharp takes on politics, money, and legacy. Real-world focus, conservative voice, no fluff.

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