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• Murdock v. Pennsylvania: When Government Tries to Turn Liberty into a Licensed Privilege June 29, 2026
  One of the most frequently quoted lines in certain constitutional circles comes from the Supreme Court’s 1943 decision in Murdock v. Pennsylvania: “No State shall convert a liberty into a privilege, license it, and charge a fee therefore.” For many Americans, especially those concerned with individual liberty, constitutional rights, and government overreach, that sentence captures […]
  Charles Faint
• Tactical Is Not a Look June 29, 2026
  What does it actually mean to be tactical? Most people think they know the answer. Walk into any sporting goods store, gun shop, military surplus store, or spend enough time scrolling social media, and you’ll see the word tactical attached to almost everything imaginable. Tactical backpacks. Tactical pants. Tactical watches. Tactical flashlights. Tactical coffee mugs. […]
  Sergeant Ayman Kafel, MSC
• I Processed the Pain, Shed Tears, and Then… was at Peace June 29, 2026
  It was the unfortunately all too familiar call. The voice was almost unrecognizable in the fury of pain and confusion. This tone was only spoken in extreme duress, the voice that lets others know your full attention is needed. Every labored word is significant. My surprise and shock were evident in my silence. I was […]
  Jake Smith
• What Death Wants You To Remember June 28, 2026
  By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta’s blog, “Life After War” and is republished with the author’s permission. ____________________ Storytelling is how we make sense of what happens to us. And too often, you come home from war and keep your stories locked up inside. You don’t have a safe place to share them, […]
  Special Guest
• Beyond the Classroom: A Movement for True Intelligence and Genuine Empathy June 28, 2026
  In an era where higher education is more accessible than ever, we find ourselves at a paradoxical crossroads: our population is the most educated it has ever been, yet studies indicate a troubling decline in both intelligence (IQ) and empathy. Despite increasing college attendance and degree attainment, we are witnessing a simultaneous downturn in our […]
  JC Glick