Civic Essays
What We Owe the Next Generation
There is a kind of conversation that has gone out of fashion in this country, and we are paying for its absence. It is the conversation older people used to [...]
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- You’re Angry About AI? Social Media Already Owns Your Brain. October 29, 2026Americans are increasingly concerned that artificial intelligence will manipulate their opinions, influence their decisions, and eventually control how they think. Naturally, they express these concerns on social media. Usually immediately after spending three hours scrolling through an endless procession of political outrage, conspiracy theories, celebrity gossip, and videos of people doing things that would have […]Dave Chamberlin
- Capital Punishment Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice October 29, 2026The military justice system exists to enforce good order and discipline while upholding constitutional protections and the rule of law. Capital punishment, though legally authorized, occupies a uniquely controversial space within that system. Unlike civilian jurisdictions where executions vary widely by state, the military operates under a single federal framework, making each death sentence a […]Daniel Dodds
- Carpe Diem or Die Trying October 29, 2026When I was twenty-one years old, I wrote my own will. Although I had no assets and nearly no earthly possessions, I still had to divvy up what little I had in case I checked out early. The life insurance policy the Army provided for deploying soldiers was substantial. In death, I stood to make […]Stan Lake
- A Gun Pointed at Anyone Ultimately Becomes a Gun Pointed at Everyone October 28, 2026A few days ago, we ran an image and a short story on our Instagram page that involved the death of a young Israeli woman. I didn’t expect it to be controversial, but it was. I won’t bore you with the details in this piece, but if you’re interested you can read the article here: […]Charles Faint
- Hormonal Health Beyond the Uniform October 28, 2026Why Military Members and First Responders Need a Better Conversation About TRT and HRT By Sgt. Ayman Kafel, MSC Medical disclaimer: This article is educational and does not provide individual medical advice. Decisions concerning hormone testing or treatment should be made with a qualified healthcare professional after an individualized evaluation. ___________________________ We talk constantly about […]Sergeant Ayman Kafel, MSC
