Author: Brittany Mays

Canada’s move to make medical assistance in dying more routine is alarming from a conservative perspective: the system now treats assisted death like an available service, with fast tracks, thin safeguards, and concerning demographic patterns. “State-assisted suicide goes from routine to casual and seems to favor one race.” That observation sums up why many people who value life are unsettled by recent policy shifts and reporting about how euthanasia is being delivered. What starts as compassion risks becoming convenience when eligibility and oversight are loosened. The tone of public debate has shifted toward normalization rather than restraint. In practice, fast-tracking…

President Trump told a crowd in Chippewa Falls that his administration delivered tax relief and record export growth, and he vowed to bring down soaring fertilizer and energy costs facing farmers. CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisc. — President Trump spoke directly to Wisconsin farmers about concrete wins his team claims, pointing to tax changes and expanded markets that boosted exports. He leaned into the promise that rising input costs, especially for fertilizer and energy, will be a top priority moving forward. Farmers in the room heard a mix of policy talk and plain-speaking reassurance that their struggles are being taken seriously. He…

State governments in several Democratic-run jurisdictions are proposing levies on social media companies framed as revenue generation and content accountability, raising constitutional and economic concerns about government overreach, selective taxation, and effects on users and small publishers. Blue-state lawmakers are pitching targeted fees on major social platforms under the guise of covering enforcement costs and curbing online harms, but the proposals read like punishment for politically inconvenient speech. These plans would single out social media companies with carve-outs and thresholds that favor entrenched players while burdening smaller competitors. The result is an uneven tax code that treats a handful of…

The debate over citizenship, law enforcement and immigration responsibility keeps coming back to one central point: citizens expect their government to protect their rights and enforce the rules they live under. Too many Americans feel like promises from Washington mean less than they used to, and that disconnect eats away at trust in institutions. That feeling is especially sharp when laws about who can enter, work, and stay in the country are enforced inconsistently. A blunt look at how policy and practice diverge shows why frustration is widespread among voters. When laws become optional, the consequences pile up quickly and…

The state Supreme Court rejected Attorney General Kris Mayes’ appeal to revive her crooked case, so she’s shopping for a new grand jury. The state Supreme Court’s decision to deny Attorney General Kris Mayes’ appeal shut a legal door that many saw as critical to her strategy. That rejection leaves her with fewer formal options and prompts a public scramble to find another path forward. Critics say this move underscores a pattern of political maneuvering rather than straightforward law enforcement. Calling the matter a “crooked case” reflects strong opinions about the origins and handling of the investigation. Those words are…

A Lufthansa Boeing jet suffered a nose gear collapse while parked at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, and German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured in the incident. The incident took place while the aircraft was stationary at a gate, according to reports, and the nose gear gave way beneath the jet. Ground crews and emergency responders reached the scene quickly to secure the area and tend to the injured staff. Airport operations were disrupted as teams assessed the damage and cleared the gate for safety. Lufthansa confirmed that several employees were hurt in the collapse and…

Teen takeovers are organized events where young people coordinate to post, comment, and steer conversations across Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, turning casual social media use into brief, coordinated campaigns that attract attention, create trends, and sometimes disrupt normal platform dynamics. These takeovers usually start in private chats, group DMs, or viral posts, and they can spread fast because the platforms reward visibility. Teens often use inside jokes, shared hashtags, or synchronized posting windows to amplify reach and create momentum. The result is a sudden spike in activity that looks intentional and can be hard for outsiders to trace back to…

President Trump announced a nomination for attorney general: his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, a figure known for aggressively pushing the president’s legal positions. The choice signals a clear shift toward an attorney general who will defend the administration vigorously and prioritize conservative legal goals. This article outlines what Blanche’s nomination implies for the Justice Department, confirmation politics, and the legal battles ahead. It presents a Republican perspective on why this pick matters and what to expect next. Todd Blanche is being tapped for attorney general after a career that included representing President Trump directly and taking on high profile,…

Neighbors in one Seattle community pushed back against rising street crime by physically blocking vehicle access, using planters and barriers to reclaim public space and reduce incidents until city officials intervened, sparking debate over local initiative, public safety, and municipal authority. Residents turned their block into a quiet, controlled space with planters and makeshift barriers, aiming to keep out joyriders, loitering, and drive-by nuisance. The effort cut vehicle traffic and visibly reduced some types of crime, prompting neighbors to organize watches and coordinate with one another. Community leaders described a palpable change in the day-to-day rhythm of the street as…

An American judge now worships behind hired guards. A lawyer friend told me about him. He is prominent, he is handling a case you would recognize, and the church near his home had to bring in private security to protect him and the congregation around him. The hatred aimed at him from the left had grown that ugly. His name and his church do not belong in print, because naming either could put more people in danger. That a judge has to be hidden to stay safe is the condition the judiciary now works under, and it did not get…