Author: Darnell Thompkins

A blunt, plain look at where the party stands and the honest choices it faces as it tries to regain traction with voters. Critics say the Republican Party is stuck, and they point to poor messaging, infighting, and missed opportunities as proof. This article addresses those complaints directly and suggests how the party can rebuild credibility while holding fast to core principles. By every measure, the GOP is more useless than that raccoon that broke into an ABC store, got drunk, and passed out on the bathroom floor. That image lands with voters because it captures a sense of chaos…

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a special message that, on close reading, uses awkward and inaccurate language to cover a policy stance aimed at shielding certain individuals from deportation. The bishops’ message reads like a carefully worded plea, but it doesn’t stand up to straightforward scrutiny. The language softens the reality of illegal entry and leans into moral framing while skirting the legal and civic consequences of unrestricted migration. That approach matters because words from a national religious body carry influence beyond the pews. A core problem is the mismatch between moral rhetoric and practical outcomes. When…

Rep. Ilhan Omar and President Trump traded sharp accusations after Trump publicly criticized Somali communities and singled out Omar, prompting her to warn on CNN that his rhetoric could inspire fear and violence among vulnerable people. Rep. Ilhan Omar responded forcefully after President Trump’s remarks about Somali communities drew national attention. She took her concerns to CNN, arguing that words from the president can have real consequences for people already under strain. This exchange quickly became a flashpoint in the broader debate over rhetoric and responsibility. Earlier the same day, the president used a White House statement to attack Somali…

Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, a deal that dramatically expands Netflix’s content library and production capacity while reshaping the streaming landscape. This acquisition brings together two massive forces in entertainment: Netflix’s global streaming platform and Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming operations. The deal adds a vast catalog of films and series, established production facilities, and ongoing franchises to Netflix’s lineup. For viewers and industry players, this is a clear sign that consolidation is accelerating in an increasingly competitive market. From Netflix’s perspective, owning a major studio and a complementary streaming business offers more…

The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by Presiden The Justice Department hit a brick wall Thursday when it could not obtain a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James. That development follows a judge’s dismissal of the earlier mortgage fraud case, a dismissal that has left many questions about the motives and standards used by federal prosecutors. Republicans will point to this as another example of selective enforcement that erodes trust in our institutions. The dismissed mortgage…

President Trump announced on December 2, 2025, that he is voiding documents signed by Joe Biden with an autopen, including pardons, setting off a partisan fight over whether a machine-signed action can carry legal force. President Trump’s declaration on December 2, 2025, that he’s nullifying documents signed with an autopen puts a spotlight back on executive power and accountability. The move targets a practice that critics say treats weighty decisions like routine paperwork. For conservatives, it’s a clear effort to undo what they see as an out-of-control legacy. An autopen is a device that reproduces a person’s signature to speed…

California faces a legal challenge that says its new congressional map was shaped by unlawful racial considerations, and the dispute pits voters, mapmakers, and conservative legal advocates against a state system long criticized for partisan drawing of districts. The lawsuit filed Tuesday by the Public Interest Legal Foundation and brought on behalf of several California residents argues that the state’s recently enacted congressional map was drawn “with illegal racial intent and with illegal racial considerations,” and seeks judicial review of how those lines were created. The complaint calls into question the legitimacy of a map that voters approved and that…

The story follows Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett as prosecutors and courts untangle a revenge campaign that used stolen intimate images from her phone, implicating former staffers, a bizarre death, and a criminal case that left questions about privacy and accountability. There’s been a notable twist for Delegate Stacey Plaskett, the Virgin Islands’ non-voting member of Congress, after reports tied her to a past interaction with Jeffrey Epstein and exposed a separate scandal involving stolen photos from her phone. The revelations reopened public debate over who had access to a lawmaker’s private life and how that access was abused. Republicans…

Left-wing student intolerance toward opposing viewpoints has become a prominent issue on campuses, affecting debate, classroom dynamics, and the broader campus climate. Left-wing students have actually grown more intolerant of opposing viewpoints across the board. That trend shows up in how speakers are treated, how classrooms handle disagreement, and how campus groups police language. The change is not subtle and it is changing the atmosphere where young adults learn to argue. On many campuses the default response to disagreement has shifted from engagement to shaming. When dissenting opinions appear, pressure builds quickly to silence or ostracize the speaker rather than…

Hawaii will keep free parking for residents while requiring out-of-state visitors to pay for parking at four new state parks, on top of existing entrance fees. The state’s move to charge nonresidents for parking at four newly designated parks is a notable shift in how public lands are funded and managed. Residents will continue to get free parking, while visitors from other states face both parking charges and the usual entrance fees. This change raises practical, legal, and community questions worth unpacking. Officials describe the policy as a tool to raise revenue for upkeep and to help manage visitor pressure…