Author: Kevin Parker

Today is Good Friday, observed on April 3, a day when Christians remember the suffering, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ; this piece looks at that historical act of sacrifice, how it contrasts with modern aversion to hardship, and why a renewed willingness to endure difficulty matters for character and community. Good Friday marks the moment roughly 2,000 years ago when Jesus accepted crucifixion, an event that sits at the heart of Christian reflection on suffering and redemption. The day prompts millions to pause and consider what sacrifice and forgiveness really mean in daily life. For many, the story of…

Campus unrest at Ohio State has focused on demands tied to a wealthy donor, with small, persistent protests and a larger debate over university values and due process. On the Ohio State University main campus, a steady pattern of demonstrations has kept attention fixed on a single issue and the university’s handling of donor influence. Those protests have come through all kinds of weather and have been consistent enough to force conversations among students, faculty and administrators. The scene reflects a broader tug-of-war between public concern and institutional procedure. “In rain, snow and bitter cold, a steady drumbeat of small…

Sen. John Cornyn is pressing Texas Republicans to think twice about Attorney General Ken Paxton as the GOP nominee, arguing Paxton is a risky pick for November, and he’s doing it without the backing of the singular power player who dominates the party’s headlines. Sen. John Cornyn has been raising alarms inside the Texas GOP about Attorney General Ken Paxton’s vulnerability heading into the November ballot. Cornyn’s pitch centers on electability, warning that Paxton could hand Democrats an opportunity in tight statewide and down-ballot races. He’s selling caution to fellow Republicans while the broader party base watches closely. The 800-pound…

This article examines public moments involving Ketanji Brown Jackson, the reactions they generated, and what those reactions suggest about competence, temperament, and the Court’s direction. “On Tuesday, Ketanji Brown Jackson once again showed us that you don’t have to understand the law to be a Supreme Court justice.” That line landed hard for conservatives and independents who expect sharper legal instincts from the high court. It feeds into a broader debate about performance, preparation, and the standards we apply to lifetime appointments. The comment isn’t just snark; it reflects long-running concerns about judicial rigor. Many on the right see repeated…

President Trump told the nation in a nationally televised address that Iran has been pushed back and the fight will be close to over in a matter of weeks, with plans for a U.S. withdrawal to follow. In a nationally televised address, President Trump said there are another two or three weeks of fighting the war in Iran. He framed the operation as limited, focused, and successful so far, setting expectations for the near term. The tone was confident and aimed at reassuring Americans that the heavy lifting has been done. Trump declared that Iran is “really no longer a…

A lawyer who challenged an airport’s decision over an ad for her practice ended up with a much larger presence at that same airport, sparking questions about free speech, advertising rules, and how public spaces handle contested messages. Local officials, airport managers, and advertising vendors found themselves in the middle of an unusual dispute after a single rejected posting turned into a larger display. The dispute started with a modest request for space and quickly expanded into a high-profile confrontation that attracted attention across the region. What followed raised practical questions about policy enforcement and how institutions balance their standards…

A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar was found on a Buffalo street in February and died; authorities have now ruled the death a homicide after he had been left five days earlier by Border Patrol agents at a doughnut shop. The basic facts are stark and troubling: a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar was located on a Buffalo street in February and later died, with authorities determining the death to be a homicide. That discovery followed an earlier encounter in which Border Patrol agents left the man at a doughnut shop five days before he was found. Those details raise…

NASA’s Artemis II will be the first crewed trip past the moon since 1972, sending four astronauts on an Apollo-style fly-around and marking a major step in returning humans to lunar space. It’s humanity’s first flight to the moon since 1972. In a throwback to Apollo, NASA’s Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a lunar fly-around. That short, daring loop around the moon is designed to test systems and procedures under real crewed conditions before any landing attempt. The mission matters because it bridges decades of lunar absence and the next era of exploration, proving crewed deep-space operations…

Free speech is not a niche privilege; it is the foundation of civic life, defended by law and essential to a healthy republic. ‘The Constitution does not protect the right of some to speak freely; it protects the right of all. It safeguards not only popular ideas; it secures, even and especially, the right to voice dissenting views.’ That sentence is a clear reminder that freedom of expression is equal and nonnegotiable, even when the speech offends the majority. From a conservative perspective, guarding those rights keeps government power in check and preserves individual liberty. When speech is curtailed for…

Sen. Adam Schiff drew large campaign support from Indian tribes that operate casinos, and he has introduced new measures tied to those relationships; this article looks at the political dynamics, questions of influence, and the broader public-policy tensions that follow when powerful interest groups back high-profile lawmakers. Indian tribes that run casinos were major backers of Sen. Adam Schiff’s last campaign — and the California Democrat is now delivering for them, with new legislation to keep them from having to f The story is simple on the surface: big money from casino operators landed in a high-profile Senate race, and…