Category: BlogPosts
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86% of America agrees – Members of Congress Shouldn’t Trade Stocks. They Do it Anyway.

Many of our elected politicians are reportedly making millions of dollars by trading stocks, sometimes under the names of their spouses or children. Democrats and Republicans (not all) are participating in the stock market, and every transaction by a politician can be found online, where rankings of who trades what change daily. The granular details…
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YouTuber and Candy Man Ryan Trahan Raises Over $11 Million with his “50 States in 50 Days” Fundraiser Road Trip

Ask Gen Alpha or Gen-Z about YouTuber Ryan Trahan, and they probably know who he is. With over 21 million subscribers on YouTube, this family-friendly creator is taking a cross-country road trip with his wife, Haley Pham. These two young 20-somethings have charmed their audiences with their newlywed cuteness, keeping it G-rated, and even showcasing…
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A Light Month For Executive Orders in June 2025

Following a busy month for executive orders signed in May, June was relatively quiet with orders that didn’t gain much traction across the media landscape. The TikTok ban made its way back into the spotlight, with another extension of the ban signed through September 2025. Syria is back in the United States’ good graces, with…
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The List of Executive Orders signed by President Trump in May

In May 2025, several Executive Orders were signed addressing diverse issues such as religious liberty, defunding biased media, biological research safety, and prescription drug pricing. Although the immediate impact appears limited, long-term consequences may emerge. Key initiatives include supporting veterans, easing regulations, and revitalizing the nuclear energy sector for national security.
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The $7.25/Hr. Minimum Wage Has Not Changed Since 2009

The $25 Minimum Wage was the rumor, but Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says “no” to raising $7.25 minimum wage.
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A 3rd term, a $250 bill, and more proposed by House Republicans in 2025

President Trump recently verbally confirmed he would not seek a third term, but that hasn’t stopped Republican Representative Andrew Ogles in the House from proposing a House Joint Resolution to allow it.
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Conspiracy or Coincidence? Luigi Mangione Fans Speculate About the Meaning of “286”

It didn’t take long for internet sleuths to dive down the rabbit hole of conspiracies surrounding the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the murder of the health insurance CEO. His criminal case became a worldwide obsession, especially for the true crime junkies – and they have been hard at work putting all the hearsay together.…
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Freedom of Speech Actually Does Have Limits that are Not Protected by the First Amendment

This amendment is pretty straightforward in its original text, but not all free speech is protected. Advocacy groups like the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) make it their mission to protect free speech when those rights may have been infringed upon. With the invention of the internet and social media, understanding what the First…
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SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert Performances Set a High Bar for Tonight’s 50th Anniversary Special

If Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary is anything like its 40th, celebrities in Hollywood will be extra hungover on Monday. SNL is going to be live on Sunday, February 16, at 8 PM Eastern for the official Anniversary Special on NBC and Peacock, complete with a televised red carpet leading into the event. The SNL…
