How to Talk About Politics With Family Over the Holidays (Without Ruining Dinner) Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Choose the right time and place for political conversations, ideally in smaller, calmer settings and not after heavy drinking. Lead with curiosity, not conversion: focus on understanding your family member’s perspective instead of winning an argument. Look…

Why Newly Released Epstein Files Are Politically Explosive for 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Newly unredacted Justice Department documents show that Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet more often than previously known. Internal federal emails tie a number of those flights to the same period prosecutors examined in building the sex-trafficking case…

Understanding the Vercel Security Checkpoint: Why You See “We’re Verifying Your Browser” Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways “We’re verifying your browser” is a standard Vercel security checkpoint designed to protect websites from bots, abuse, and malicious traffic. The message “Enable JavaScript to continue” means your browser must allow JavaScript for the page to…

How Politically Divided Families Can Keep the Peace During the Holidays Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Clear ground rules about political talk help families avoid holiday blowups. Focusing on shared values and traditions creates emotional safety, even when votes differ. Simple strategies like topic time-outs, curiosity questions, and defined boundaries can de-escalate tension.…

Can Democrats Really Become Washington Disrupters? Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Leading Democrats acknowledge they are seen as the party of the status quo and are openly pushing to redefine that image. Figures like Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elissa Slotkin, and Chris Murphy are calling for Democrats to “embrace change” and “shake up…

Political Dynasties 2.0: Why 2026 Is Shaping Up as a Big Year for Politicians’ Kids Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways 2026 is bringing a surge of political legacies, with the children and relatives of well-known lawmakers running for offices from governor to Congress to state legislatures. Maine is ground zero for this trend,…

What Americans Wish They Could Tell Washington About the Economy and Representation Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Nearly 4 in 10 Americans feel that neither the president nor Democratic leaders are listening to people like them. The economy and cost of living dominate voters’ concerns, especially among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents. Many want…

Vice President JD Vance and a Renewed Christian Vision for American Politics Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways U.S. Vice President JD Vance frames America as a nation whose political life is historically rooted in Christianity and natural law. He argues that a cultural “war on Christianity” has hollowed out the public square, replacing…

Arizona Politics 2025: Assassination, Veto Waves, and a Tumultuous Year Ahead Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Arizona politics in 2025 were defined by a shocking political assassination, aggressive vetoes, and deep partisan clashes. Immigration enforcement fears under the Trump administration reshaped daily life and work in immigrant-heavy sectors like child care and construction. The death…

Ben Sasse’s Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Announcement: Faith, Legacy, and Public Response Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Former U.S. Senator and University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced he has metastasized, stage 4 pancreatic cancer and described it as a terminal diagnosis. Sasse framed the diagnosis through the lens of Christian faith, mortality,…