Taylor Swift has released her latest album The Life of a Showgirl, and with it, she continues to redefine what it means to be an artist in the modern world. She is not just a performer or a celebrity. She is a phenomenon. Few ever reach the level of fame she has built, and even …
When the First Amendment feels like it’s under attack, that’s because it is. But the government knows better, even though it tries and has succeeded in the past on different occasions. The fact that they do it behind our backs means they know it’s not right. They just try to get away with it every …
The debate over who’s right and who’s wrong has always been part of America’s identity. From the founding fathers arguing in candlelit halls, to neighbors clashing over dinner tables, to today’s endless shouting matches online, disagreement is baked into the culture. But something feels different now. There is a shift underway, one that is reshaping …
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. The event drew thousands, but the shot came from a rooftop some 200 yards away in what officials are calling a targeted political assassination. The investigation is ongoing, and as of now, no suspect …
The river wrote its name on me a long time ago. Not with a pen. With rocks, cold shock, and that deep, thunder-in-your-ribs sound you feel before you hear. The Rappahannock River signed me in permanent ink. Back then we were a crew of water-dumb kids who thought gravity was a dare. We’d climb, count, …
Julian Brown stood in front of a classic truck with a gas can, and a crowd gathered around him, everyone with a phone in their hand. In fact, he invited them to record this historical moment where he was going to fuel the truck with Plastoline, gasoline made from plastic. Groundbreaking work that would greatly …
Named Hawk Tuah from a viral video that went crazy, Haliey Welch has seen the ups and downs of stardom. While the internet has launched many a meme into orbit, few have flamed out quite as spectacularly as her crypto career. Spoiler alert: she’s okay now. But let’s take a look at how a factory …
If you’ve just finished watching HBO’s Togetherness, released in 2015, you might be feeling that oddly bittersweet ache familiar to fans of short-lived but brilliant television. The show, created by Jay and Mark Duplass alongside Steve Zissis, starred Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Amanda Peet, and Zissis himself. It followed the complicated lives of two couples …
Joker Joker Deuce is the latest to be added to the list of Michael Allen Books, a psychological thriller that takes a very dark look at the internet and how easily a stalker can find anyone anywhere at any time. It was released before October but readers who like horror don’t need Halloween to enjoy …
To the NFL: With the NFL Conference Championships coming up, there will be tough competition when the Commanders face off with the Eagles and the Bills meet the Chiefs. But the refs have been problematic in the past, a dilemma that has become increasingly worse this year. The reason for this formal request now is …