Chicago, IL—Let me begin with my personal story. I grew up in poverty, raised by a dysfunctional single mother who was mostly absent. By the age of 14, I was emancipated, living on my own, working full time at night, and attending high school during the day. Thankfully, I had a good sense to always stay    one step ahead of child protective services and foster care.    I learned early how to survive in a harsh world, and part of that survival was understanding the value of personal protection. As a child, I was fascinated by guns. TV shows like  Roy Rogers  and  Dragnet  portrayed firearms as necessary tools for the good guys. I understood early on that guns weren’t just toys—they were instruments of security in a world with dangerous people. By the time I joined high school junior ROTC at 13, I was handling real weapons: M1 Garands, Browning Automatic Rifles, and .45 pistols. We were taught military discipline and, more importantly, firearm safet...

Kamala Harris promised change, joy, and a new direction. But every time she opens her mouth, we’ve learned that she would not change a single thing from what’s been happening for the last 3 1/2 years. Her campaign of change has evaporated completely. She embodies the continued decline of America into her socialist ideal. The reckless printing of currency backed by nothing cannot be sustained without a total economic collapse. Living off your credit cards without generating income is exactly what the Biden/Harris, Obama/Biden, and Clinton/Gore administrations have done to America. The interest we must pay alone is devastating. The Democrats crying, “tax the rich” is hollow because the Democrats are the rich today, and they will never tax themselves. Remember, our Congress is overflowing with multi-millionaires. We will never see them vote for term limits, nor will they ever significantly tax the rich. These are all hollow promises. Trump, on the other hand, is a transparent and know...

Tulsi Gabbard is an impressive and accomplished figure that came from a deeply Democratic family and background. She uniquely balanced political office with military service, something rare in today’s political landscape. As a combat veteran who served in the Middle East, she rapidly advanced through the officer ranks, adding depth to her leadership. Her remarkable experiences have shaped her evolving political views. She has shown the courage to explain when and why her perspectives have changed. Over time, Gabbard grew disillusioned with the Democratic Party as it moved away from traditional values. Gabbard stands out as a skilled orator and sharp debater, known for her quick thinking and thorough understanding of different perspectives. Her intelligence and leadership capabilities are truly exceptional. While I generally have a deep distrust of politicians, Tulsi Gabbard is an exception. She values the Constitution, our history, and the Bill of Rights, demonstrating a genuine r...

In today’s fast-paced world, commuting to courtrooms for limited hearings or traffic cases is becoming increasingly impractical. It’s time to fully embrace the technology that we know works—Zoom. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us that much of the court’s business can be conducted remotely. Now, we need to take this lesson and expand its application. Court appearances for matters like small claims and traffic citations often require litigants to travel long distances, navigate congested city streets, find parking, and waste an entire day for what might amount to a 10-minute appearance. This is not only inefficient but costly for both the individual and the system as a whole. Why are we still adhering to these outdated, resource-draining practices when technology offers a better solution? Today, we have the capability to hold entire trials via Zoom, involving prosecutors, defense attorneys, defendants, and judges. While defendants retain the constitutional right to face their accusers...

The Menendez brothers’ case has long fascinated the public, raising complex questions about abuse, wealth, and justice. Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the brutal 1989 murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills mansion. Their defense? Years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of their father, with their mother complicit through her silence and neglect. While this abuse, if true, paints a harrowing picture of their childhood, I believe it does not justify the violent path they chose. The Menendez brothers were both adults at the time of the murders—Lyle was 21, and Erik was 18. As adults, they had the means and opportunity to escape their allegedly abusive environment. In fact, they were more than capable of fleeing from their situation rather than resorting to violence. They had access to considerable financial resources, cars, and the ability to travel freely. If life with their parents was truly unbearable, they could have lef...

Throughout my life, I’ve tried every possible  way to carry handguns, seeking a balance of accessibility, convenience, comfort, concealment, and, most importantly, safety. It can be a very challenging goal, especially when it comes to larger firearms. When Glock popularized reliable striker-fired pistols, many manufacturers followed suit. These pistols, however, lack the traditional manual safety lever. Instead, they have a small trigger safety that must be depressed to fire the weapon. Now, imagine pulling your gun in a high-stress situation. Recall the female Secret Service agent fumbling for her gun during the first attempt on Donald Trump’s life in Butler, Pennsylvania. If she had accidentally discharged the firearm, the risk of injury would have been minimal with a hip holster. Had she been using an appendix carry position, the consequences could have been much more serious. Our bodies aren’t uniform. While some men might handle appendix carry without issue, the realit...