Zohran Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City. In a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans more than six to one, this is no minor footnote—it is a likely preview of the future. Barring the unexpected, Mamdani is now poised to become mayor...
Author: Michael J. Hout (Michael Hout)
Opening Day and the Enduring Magic of Baseball
There are very few days on the calendar that feel like a reset button. New Year’s Day may mark the turn of the calendar, but for me—and for millions of others—Opening Day is the true beginning. It smells like freshly cut grass. It sounds like the pop of the mitt and the low murmur of a...
Canada Has a New Leader—Is Mark Carney Heading for a Fight with Trump?
As Canada ushers in a new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, many are wondering how his relationship with President Donald Trump will compare to that of his predecessor, Justin Trudeau. While Trudeau was known for his liberal globalist agenda and tense, often passive-aggressive relationship with Trump, Carney presents a different challenge: an unelected global elitist with...
Trump’s 2025 State of the Union: 10 Key Takeaways
On Tuesday night, President Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term as President of the United States. There were many incredible moments, ranging from Democratic congressman Al Green (D-TX09) getting thrown out to a 13-year-old cancer survivor being made an honorary Secret Service agent. In case you missed it...
Today, Germany Decides: A Safer Future or More of the Same Failed Policies?
Today, Germans head to the polls in one of the most consequential elections in its modern history. With Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s left-wing coalition in shambles and voters increasingly disillusioned by economic stagnation, unchecked migration, and ideological governance, the tide is turning—and the establishment is panicking. Polls show a surging center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), led...
Before Trump and Reagan, There Was Coolidge
Conservatives often look to Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump as defining figures in the modern Republican Party. Reagan, with his optimistic, free-market vision, revitalized the American economy and won the Cold War. Trump, with his unapologetic nationalism and rejection of globalist orthodoxy, reshaped the political landscape in ways still unfolding. But before either of them, there...
Welcome Back to Trump’s America: A Nation Restored
Today marks an historic moment for America: the return of President Donald J. Trump to the White House. After four years of economic decline, global instability, and assaults on our very freedoms, the American people have chosen to put their country back on the path of prosperity, security, and greatness. At long last, we have...
The British Are No Longer a Concern of the British Government
For decades, the British government has systematically neglected the very people it was elected to serve. Nowhere is this more evident than in the shameful handling of the grooming gang scandals—failures that reveal a political class more concerned with ideology and optics than the safety and well-being of its citizens. While Labour, under Tony Blair and...
10 New Year’s Resolutions for President Trump’s Second Term
As we enter 2025, the United States is preparing for an historic moment: the triumphant return of Donald J. Trump to the presidency for his second, non-consecutive term. The challenges facing the nation are immense, from economic uncertainty to a fractured cultural landscape. Yet with challenge comes opportunity, and the next four years hold the...
Jimmy Carter: A President We Criticized, A Man We Admired
Yesterday, America lost one of its most unique statesmen: Jimmy Carter. His legacy is a complicated one, marked by profound challenges during his presidency and extraordinary contributions in his post-presidential life. As the 39th president, Carter struggled to lead a nation grappling with economic turmoil, energy shortages, and international crises. Yet as a man, he...
