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August 2026

The American Dream Died with Dolly
Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, and frankly, so has the version of America that enabled her to achieve success.
 • Kameron Rudat
Politics Isn't Everything. And It's Time We Started Acting Like It
It’s strange, but no matter where you look, there’s always some sort of political debate going on or ready to break out in the United States.
 • Kameron Rudat
EXCLUSIVE: Father Of Taylor Sharp’s Fiancée Speaks Out
His perspective on Taylor, his relationship with his daughter and thoughts on the allegations.
 • Marci Crismali
James Fishback’s Moment and Why It Was Never Enough
Why James Fishback’s online energy never translated into a serious path to Tallahassee and an important lesson for young politicos in the age of digital…
 • Peter Giunta
Dolly Parton Dead at 80
A fulfilled life of sharing the gospel and changing lives.
 • Kameron Rudat
Rise of Extremism
Social Media and other online spaces are radicalizing the youth at an alarming rate.
 • Stephen Barba
I spoke to Taylor Sharp
A deep dive into my phone call with Taylor Sharp that lasted over an hour.
 • Kameron Rudat
The Midterm Convention: Dallas Is Not Symbolism, It Is Survival
Why Republicans are staging their first-ever midterm gathering and what they’ll need to talk about if they hope to seize the moment
 • Peter Giunta
Rama’s Ivory Tower
The out of touch Mamdani’s are at it again.
 • Stephen Barba
Mark Your Calendars: Marci Crismali VS. Tech Boy
We’ve been covering the allegations against Taylor Sharp for weeks now — the whistleblower partnership with Faith Merrill, the tip line, the fallout.
 • Kameron Rudat
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