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Student Government or Political Gatekeeper?

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

St. John’s University has once again denied official club status to the Turning Point USA chapter, raising concerns about student government acting as ideological gatekeepers. Critics argue this reflects a pattern of selective scrutiny against conservative organizations, undermining claims of commitment to diversity and free expression in higher education.

Crime & Violence / Entertainment & Media / Free Speech / Maryland / Misconduct / Montgomery County / News & Media / Political Violence / Politics / Rights and Freedoms / Social Media / Software & Games

Bethesda Softworks and Microsoft Face Backlash Over Mockery After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Bethesda Softworks, the Rockville-based subsidiary of Microsoft, is under fire after posting a controversial Indiana Jones game clip just days after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The post, paired with an employee’s online comments mocking Kirk’s mourners, has sparked boycotts, subscription cancellations, and calls for accountability across the gaming industry. Conservatives say the silence from Bethesda and Microsoft only proves the gaming world’s deep hostility toward their values.

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Were We Wrong to Vilify Mary Grace Westman? What the Parents’ Roles Reveal After the Minnesota School Shooting

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

In the wake of the Minnesota school shooting, the public rushed to vilify Mary Grace Westman as the rigid conservative mother who failed her child. But as Andy Ngo’s reporting reveals, it was her ex-husband James who championed their son’s transition, while Mary Grace signed court papers under pressure. The truth exposes a fractured family, competing ideologies, and a rush to scapegoat the mother while ignoring the father’s role.

Cable & Streaming / Entertainment / Entertainment & Media / Politics

Netflix Cuts $13.5 Million Check for Colbert—But Do We Really Need Them Anymore?

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Netflix garners attention not for new content but by signing Stephen Colbert to a $13.5 million deal, alongside funding Gavin Newsom’s redistricting project. Critics question Netflix’s shift from entertainment to political influence, pondering if the subscription is still worthwhile amidst rising prices and perceived manipulation of viewers’ beliefs.