Dramatic Escalation in Syria
According to Syrian media sources, the Russian government has taken measures to guarantee more security for its forces in case of possible attack regarding the recent U.S. Tomahawk air strikes on the Shayrat air base.
Entries by Joe Miller
Shocking Video Shows Moment Suicide Bomb Blast Rips Through Egyptian Coptic Christian Church
Footage shows the moment a blast from a suicide bomber ripped through a church in Alexandria as attacks on two religious sites in Egypt claimed the lives of at least 47 people.
Finally: Justice in Twin Falls Refugee Assault of Five-Year-Old Girl
A community torn apart by an unspeakable horror is finally getting some justice and closure, even if many of its members are set on continuing the same refugee policies that led to the atrocity in the first place.
I’m an Old Soldier. Now My Son Might Deploy to Syria, and I’m Worried
I was an infantryman. My brother was an infantryman. My father was an infantryman. My grandfather was an infantryman in both World War II and the Korean War. And so on, up through my family tree. I’ve been a soldier in a family of soldiers that has served this country in most of the wars it has fought since its founding.
God Loves You. No Exceptions. On His Terms.
The other day I saw a banner hanging on a church that read, “God loves you. No exceptions. The Episcopal Church welcomes you.”
March for Science Descending Into Farce
Last thing the March for Science needs, say some agitated folks, is Bill Nye the “Science Guy” co-leading the parade. Why?
Weak March Jobs Report Shows Need for More Reforms in Washington
Friday’s jobs report announced that businesses created 98,000 jobs, underperforming expert predictions, and showing the weakest gains in almost a year.
Trump’s Response to Syria a Bold First Step in Rebuilding US Credibility
President Donald Trump ordered the launch of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles against an airfield in Syria.
Russian Naval Activity in Europe Exceeds Cold War Levels
Recent Russian naval activity in Europe exceeds levels seen during the Cold War.
‘Extreme Vetting’ Also Threatens Privacy of Americans
The “extreme vetting” proposals floated this week by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly include the idea of making visitors to the U.S. open their phones and disclose their contacts, passwords and social media handles to immigration authorities.