AmFest 2023

The week before Christmas, my son and I attended America Fest (AmFest) in Phoenix. Sponsored by Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point and geared toward young and rising voters, it was four days of inspiration. We heard from the best and brightest thinkers and leaders, and interacted with authors

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Israel vs. Hamas: Moms on a Mission Podcast

Miriam Shaw invited me to speak about my latest story, “On Israel.” We discussed Hamas’s use of propaganda to rally public support for its terrorism, the rape and mutilation of women in Israel on October 7, the calls in America for a ceasefire, and more. Find it on Rumble or at Apple

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On Israel

Note to readers: Some descriptions in this story are graphic. Please use caution when clicking on links, particularly those within sensitive paragraphs. Though the images are soul-searing, they breed understanding and empathy. Within the span of about eight hours on October 7, 3,000 Hamas terrorists tortured, raped,

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The Legacy of 9/11

Twenty-two years ago, New York City firefighters climbed the stairwells of the Twin Towers, clad in heavy gear, knowing they might not leave the burning buildings alive. Documentaries and news reports about 9/11 have cited survivors who passed the ascending firefighters: They moved into the smoke and

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Praying Hands

Ten years ago today we lost my brother Jim. At forty-seven, he was in his prime. I lament the unfinished promise of his life, and all that it held for his two sons. I mourn for my sister’s children and my own, for all they lost in

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Somewhere In Time: How Second Chances Heal

In the summer of 2018, my dad died. Twice. The first time, he was alone, slumped over the wheel of his truck. A swarm of good Samaritans revived him. One smashed through the glass of his passenger door. Several others hoisted him onto the sidewalk. A nursing

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The Sound of Freedom

The Sound of Freedom, a film based on a true story about the scourge of child sex trafficking, has grossed more than $140 million since its July 4 opening. The film debuted in 2,852 theaters. According to the distributor, Angel Studios, it played in 3,411 theaters as of July 28, a

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