Douglas MacKinnon

Polling shows over half of Americans under 30 say democracy isn't essential, raising alarms as the nation marks its 250th anniversary on July 4th.

Danny DeVito's 1991 film character Lawrence Garfield warned about communism's return, a message now echoing in American politics ahead of midterms.

Pete Hegseth's West Point speech condemned DEI and woke leaders for weakening military standards, with implications for police, healthcare and more.

China and Russia reportedly develop carrier drones capable of launching attacks within the Western Hemisphere, raising U.S. defense concerns.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez claims the American Revolution was against billionaires, drawing sharp criticism from Republican senators and political observers.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's shifting language on beating China to the moon raises questions about the viability of a 2028 lunar landing.

Trump administration claws back billions from Minnesota, California and should consider a lottery system to give back that money to disadvantaged Americans.

Chicago violence reaches war zone levels with 40,000 killed over six decades as Trump considers federal intervention despite Governor Pritzker's resistance to help.

Far-Left attacks on American traditions and Trump continue with a July 4th 'No Kings' protest, despite Trump showing the same courage and vision as the Founding Fathers.

A 33-year Coast Guard veteran's arrest for threatening Trump's life prompts reflection on how political attacks and dehumanizing rhetoric may trigger unstable minds.

Amtrak needs DOGE to review its operations for the good of its employees and the tax-payers who fund it.

The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is not just an NHL superstar with his sights set on Gretzky's scoring record. He is also renowned for loving his native Russia and her people.

My wife and I were driving to the Snowshoe ski resort in West Virginia. Just two months earlier, Donald Trump had shocked the nation and the world by being elected president.

The president-elect and his supporters are reminiscent of our Founding Fathers. Trump and the MAGA movement defeated their opponents in the deep state, academia and media.

Liberal critics hate the new Ronald Reagan movie, but moviegoers helped it do better than expected. I worked for the president and I love how the film's success makes the left angry.

Like millions of Americans, I have come to dread going to the movies because many are infused with far-left taking points and lectures. Not "Twisters."

Suddenly, the presidential race turns into a golf challenge. I went to the driving range with Trump and I learned something important about the difference between the presidents.

When and why did Columbus Day start to become so controversial? Like many protests against historical figures and times, much of it started with the left on our college campuses.

For three decades, I have been imploring Republican presidential candidates to take their message directly to America’s inner cities. Directly to the epicenters of "blueness."

Note to James Carville and his political allies: Former President Trump is winning precisely because of what you and the unhinged left are doing to him.

Newsflash to those not paying attention to current events for the last couple of decades: They don’t teach American history in our schools anymore.

"My Fair Lady" is an iconic Hollywood tale, but a casting controversy ruined Audrey Hepburn's chances for an Oscar for the film. Sixty years later, she still needs defending.

Author handled his inner demons completely the opposite of what my parents did. It wasn't the end of his story, it was just the beginning and his young children can appreciate it.

As I read about the wokeness at our nation’s service academies, two questions, asked about 250 years ago, popped into my mind: "If not now, when? If not us, who?"

American history is under threat. It's not just statues anymore. It's everything from the Founding Fathers to the Constitution. The woke left will erase them all ... if we let them.

Disney has spent years undermining the fan support and the greatness it once reached. Now, the company needs one of Disney’s own child stars to step up and take over the company.

"Star Wars" fans don’t want an "activist" laying waste to the franchise they love. They want someone who knows the characters and story and respects the fans.

The woke left has declared war on America, its founding and its Founding Fathers. If we are to survive as a nation, we must all start speaking up and defending our shared heritage.

The Christmas season is upon us. It's not just about gifts, toys or a miraculous birth. It is about celebrating the very brightest of humanity during the darkest of times.