We are not just cogs in someone else's machine. We are not just boots on the ground. We are the backbone of this country. We grow the food. We pump the energy. We raise the families and carry the weight.

So when traders are speculating on oil, they’re also speculating on what’s happening inside those tanks in Oklahoma. If Cushing is filling up, it can mean there’s more oil than the market needs. If it’s emptying out, it can mean demand is outpacing supply.

AI is not a new concept; it's an evolution of existing technology.

The challenges facing American agriculture are complex, but they are not insurmountable. By addressing financial pressures, ensuring policy stability, promoting fair trade, and protecting farmers from predatory practices, the nation can strengthen its agricultural economy.

He who controls his food controls his security.

The vastness of the Nevada desert surrounding Area 51 has a way of making a person feel simultaneously insignificant and extraordinarily aware of themselves. As I stood at the periphery of this mysterious location, the juxtaposition of restricted government space against boundless natural wilderness seemed to mirror my own internal struggle between public obligation and private yearning.

When I first sat down with Chris Wasko, I wasn’t sure what to expect. As a psychic medium specializing in healing the effects of narcissistic abuse, her work was unfamiliar territory for me. But within moments, any skepticism I had faded. Chris radiates warmth and kindness, with a true calling to help others navigate trauma and energy healing. My conversation with her challenged my assumptions about spirituality, offering insight into how we can find healing in unexpected places.

Addiction, in the brain, looks like this: A shortcut between the anticipation of reward and the compulsive behavior that seeks it. A hijacked dopamine system. An overdeveloped threat response.

They promised to drain the swamp. And they did. But what replaced it wasn’t clean water—it was scum. In this searing essay, journalist Matt Pierce explores how America’s two-party political system has failed the very people it claims to serve. From the rise of performative politics to the collapse of trust in both the left and right, this piece is a brutally honest reflection from the heart of the American middle—the politically homeless, the frustrated, and the fed up.

"She was just a young girl, tracing the shape of a police officer in the sand, when the black shoes came. That’s how Wendy Alexander remembers them—the men in uniform who stormed the beach to remind her that she didn’t belong. She didn’t yet know the word for it—Apartheid—but she felt the weight of separation in her bones. That weight would shape her. But it would never break her."

In a world that tells us to chase fame and fortune, Mike Messier is chasing something else entirely—authenticity. He’s an actor, director, former wrestler, and pet sitter, carving out a creative life on his own terms. In my recent interview with him, we explored how he's built a purpose-driven career fueled by passion, not profit. You might not have heard of Mike—but after this, you won’t forget him.

Texas may look like the buckle of the Bible Belt, but behind the religious symbols and Sunday sermons lies a troubling question: are we following Christ, or just using His name for power? In this post, journalist Matt Pierce examines how Christianity is often weaponized in Texas politics—not as a guide for living, but as a tool for control. What would Jesus say about politicians who lie, scapegoat the poor, and wrap their actions in Scripture? Would He recognize this version of faith at all? It’s time to ask hard questions about what kind of Christianity we’re really practicing—and who it's really serving.

In a world filled with talking heads and bought opinions, more and more folks across small-town America are doing something radical: thinking for themselves. Whether it's CNN or Fox, YouTube or podcasts, the message is often the same — someone is trying to sell you a story. But maybe it's time to step back, trust your gut, and start asking your own questions.

All across small towns and quiet backroads, something surprising is happening. Folks — farmers, truck drivers, teachers, nurses, and retired veterans — are turning to something as old as time: meditation. Not the incense-burning, cross-legged version you might imagine, but a simple, no-frills way to calm the mind and reclaim a little peace in a noisy world.