One Law for Everyone
By Thomas Hampson   |   10.20.26
LaSalle County’s anti-Sharia resolution misses the mark. We need enforceable laws that uphold the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions and protect everyone’s rights to due process and equal protection from foreign or religious tribunals.
Good Intentions, Unprotected Children
By Thomas Hampson   |   10.07.26
"Good intentions" have left children completely unprotected. From failing schools to a federal court ruling that protects the private possession of AI-generated child abuse images, our institutions are actively failing the next generation.
A Real Danger and the Harvest of Fear
By Thomas Hampson   |   09.30.26
AI poses real dangers, but fear is being exploited for profit and power. Big Tech invokes “safety” to stifle competition, politicians seek greater control, and foreign adversaries exploit our panic. Take the risks seriously. Question who benefits from the fear.
What We Saw, and What They Teach
By Thomas Hampson   |   09.18.26
History without the “who” and “why” isn’t history—it’s propaganda. Fairfax schools told teachers not to connect 9/11 with Islam while omitting the terrorists’ stated motives. What is your child’s school teaching? Ask questions. Demand the truth.
The Man Who Passed Every Background Check
By Thomas Hampson   |   09.09.26
Background checks are a tool, not a shield. As the statistics show, relying solely on them gives organizations a false sense of security while predators—who often have clean records—gain access to children. We must re-establish the character standard and diligently watch for patterns of behavior, not just clear records
Child Trafficking in America Often Begins at Home
By Thomas Hampson   |   09.02.26
Most Americans think child trafficking is done by strangers in vans or overseas labor rings. The horrifying reality in our own country is that it often begins at home. Family members facilitate 44% to 60% of identified child sex trafficking cases in the U.S., with addiction frequently driving the abuse. We have to shatter the false stereotypes if we are ever going to protect the most vulnerable.
A Risk Worth Taking?
By Thomas Hampson   |   08.11.26
In 2011, Anthony Fauci publicly defended dangerous gain-of-function research as a risk worth taking. Today, Americans are demanding answers about what was funded in Wuhan—and who should be held accountable. This deep dive is well worth your time.
The Insiders
By Thomas Hampson   |   07.29.26
Long before radical ideologies captured public schools, stealth insiders were quietly hollowing out trusted Christian institutions from the inside. History reminds us that the greatest threats to the Church often come from compromise within, not persecution from without. An eye-opening look at how trusted gatekeepers replace institutional mission with their own agenda.
No Conductor Required
By Thomas Hampson   |   07.18.26
A woman in my own congregation spends her Saturday mornings carrying groceries to families who, for one reason or another, cannot come to our food pantry. Her motive is simple and idealistic: she sees people she believes are hungry and responds to the perceived need.
For a Bowl of Stew
By Thomas Hampson   |   07.14.26
What is the Church trading away for the sake of convenience? Esau exchanged his birthright for a bowl of stew. Today, too many churches risk outsourcing their God-given mission for efficiency, funding, and comfort. It's a sobering challenge to consider.
The Sacrifice of Others
By Thomas Hampson   |   07.03.26
Every society sacrifices something. The question is: who gets sacrificed? When a culture rejects God's design, it's often children, families, and the innocent who pay the price.
Assault on Our Language: Part Three– The Money and The Family
By Thomas Hampson   |   06.27.26
Why have so many corporations, foundations, and institutions embraced the sexual revolution? This important article explores the financial and ideological forces driving the effort to redefine marriage and family. The battle over marriage and family isn't just cultural—it's financial.
Assault on Our Language: Part Two– The Machine
By Thomas Hampson   |   06.24.26
When activists redefine language, they don’t just change vocabulary—they shape how people think about truth, morality, and reality. Christians must recognize the power of words and refuse to surrender God’s design to cultural “reprogramming” and man-made language constructs that deny God’s created order.
Assault on Our Language: Part One – The Words
By Thomas Hampson   |   06.22.26
Control the language → control the conversation → shape the culture. Words matter. When activists redefine words like “love,” “marriage,” “identity,” and “truth,” they are not just changing vocabulary, they are changing how people understand reality.
Paid by the Head
By Thomas Hampson   |   06.20.26
When government systems begin treating innocent children as numbers, referrals, and funding opportunities, something has gone terribly wrong. Children are NOT commodities to be managed. We should be deeply grieved and outraged by the federal government's failure to protect vulnerable immigrant children.
Thomas Hampson
Thomas Hampson

Thomas Hampson is the Research and Investigations Specialist for Illinois Family Institute. He and his wife live in the suburbs of Chicago. They have been married for over 50 years and have three grown children.

Mr. Hampson is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as an intelligence analyst in Western Europe. He later served as Chief Investigator for the Illinois Legislative Investigating Commission and as a board member of the Chicago Crime Commission.

His investigative work led him to found the Truth Alliance Foundation (TAF) and dedicate his life to protecting children. He hopes TAF will expand its reach to safeguard children across the United States and around the world.

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