Demise of the Administrative State
By Thomas Hampson   |   07.08.24
Despite the seemingly mundane nature of regulations, the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Chevron Deference is poised to have a profound impact on our daily lives. This decision will touch each and every one of us, shaping our daily experiences and interactions.
Extreme Nanny State
By David E. Smith   |   07.05.24
Left-wing activists want us to believe that turbulent weather is something new or more severe than it has been in the past. They want us to believe it is a direct result of human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels and the rise of CO2 emissions. President Biden delivered a short speech about so-called extreme weather...
Divided? Or Not So Much?
By Thomas Hampson   |   06.29.24
Regardless of their claimed party affiliation, average Americans are more unified in their opinions than it might appear. It doesn’t seem that way when we watch the news or read the paper, and sometimes even when we discuss issues one-on-one. An outside observer might even think we are hopelessly divided.
Daddy and Ms. Warbucks
Ever wonder where your tax dollars go? Of course you don’t! Just read a few of the news stories in any given week and you’ll have your answer. 
The Crisis That Isn’t, Part 2
By Ecce Verum   |   06.05.24
Man has stewardship over the earth. As we established last time, this is a momentous claim. If you're neglecting a proper degree of dominion over the earth, then you are messing up one of the first commands God ever gave our species.
The Crisis That Isn’t, Part 1
By Ecce Verum   |   05.29.24
Several years ago, I made a trip to a popular museum in the Seattle area and toured the various exhibits on display. An exhibit that particularly caught my eye was a kind of vertical conveyor belt on which visitors could post little notes which others could then scroll through and examine. Visitors were instructed to write down their opinion of what the biggest problem in the world was.
Protecting Child Sacrifice and Mandating Indoctrination
By David E. Smith   |   05.23.24
We knew the last week of the scheduled session of the Illinois General Assembly would be rough for pro-family conservatives, and we are sorry to report that two terrible bills are now on their way to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, where he is sure to sign them into law.
Bills That Need Your Attention!
By Kathy Valente   |   05.20.24
This is the last week of session. They are scheduled to adjourn on Friday, May 24th. There are two new bills that just came to our attention. Please take the appropriate action.
Please Take Action on These Bills
By Kathy Valente   |   05.13.24
This week there will be lots of  rigorous floor debating, long speeches, and many specific questions. Please email your elected officials on these bills.
“Plastics, Benjamin.”
“Plastics, Benjamin.” Most people in the Boomer generation, who are movie goers, could tell you exactly the source of that classic line.
Mandated Indoctrination on Climate Change?
By David E. Smith   |   04.03.24
Last year I was at lunch with an evangelist. After the meal, he handed our waitress a Gospel tract. I wanted to reinforce his compassion, so I told the young lady that her relationship with God was the most important thing in the world. She responded, “Yeah, that and global warming!” She proceeded to tell us that she wakes up in fear of what may happen to the earth during her lifetime. I was shocked.
Electric Power vs. Green Goals
By Steve Goreham, MS/EE, MBA   |   03.12.24
“The green movement calls for a shutdown of coal and gas power plants. At the same time, it demands a switch to electric vehicles, electric home appliances, and green hydrogen produced by power-intensive electrolyzers. This and the AI revolution portend a breakdown of the so-called energy transition.”
Climate Change or Just Left-Wing Indoctrination?
By David E. Smith   |   03.09.24
Last year I was at lunch with an evangelist. After the meal, he handed our waitress a Gospel tract. I wanted to reinforce his compassion, so I told the young lady that her relationship with God was the most important thing in the world. She responded, “Yeah, that and global warming!” She proceeded to tell us that she wakes up in fear of what may happen to the earth during her lifetime. I was shocked.
New Studies Undercut Key Climate Change Claims
By Alex Newman   |   03.04.24
‘Climate activism has become the new religion of the 21st century—heretics are not welcome and not allowed to ask questions,’ said astrophysicist Willie Soon.

Temperature records used by climate scientists and governments to build models that then forecast dangerous manmade global warming repercussions have serious problems and even corruption in the data, multiple scientists who have published recent studies on the issue...
The Next Big Climate Scare: Counting Climate Change Deaths
By Steve Goreham, MS/EE, MBA   |   02.15.24
Advocates of measures to control the climate now propose that we begin counting deaths from climate change. They appear to believe that if people see a daily announcement of climate deaths, they will be more inclined to accept climate change policies. But it’s not even clear that the current gentle rise in global temperatures is causing more people to die.
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