By Thomas Hampson
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02.25.26
On the morning I began writing this article (02/19/2026), Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. His alleged crime? Forwarding confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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02.24.26
It is no secret that our culture has become increasingly sexualized. More than that, it has been increasingly sexualized towards our children.
By Bethany Bachman
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02.23.26
Families and communities once cared for new mothers. Now government wants to take their place. Illinois HB 4606 would send state home-visiting programs into homes with newborns. Parents, family, and close friends — not bureaucrats — should guide those first precious months.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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02.20.26
Isabella Varian is making headlines for being the first detransitioner to successfully win a lawsuit against her “gender-affirming care” doctors.
By David E. Smith
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02.20.26
Marriage and family are God’s design — the foundation of human flourishing. When families crumble, society follows. Strong homes, faithful fathers, and biblical truth are not optional… they are essential to civilization itself.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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02.19.26
Would you be shocked to know that YouTube Kids features R-rated content? Graphic violence. Suicide. Torture. Abuse. Pornography. Yes. All of these things are depicted in the “kid-friendly” version of YouTube.
By Thomas Hampson
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02.14.26
3.5 MILLION pages of Epstein files — but no real transparency. Names of powerful officials redacted. Required records missing. Bulk downloads blocked. When government “transparency” requires hiding who was involved, something is very wrong. This isn’t openness. It’s obstruction.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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02.11.26
The NFL Super Bowl halftime show featuring Puerto Rican rapper, Bad Bunny, was anything but wholesome and in no way communicated anything close to “traditional family values.”
By Thomas Hampson
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02.11.26
Sexually assaulting a student should never be treated less seriously than bringing a weapon to school. Illinois SB 2991 addresses a real gap in the law — but mandatory punishment demands professional investigations, formal hearings, and a higher evidentiary standard. Protect kids. Get the process right.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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02.07.26
When the U.S. Supreme Court decided favorably in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, it was celebrated as a win for adult equality.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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02.06.26
Ahhh…it’s February. It’s the month when we reach the half way point of winter. In Illinois, it’s hardly a cause for celebration. Often some of our coldest days of the season are this month. Oh to be in Scottsdale, Arizona, this week!
By Thomas Hampson
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02.02.26
The United States is not collapsing from invasion or economic ruin, but from a far deeper crisis—a severing from reality itself. Our shared national identity is fracturing, objective moral truth is eroding, and even basic truths about law, human nature, and justice are being redefined by power rather than principle.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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01.21.26
If you are a family that struggles with family dinners– maybe it was never your experience growing up or your schedule just feels too full to implement them – we want to encourage you to prioritize this priceless time with your family.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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01.19.26
Certainly one has a right to wonder why I would have such an offending title to this article on Rhonda’s and my 49th anniversary—January 15th. It does deserve an explanation.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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01.17.26
For decades, the idea and practice of surrogacy has been touted as beautiful. A couple, unable to have children of their own, achieve their dreams of having a family through the help of a surrogate– a woman who carries a pregnancy to term on their behalf.
