The Wexner Deposition: A Study in What Wasn’t Asked
By Thomas Hampson   |   02.26.26
A major Epstein witness testified under oath for five hours — yet key issues were never pursued, including networks, surveillance systems, and institutional ties. What wasn’t asked may be more revealing than what was said. Oversight without accountability isn’t oversight.
The Intelligence Operation: What the Epstein Files Now Prove
By Thomas Hampson   |   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.
Stop Predators From Accessing Your Child Online
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   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.
Isabella’s Lawsuit Changes Everything
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   02.20.26
Isabella Varian is making headlines for being the first detransitioner to successfully win a lawsuit against her “gender-affirming care” doctors.
YouTube Kids is R-Rated
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   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.
The Epstein Files Release: Intentional Defiance Masquerading as Transparency
By Thomas Hampson   |   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.
McClure Tries Again
By Thomas Hampson   |   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.
Overturn Obergefell
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   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.
Our Still Struggling Child Protection System
By Thomas Hampson   |   01.08.26
Illinois has spent decades promising to professionalize child protection investigations. Yet the state is back to sending interns and minimally trained social workers to conduct what should be rigorous fact-finding.
Protecting Innocence
By Thomas Hampson   |   12.19.25
Megan was five years old when her innocence began to unravel. What started as “approved” school reading led to pornography addiction, online predators, and devastating consequences. Her story exposes how trusted institutions failed—and why parents can no longer afford to look away.
The Destructive Myth of Gender Affirming Care
By Thomas Hampson   |   11.22.25
A new 300-page HHS review confirms what critics have warned for years: pediatric gender medicine isn’t science — it’s ideology. The evidence is thin, the harms are massive, and children have paid the price.
Instagram Announces ‘PG-13’ Update for Teen Accounts
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.25.25
Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps that teenagers are regularly spending their time on. Instagram is also one of the most dangerous apps.
The Hidden Dangers of Snapchat for Minors
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.22.25
At its root, allowing your minor to use Snapchat is a dangerous idea. Temporary stories, 24-hour messages, and hidden content make social media accountability and transparency almost impossible which can easily tempt children to send compromising and inappropriate pictures and engage in bullying activities.
The Transgender Movement is Not Just About Men in Girls’ Sports.
By Kathy Valente   |   10.11.25
We truly don’t understand the perversity and depravity of the transgender movement. We truly have no idea the level of devastation that takes place in families whose husband/father decides that he is going to be a female regardless of the mortifying after-shocks to the wife and children. If we did, we would not protect it or condone it.
School District 128 Continues to Violate Title IX
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.08.25
On August 29, 2024, an 18 year-old adult male student walked unannounced into Libertyville High School’s girls’ locker room. He proceeded to change in front of minor girls. Not only this, he – a legal adult – observed the girls as they changed.
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