Society and Liberty

Federal Power and the Quiet Erosion of Religious Exemptions : Lawmakers ask the DOJ to investigate states banning religious exemptions for vaccine mandates, warning of constitutional violations and a growing erosion of religious liberty.

When the Panel Changed, the Questions Got Louder : A quiet but consequential overhaul of the federal autism panel raises new questions about science, policy, and why autism rates continue to rise.

Wake Up: Benjamin Netanyahu’s Real Name Isn’t What You Think—And Neither Is His Story : Oh, so you think his name is Benjamin Netanyahu, huh? That’s cute. But here’s the kicker—his real name? It’s Benzion Mileikowsky. Yeah, I know, it doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue like “Netanyahu” does. But before we get all comfortable with headlines and flashy soundbites, let’s hit pause for a sec and dig a little deeper. You ready for a truth bomb? Benjamin Netanyahu… Is Polish? Wait, What?

Deadly Silence: Iran’s Rebuke of Israel After Strike on Al-Manar Broadcaster : An unmistakable tension lingers beneath the surface of a deadly event unfolding in southern Lebanon. Ali Nour el-Din, a familiar face from Al-Manar TV—a media outlet closely linked to Hezbollah—was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tyre. The impact was immediate, but the ripples stretch far beyond the city’s limits.

When the Immune System Turns Inward : The warning didn’t arrive loudly. It came a week later, inside a hospital room, as doctors watched a routine blood count fall to levels that don’t forgive delay. Platelets — the body’s quiet emergency responders — were vanishing. Bleeding risk climbed. Confusion followed.

When Moral Lectures Cross a Border : Words travel faster than consequences. Sometimes they arrive before judgment catches up. This week, a sharp phrase cut through the diplomatic fog. Iran’s foreign minister dismissed Ukraine’s president as a confused clown, a line designed to sting, but also to signal something deeper. This was not just an insult. It was a warning about boundaries being crossed, and roles being confused.