Jason Yates, the former CEO of My Faith Votes, a non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing the evangelical community in support of Donald Trump, has been charged with possessing child pornography. This is not Yates’s first brush with the law; he previously faced a similar conviction. The irony of his situation is undeniable.
Yates, a vocal opponent of what he calls “sexually deviant” messages aimed at children, especially those sympathetic to the LGBTQ+ community, penned an op-ed for the conservative outlet *The Washington Times* just weeks before his arrest. In this article, he urged Christians to take a stand against what he perceived as a morally corrupting secular culture.… Continue reading
Caitlyn Jenner’s public support for Donald Trump’s victory, a decision met with disdain from many in the LGBTQ+ community, has brought upon her a torrent of backlash from the very group she seemingly abandoned.
The initial praise Jenner offered towards Trump seemed to stem from a belief that she would be welcomed into the MAGA fold as a “good” trans person. However, this naiveté has been met with a harsh reality. The same people she supported, those who champion policies harmful to the LGBTQ+ community, have now turned their ire upon her. They see her as a traitor, a “pick me” figure who betrayed her own kind by aligning herself with the very forces working against their rights.… Continue reading
Project 2025, a conservative manifesto authored by Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation, calls for the outright banning of pornography in the United States. The manifesto argues that pornography should be outlawed, its creators and distributors imprisoned, and that even those involved in its distribution through education and libraries should be designated as sex offenders. The manifesto’s authors believe that pornography is not protected by the First Amendment and argue that it is harmful and addictive. With a conservative-leaning Supreme Court, Project 2025 believes it can overturn the current legal precedent set by Miller vs. California, which protects sexually explicit material that meets specific criteria. This could have significant consequences for the entertainment industry, sex education, and the broader definition of what constitutes obscenity.
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Trump’s recent comments at a rally, where he openly expressed indifference to the notion of someone shooting at journalists, signify a troubling escalation in the normalization of violent rhetoric within political discourse. There is an alarming flippancy with which he jokes about a situation that is, at its core, a profound threat to the freedom of the press and democratic values. When he declared, “I don’t mind that so much,” while jesting about the bulletproof glass shielding him, it was as though he was trivializing an attack on the very foundation of our society—our press.
This kind of rhetoric doesn’t just endanger journalists; it incites a culture where violence against dissenting voices becomes acceptable.… Continue reading
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that on Saturday, Hezbollah launched roughly 100 projectiles at Israel from Lebanon. The IDF assured that they will steadfastly protect Israel and its citizens against threats posed by the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The military strikes mark an escalation in the conflict between the two entities.
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J.D. Vance claims he knows all the “normal” gays want Trump for president, and honestly, that statement is perplexing and a little enraging. When I hear him use the term “normal,” I can’t help but think of the subtle undercurrents of bigotry that often come with such labels. Who exactly is he talking about? The notion that “normal” gay people support Trump feels like an attempt to frame gay identity in a narrow, old-fashioned mold that doesn’t reflect the vibrant, diverse reality of our community.
For Vance, “normal” might mean those who fit into his understanding of traditional masculinity—perhaps the Log Cabin Republicans who go to CPAC and shield their identities with some sort of faux respectability.… Continue reading
As a member of the LGBTQ community, the recent passing of an anti-surrogacy law in Italy that effectively bars gay couples from becoming parents strikes a chord with me personally. Surrogacy, as a practice, has always been a controversial subject, with the potential for exploitation and abuse looming large. And while I understand the need for regulation and monitoring to prevent such situations, a complete ban on surrogacy seems like an extreme reaction.
Surrogacy, whether voluntary or compensated, has been a lifeline for many couples struggling with infertility, regardless of their sexual orientation. Banning surrogacy outright denies these individuals the opportunity to fulfill their dream of parenthood.… Continue reading
The heinous act of torturing and killing a defenseless cat is a despicable crime that reflects a disturbing level of cruelty and lack of empathy. To think that the current chief of the NRA was involved in such a gruesome act as a college fraternity member is chilling. The fact that this incident occurred in 1979, and the individual in question, Douglas Hamlin, pleaded no contest to animal cruelty, is unacceptable. The details of the cat being captured, having its paws cut off, and being set on fire are beyond comprehension. Such barbaric behavior towards animals is a clear indication of a disturbed and dangerous individual.… Continue reading
Aziz Salha, a name that may not ring a bell to many, but carries a weight of infamy in the darkest corners of history. The image of him waving his bloodied hands out of a window, a grotesque symbol of primal savagery and unbridled hatred, is seared into the collective memory of those who bear witness to the inhumanity that reared its head in Ramallah two decades ago. The brutal lynching of two IDF reservists, Vadim Norzhich and Yosef Avrahami, at the hands of a bloodthirsty Palestinian mob, orchestrated by individuals like Salha, showcased a level of barbarism that defies comprehension.… Continue reading
It is truly heartbreaking to hear about the victims of the Tel Aviv terror shooting, particularly the story of the woman who shielded her 9-month-old baby with her own body, sacrificing her life to save his. The sheer bravery and selflessness displayed in such a moment of terror is both harrowing and inspiring. The fact that one individual with a gun was able to cause such devastation highlights the senseless nature of terrorism and the lasting impact it leaves on innocent lives.
Learning about the victims, such as the Greek national who was the son of renowned researchers and the 26-year-old university professor, humanizes the tragedy even more.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker