Social Commentary
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Gun Crime Suspect Sells Stolen Gun, Deadly University Shooting Follows, Obvious Gun Control Needed
The horrifying events at Old Dominion University this week didn’t happen in a vacuum. They were the predictable result of a system that treats gun access as an afterthought rather than a responsibility. A Virginia man, previously investigated for possible firearms crimes, sold a stolen handgun to the convicted ISIS supporter, who then used it… Continue reading
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Wisconsin Anti-Trans Bills: A Cruel and Unconscionable Onslaught
What we are witnessing in the Wisconsin State Legislature and across the United States is nothing short of a calculated and deeply injurious campaign against transgender people, particularly transgender youth, driven by Republican lawmakers who have chosen to weaponize identity for political gain. There is no better way to define it. This relentless barrage of… Continue reading
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Nation’s Nerves Have Been Scrapped Raw
Over the past two weeks, I have placed a few thoughts or phrases haphazardly into a Word document about an issue that is hard to headline, but one that, as a nation, as a people, we are not properly discussing. Every day, there is another jolting topic that borders on absurdity, unreasonableness, or outright illegality.… Continue reading
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Conviction Of Colin Gray, Parent Of Mass Murderer Using AR-15 In Georgia Classroom, Is Pure Justice
One continuing theme for nearly 20 years (July 2026) that has been a foundation of Caffeinated Politics is the awareness of why serious gun control measures are needed in our country. Over the decades, I have pressed that parents or guardians of children who commit gun crimes must be held accountable for allowing guns to… Continue reading
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The State Of The Union Wasn’t Just A Speech; It’s A Mirror
Under the U.S. Constitution, the president is required to “give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union.” The framers didn’t include that line as a suggestion or a ceremonial nicety. They understood that the nation’s chief executive owes the public a sober, coherent accounting of where the country stands and where it’s… Continue reading
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