Reclaiming America: A Reagan-Style Path Beyond Division and Danger
America’s institutions—our schools, government agencies, and media—are undeniably broken. Many who identify with the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement rightly call for serious reform or even wholesale replacement of systems that no longer serve the people. But beneath the surface of these calls lies…
We Stole Reality from Our Kids — and We’re Too Lazy to Give It Back
Let’s stop pretending this is all a mystery. Kids today are anxious, fragile, and disconnected—not because the world is scarier, but because we took away the very things that used to make kids strong. They don’t ride bikes around town anymore. They don’t build forts…
Burn the Party System to the Ground — and Rebuild the Republic
A few weeks ago, I listened to a neighbor say he’s “just done with politics.” He’s not apathetic—he’s angry. He works hard, loves his family, pays taxes, and tries to do right by his community. But when it comes to elections, he says it feels…
Missouri’s $1.5 Billion Stadium Boondoggle: Rural Communities Pay, Ungrateful Kansas City Billionaires Profit
On June 14, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 3 (SB3) into law, locking in up to $1.5 billion in taxpayer money—plus an estimated $50 million annually for 30 years—to fund stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. For the farmers, small business…
Missouri’s Budget Blunder: Federal Dependency Threatens Chariton County’s Rural Heartland
Missouri’s state budget has been propped up by a flood of federal dollars, creating a mirage of prosperity with record-high spending on schools, roads, and healthcare. But for the farmers, small business owners, and families of Chariton County—living in tight-knit towns like Keytesville, Salisbury, Mendon,…
Why Missouri’s Rural Senators and Reps Are Ignoring a Fairer Constitutional Amendment Process
Missouri’s Constitution is the backbone of our state’s governance, meant to echo the will of all its people—not just those in the biggest cities. Yet, the current process for amending this vital document is stacked against rural Missouri, amplifying urban voices while rural counties get…
The Rise of Populist Conservatism in Missouri: A Challenge to the Republican Establishment
In Missouri, a battle for the soul of the conservative movement is playing out between grassroots populists and the entrenched Republican establishment. While the GOP dominates state politics, not all Republicans represent the values of the people who elected them. Many in leadership have prioritized…
Local Schools Thrive, DESE Fails: Centralized Control Is Missouri’s Education Problem
In Missouri, local school districts like Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV are shining examples of what’s possible when educators focus on kids, not bureaucracy. Yet, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is dragging them—and our students—down with its…