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(ThyBlackMan.com) America is struggling to describe what it is living through in President Donald Trump’s second term. The language we keep reaching for — “authoritarian,” “strongman,” “dictator” — doesn’t quite fit. Those words imply a rupture…a dramatic overthrow of democracy. What we are witnessing instead appears more incremental, more procedural, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I watched the coverage of the joint American-Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities with a profound sense of relief and long-overdue justice. Back in January 2006, I wrote “Iran: A Ticking Nuclear Bomb” to highlight then-Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Holocaust denial and the regime’s explicit threats to wipe Israel ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Before we get to the reclusive and mentally unstable head of North Korea, let’s begin with the fact that a key plank in Donald Trump’s election (and re-election) platform was being “anti-war.” Yet, last weekend, Mr. Trump decided to launch — with an assist from the Israel — a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) During my time as a public servant in the state of Ohio, I learned a simple truth: markets work best when they are open, competitive, and accountable. When they are not, families pay the price. That’s why a recent lawsuit filed by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and the U.S. Department ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Every March, Women’s History Month brings a familiar rhythm of celebration—panels, proclamations, and tributes to pioneers who shattered glass ceilings. Those stories matter. But if we are honest, the story of women in America cannot be told without confronting another truth: this nation has been built, quite literally, on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In today’s Washington, politicians are quick to give and slow to take. The result is a government that won’t push itself back from the table, even though it cannot afford the bill. And this insatiable appetite is fueling an affordability crisis that’s putting the American dream further out of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Donald Trump breaks every rule in the book, and he’s never read the book of rules. Time after time, Americans see he’s constitutionally unable to follow the Constitution. To wit, he, with Israel, just started a war on Iran that ricochets around the Middle East. Contrary to the War ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes a verse of scripture is so well known, so easily remembered and so often quoted, that it seems almost banal to focus on it, or examine it for study or meditation. Psalm 8:4 is one such verse; for who can misunderstand so simple and straightforward a scripture. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Economic strength within any community depends on practical services that keep daily life functional. While national debates often focus on corporate growth and political power, stability at the local level rests on dependable work that supports homes, schools, and small businesses. Skilled trades contribute to this foundation by maintaining ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Last week in his State of the Union address, President Trump asked a question that truly should be pondered at a deeper level. When he asked the simple question, “Stand if you believe that the duty of the government is to protect American citizens over illegal aliens,” the response ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are two sports analogies we can use to exemplify the need for intergenerational unity within the Black community. The “next man up” mentality is a sports-driven philosophy emphasizing preparedness, resilience, and adaptability, where teammates are ready to step in and perform at a high level when a starter ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A traffic collision rarely ends once the vehicles are removed from the street. For many families, especially in communities already facing financial strain, the aftermath can stretch for months or even years. Missed work, medical appointments, vehicle repairs, and insurance disputes quickly turn what seemed like a brief moment ...
