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Beyond Binary Choices:
The False Dilemma Fallacy in Presidential Elections As the buzz around presidential elections invariably intensifies, the electorate is...
Mike Cunningham
5 days ago3 min read


America at 250:
The Fragile Experiment That Changed the World In 2026, the United States reaches a remarkable milestone: 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For most nations, 250 years would be an impressive achievement. For a constitutional republic born in rebellion, forged through war, tested by division, and continually challenged by its own imperfections, it is something even more remarkable. America was never guaranteed success. The founders themselves doubt
Mike Cunningham
Jun 193 min read


Unpacking the Straw Man:
Navigating Misrepresentations in Presidential Elections In the heat of presidential election campaigns, rhetoric sharpens, debates...
Mike Cunningham
May 193 min read


Rising Above the Fray:
The Ad Hominem Fallacy in Presidential Elections As the political climate heats up during presidential election cycles, debates between...
Mike Cunningham
Apr 213 min read


Popularity ≠ Credibility
The Ad Populum Fallacy in Presidential Elections In the theater of presidential elections, candidates often strive to present themselves...
Mike Cunningham
Mar 244 min read


What Does the Executive Branch Do?
Understanding the role of the U.S. President The executive branch is one of the three branches of the U.S. government, tasked with...
Mike Cunningham
Jan 204 min read


A Season of Service:
Dr. Mike Cunningham's Christmas Message of Hope and Action As the crisp chill of winter carries the joyful spirit of Christmas across...
Mike Cunningham
Dec 24, 20253 min read


Rethinking the Democrats
From D.I.N.O. to Renewal The term "D.I.N.O.," or "Democrat In Name Only," has become increasingly common in political circles, much like its counterpart, R.I.N.O. for Republicans. It is used to malign Democrats who are perceived to deviate from the progressive orthodoxy that increasingly dominates the party’s cultural landscape. This branding creates divisions, ostracizes moderates, and ignores the historical diversity within the Democratic Party. Looking at the legacy of pop
Mike Cunningham
Dec 1, 20253 min read


A Thanksgiving Vision:
Dr. Mike Cunningham’s Call to Serve This Thanksgiving, as families across America gather to share meals, stories, and gratitude, we are...
Mike Cunningham
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Rethinking the Republicans
From R.I.N.O. to Renewal The term "R.I.N.O.," an acronym for "Republican In Name Only," is one that has echoed through the halls of American political discourse with increasing frequency. This term slings mud at those perceived to deviate from what some partisan voices deem the true conservative doctrine. Yet, a closer look at the historical panorama of the Republican party reveals a far richer tapestry of ideological diversity than current polemics might suggest. Historical
Mike Cunningham
Nov 1, 20253 min read


The Republican Mosaic
A Party of Contrasts and Evolving Ideologies The Republican Party possesses a rich and variegated history marked by internal contrasts...
Mike Cunningham
Oct 1, 20253 min read


The Democratic Kaleidoscope:
From Carter to Present Often depicted as a unified stronghold of progressive and liberal values, the Democratic Party's journey from the...
Mike Cunningham
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Beyond Red and Blue:
Unpacking the Myth of America's Two-Party System In the landscape of American politics, the dominant narrative often suggests a binary...
Mike Cunningham
Oct 1, 20254 min read


A New Way Forward
Why I Choose To Run as an Independent In a political landscape overwhelmingly dominated by two parties, where media saturation and social...
Mike Cunningham
Sep 30, 20253 min read
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