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Dr. Mike Cunningham's Veterans Day message on honoring those who served and keeping our promises to them.

In 1956 only a sliver of American voters reasoned along a left-right line. Sixty years later, the sliver is still a sliver.

Is a party label a philosophy or a team? The answer changes what loyalty to it means.

Natural Rights, Liberty, and the Declaration of Independence As America approaches its 250th birthday, it is worth remembering that the American Revolution did not begin with a musket shot. It began with an idea. On July 4, 1776, representatives of thirteen colonies approved what would become the most consequential political document in world history: the Declaration of Independence. While many remember the Declaration as America's birth certificate, it was much more than a d

Left and right began as a description of where French deputies sat in 1789. How did a seating plan become a theory of what Americans are?

Understanding Fallacies in Political Discourse As political campaigns gear up during presidential election seasons, it's common to hear...

Dr. Mike Cunningham's Fourth of July Call to Service As fireworks light up the summer sky, casting a glow over the land of the free, we...

The False Dilemma Fallacy in Presidential Elections As the buzz around presidential elections invariably intensifies, the electorate is...

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

Navigating Misrepresentations in Presidential Elections In the heat of presidential election campaigns, rhetoric sharpens, debates...

The Ad Hominem Fallacy in Presidential Elections As the political climate heats up during presidential election cycles, debates between...

The Ad Populum Fallacy in Presidential Elections In the theater of presidential elections, candidates often strive to present themselves...

Understanding the role of the U.S. President The executive branch is one of the three branches of the U.S. government, tasked with...

Dr. Mike Cunningham's Christmas Message of Hope and Action As the crisp chill of winter carries the joyful spirit of Christmas across...

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

Dr. Mike Cunningham’s Call to Serve This Thanksgiving, as families across America gather to share meals, stories, and gratitude, we are...

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

A Party of Contrasts and Evolving Ideologies The Republican Party possesses a rich and variegated history marked by internal contrasts...

From Carter to Present Often depicted as a unified stronghold of progressive and liberal values, the Democratic Party's journey from the...

Unpacking the Myth of America's Two-Party System In the landscape of American politics, the dominant narrative often suggests a binary...