Shane Vander Hart

Bill Kristol is not a conservative.
Tucker Carlson is not a conservative.

That’s if the word “conservative” means anything anymore.

Happy Reformation Day!

Was there something else going on today?

My oldest daughter was published in Townhall.

Endorse shuttering Wildlife Services..
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Singles are paying $200 to hold each other in dark rooms. Can 'The Feels' fix dating? — USA TODAY The Feels Level 2 costs around $200 and involves long hugs and prolonged eye contact. Is it the medicine modern dating needs?

This is weird... And expensive....

Tens of Thousands of White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing as AI Starts to Bite — The Wall Street Journal Layoffs at companies ranging from Amazon to Target are sending young and experienced workers alike into unwelcoming market

This is going to be a staggering economic shift and it's one we were not prepared for.

Help My Unbelief The prayer I'm praying in this season

This is a good word from Dan.

Shedding light on school choice There is actually a lot of data on private school choice programs, if you can find it

"Two things can be true at the same time. Private school choice programs can be more transparent than people think while still being imperfect."

"Everyone can see the hypocrisy of rebuking the errors of political enemies while defending or excusing errors of your political allies."

The Numbers Six and Seven Are Making Life Hell for Math Teachers — The Wall Street Journal ‘Six seven’ sends teens into a frenzy that schools have been powerless to stop. ‘It’s like throwing catnip at cats.’

I lost brain cells reading this story and it makes me weep for this next generation.

Ian Roberts’ Fall and the Oversight Failures in Iowa’s Largest School District ICE detention, false citizenship claims, and a fabricated doctorate raise serious questions about oversight and accountability at Des Moines Public Schools.

I wrote about Des Moines Public Schools’ former leader yesterday and as predicted, we now know more including that the board knew he lied about his doctorate from Morgan State.

Considering how the U.S. House passed a continuing resolution (can we please pass an actual budget bill please) and it’s Senate Democrats who are caving to the extreme left in their party to prevent cloture, it won’t be Republicans who caused a government shutdown. Just sayin…

Not a fan of Secretary Hegseth, but I can’t say there is anything in this article (haven’t watched his speech, just read this article) that I disagree with.

The military needs to return to its core mission.

Yes, I agree that Christians grieve differently. Like I said, it's a process. I know when my Mom was killed by a drunk driver I wasn't ready to forgive immediately even though I knew I needed to forgive him. I got there and was able to forgive him during my victim impact statement at his sentencing.

The Indictment Against Comey Should Be Dismissed | National Review It’s an incomprehensible case.

"The indictment should be dismissed because there is no factual basis for a perjury charge and because the second count, obstruction, hinges on the perjury charge."

All Homes Need Five Layers of Digital Protection We can all do practical things to prepare and protect our children online.

Good advice to parents who want to protect their kids from porn.

Um, not awesome that local officials released this guy on bail when he was obviously unstable. Glad Feds picked him up.

Shouldn’t have to wonder what his motivation was.
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Two More Shootings, and More Questions About Political Motivations | National Review Sadly, local authorities may not be up to the task of confronting the violence.

Gee, I wonder what the motivations of someone who shot up an ABC affiliate or someone who kills another saying "Free Palestine" are? 🤔

It's a mystery...

You haven’t had someone kill a loved one have you? It’s a process.

Erika Kirk: "That young man... I forgive him. I forgive him because it is what Christ did and it is what Charlie would do. The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us."

That was beautiful.

Good points…
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Why Iowa Homeschooling Families Should Not Fear ESA Funding Even if ESAs were expanded to include homeschooling, Iowa parents would remain free to choose independence—or participate—without sacrificing autonomy.

Even if ESAs were expanded to include homeschooling, Iowa parents would remain free to choose independence—or participate—without sacrificing autonomy.

Lawmakers will introduce bill to kill tariffs on coffee — The Washington Post The bipartisan legislation would give coffee a carve-out from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

🙌

Canada Is Killing Itself — The Atlantic The country gave its citizens the right to die. Doctors are struggling to keep up with demand.

“Nearly half of all Canadians who have died by MAID viewed themselves as a burden on family and friends.”

The culture of death is spiraling out of control in Canada.

Family says central Iowa lawmaker now in hospice care “Senator Claire Celsi, our beloved wife, sister, mom, and grandma, has entered hospice care. Our family asks that you please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.”

I'm sorry to hear this, didn't realize she was sick. I'll be praying for her.

Opinion | The Left’s Vast Lack of Knowledge — The Wall Street Journal Charlie Kirk’s murder demonstrates how the credentialed class keeps itself ignorant.

"Disagreeing constructively requires that you first consider the arguments with which you purport to disagree."

Iowa school districts are waiting for more details on a state plan to consolidate federal funds — Iowa Public Radio Iowa wants to send money to schools with fewer strings attached under a first-in-the-nation proposal. D.C.-based advocacy groups say it could jeopardize services for vulnerable populations, while superintendents say the lack of detail makes it difficult to predict impacts of the plan.

"The state estimates the waiver would save the state Department of Education $758,122 and would save school districts a combined $28.2 million in staff time and resources."

Sounds good.

Nahas trial exposes new allegations of threats, feuds between Polk County supervisors — The Des Moines Register The lawsuit, one of several currently pending between and among county leaders, has showcased the dysfunction long endemic in Polk County government.

I feel like I need popcorn or something...

When a Label Doesn’t Stick Empirically testing if the term “voucher” affects opinions

Personally I think using the term “voucher” when the program being described is not a school voucher, especially by journalists, is just lazy.

Glad to see the attempt to label is not working.

To my friends and followers on the left, I know the vast majority of you, if not all of you, reject political violence.

Can you recognize where the left is headed in this moment (particularly young people)? Please speak out not only against political violence, but celebrating it as well.

“But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander,” (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭15‬:‭18‬-‭19‬, ESV‬‬).