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The Moralist

Decency still matters

A massive neoclassical stone arch towers over the National Mall in Washington D.C., glowing in the warm amber light of a low golden hour sun. Symmetrical framing, 50mm prime lens, 4K HDR professional photography, showing the texture of carved limestone against a clear spring sky.
A massive neoclassical stone arch towers over the National Mall in Washington D.C., glowing in the warm amber light of a low golden hour sun. Symmetrical framing, 50mm prime lens, 4K HDR professional photography, showing the texture of carved limestone against a clear spring sky.

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Hollywood Grave Robbers Desecrate the Human Soul #

John Voorhees stood before a hushed crowd at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this Wednesday, clutching a microphone as a digital ghost flickered on the screen behind him. The producer was unveiling the trailer for 'As Deep As the Grave,' a Western that features an artificial intelligence version of the actor Val Kilmer. While the filmmakers spoke of 'consent' and 'collaboration' with the Kilmer estate, the physical scene was one of profound spiritual unease. The image on the screen had…

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London Elites Betray the Public Trust in Epstein Scandal #

Keir Starmer sat in the House of Commons this week with the heavy posture of a man watching his authority dissolve into the grey London fog. The British Prime Minister is facing a firestorm of criticism following revelations that Peter Mandelson, his choice for ambassador to Washington, was granted top-level…

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Working Families Deserve the $166 Billion Tariff Refund #

Jay Foreman sat in his office this Friday, his fingers poised over a keyboard as he prepared for the launch of a new federal claims system. The CEO of Basic Fun is one of thousands of importers seeking a share of $166 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck…

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Washington Holds Sick Children Hostage for African Minerals #

Asia Russell stood in the middle of a crowded congressional hearing room on Wednesday, her voice rising above the gavel as she condemned the latest turn in American foreign policy.…

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New Washington Arch Must Not Mask National Decay #

A set of official renderings released this Friday by the Commission of Fine Arts depicts a 250-foot stone arch towering over the National Mall. The monument, a personal project of…

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In Brief #

ICE Director Resigns Amid Deportation Surge

Todd Lyons, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, announced his resignation following a series of controversial operations and legal challenges. His departure comes as the agency faces intense scrutiny over the treatment of detainees and a felony assault charge against an agent in Minnesota.

Carrier Ford Surpasses Vietnam War Record

The USS Gerald R. Ford has surpassed 295 days at sea, marking one of the longest aircraft carrier deployments since the Vietnam War. The extended mission highlights the strain on our naval families as the vessel remains stationed in the Middle East to guard vital energy corridors.

Fragile Iran Truce Holds Amid Blockade

A tenous ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in place, even as Washington moves to blockade Iranian ports to prevent piracy in the Strait of Hormuz. The pause in kinetic warfare has stabilized global oil prices but left secondary allies like Ukraine vulnerable to renewed aggression.