By the grace of God, I was carried out of Somalia’s darkness and into the light of freedom. When I became an American citizen, I did so knowing exactly what it meant. I understood that renouncing one citizenship for another isn’t an exchange of passports, but a solemn vow to live by the principles my... Read more about: Why Somaliland Matters The post Why Somaliland Matters appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
The Firth of Forth sounds confusing to American ears. It is an inlet of the North Sea, called a “firth” and produced by the river “Forth.” On this body of water in Eastern Scotland sits Rosyth, the location of the manufacture and drydock service for the U.K.’s only two aircraft carriers. The flagship aircraft carrier,... Read more about: “The British Aren’t Coming!” The post “The British Aren’t Coming!” appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
The American Mind’s ‘Editorial Roundtable’ podcast is a weekly conversation with Ryan Williams, Spencer Klavan, and Mike Sabo devoted to uncovering the ideas and principles that drive American political life. Stream here or download from your favorite podcast host. Pax Donaldiana | The Roundtable Ep. 281 This week, the legacy media allowed their hatred for... Read more about: The American Mind Podcast: The Roundtable Episode 281 The post The American Mind Podcast: The Roundtable Episode...| The American Mind
In the age of Trump, our nation lives under the banner of America First. In domestic policy, this means securing our border, deporting those who are in the country illegally, and reestablishing law and order in our cities, among other key goals. But what does America First mean for the world beyond America? To answer... Read more about: What America First Says to the World The post What America First Says to the World appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
The latest source of outrage within the Pentagon establishment is the rightful end of Army Lieutenant General Douglas Sims’s career, which has drawn loud protests from both active-duty and retired officers. Secretary Hegseth’s decision not to promote Sims to the rank of general has been portrayed as evidence of creeping politicization in the military. The... Read more about: Americans Should Not Tolerate an Unruly Military Elite The post Americans Should Not Tolerate an Unruly Military El...| The American Mind
So-called human rights might involve desirable ends—but they cannot be allowed to claim the mantle of a natural right.| The American Mind
Michael Anton—newly dubbed “MAGA’s Machiavelli”—gets a profile in The Free Press and some well-deserved recognition. Well-read, well-spoken, and well-dressed, Anton has done more than many realize to shape U.S. policies and political thought in the Trump Era. Meanwhile, Trump seems to sour on Putin and takes flak from some for not catching wise on Putin. But will he suffer any political consequences? Closer to home, Elon Musk throws in the towel on DOGE in light of a spendin...| The American Mind