Cut through the national noise. Straight talk about the country’s direction and who’s really steering it.
Last night’s returns were not a radical upset of the national map. Democrats still won in their cities and states. What was remarkable wasn’t the outcome — it was how far left those wins leaned. In places like New York City and Virginia, the Democratic Party didn’t just edge forward: it moved decisively into progressive territory. And while that may seem distant from Tullahoma, the ripple effect is real — and worth our attention.
Undocumented immigrants do pay taxes, but the amount falls far short of what states spend on health care, education, and social services. In states like California and Illinois, audits show costs now exceed total contributions. The issue isn’t compassion—it’s math and fiscal honesty.
This article continues our series tracing how America’s culture shifted over the last century. In Part 1, we looked at the legacy of the Greatest Generation — how their desire to shield their children from hardship created an environment of comfort and abundance. Now we turn to what that environment produced: a generation that rejected the very traditions that built their prosperity.
They survived depression and war, then built a nation of prosperity for their children. But in shielding the next generation from hardship, they unknowingly planted the seeds of cultural change. What began as love and protection became the starting point of America’s transformation.
