The American Revolution was an insurrection carried out by 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies that began in 1775 and ended with a peace treaty in 1783. The colonies won political independence and went on to form the United States of America. The war followed more than a decade of growing estrangement between the British crown and a large and influential segment of its North American colonies that was caused by British attempts to assert greater control over colonial affairs after having long adhered to a policy of salutary neglect. Until early in 1778 the conflict was a civil... View Article

The Western Standard is hosting an Independence vs. Federalism Debate on July 9 at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, bringing together two opposing perspectives on Alberta’s future within Canada. The debate will be moderated by Fair Deal Panelist and former Calgary-Varsity MLA Donna Kennedy-Glans. Taking the case for Alberta independence will be Western Standard Publisher, President and CEO Derek Fildebrandt, who will go head-to-head with Mount Royal University Political Science Professor Dr. Duane Bratt, who will argue in favour of federalism. https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-western-standard-independence-debate/74916 People Might Soon Be Able to Ship Handguns Through the Mail. Here’s Why It Matters. USPS is... View Article

Chicago mayor ridiculed for touting trans violence ‘state of emergency’ amid murder-plagued Juneteenth weekend The mayor’s office reupped the 2024 “Transfemicide State of Emergency,” drawing mockery from commentators online Chicago’s mayor has become the subject of ridicule after promoting his transgender violence state of emergency amid a deadly Juneteenth weekend where dozens of people in his city were shot and six were killed. “Since declaring a Transfemicide State of Emergency, our administration has strengthened the City’s capacity to support LGBTQ+ Chicagoans,” a Sunday X post from Mayor Brandon Johnson said. “This framework builds on that work by centering the voices... View Article

Mamdani and Hochul announce cash infusion for New York City Abortion Access Hub expansion New York City and New York state are funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars in new funding toward the New York City Abortion Access Hub. Press releases from the offices of Big Apple Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Empire State Gov. Kathy Hochul declared that the two figures were announcing that the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the state’s Department of Health are infusing $495,000 to expand the program’s “referral network.” “The expansion will allow the Hub to connect callers with a broader network... View Article

The Platform for the Liberty Movement FreedomFest doesn’t tell you what to think. It gives you the room, the people, and the ideas—and trusts you to do the rest. OUR STORY When my parents, Mark and Jo Ann Skousen, founded FreedomFest in 2007, they envisioned a place where everyone who loves liberty can gather, learn, exchange ideas freely, and leave renewed with hope for the future. In a world that too often feels divided and cynical, FreedomFest exudes a culture of respect, curiosity, and genuine friendship. It’s where people from every background come together to wrestle with serious ideas—and to... View Article

Multiculturalism: A Failed Policy Are all cultures equal? Yes, according to multiculturalism. Numerous heads of state including Nicolas Sarkozy (France), Angela Merkel (Germany), and David Cameron (UK) have recently proclaimed that multiculturalism has been an utter failure (see here). Many people are baffled by this position as they confuse multiculturalism as a political normative philosophy with the colloquial use of the term meant to represent cultural, religious, and ethnic heterogeneity (or pluralism). The latter meaning is a very laudable objective to pursue as such diversity creates a richer social tapestry. On the other hand, Multiculturalism (hereafter capitalized) in the first... View Article

Minor league PA baseball team CANCELS Pride game after players REFUSE to wear rainbow jerseys York Revolution stated that the players’ decision not to wear Pride uniforms is “inconsistent” with the organization’s values. A Pennsylvania minor league baseball team forfeited Thursday’s game after several players refused to wear special rainbow-themed uniforms for LGBTQ Pride night. York Revolution said that tickets to the game may be exchanged for any remaining 2026 season games. The team was scheduled to face off against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. https://thepostmillennial.com/minor-league-pa-baseball-team-cancels-pride-game-after-players-refuse-to-wear-rainbow-jerseys California Requires Proof Of Gayness To Get Utility Contracts But Not Proof Of ID... View Article

World reacts as Iran and US reach tentative deal to end war Pakistan, Qatar applaud agreement as a step towards peace and lasting tranquillity in the region. World leaders have welcomed an announcement that Iran and the United States have reached a tentative deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran, including Israeli attacks on Lebanon, expressing hope for a potential path to a lasting end to the conflict. “The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday on his Truth Social platform. “Ships of the world, start your engines. Let... View Article

Los Angeles Top Prosecutor Says ‘Multiple Election Fraud Investigations Underway’ First Assistant U.S. Attorney for CA’s Central District Bill Essayli said the state’s election system has ‘serious structural vulnerabilities’ that have been flagged by the FBI https://lamag.com/politics/los-angeles-top-prosecutor-says-multiple-election-fraud-investigations-underway/ Left’s election fraud denials crumble as DOJ exposes two-decade-long California cheating scheme Despite evidence to the contrary, liberal voting activists have spent years minimizing cheating concerns and portraying those who want to investigate such problems as “election deniers.” But the FBI and the departments of Justice and Homeland Security are now systematically exposing electoral fraud – from non-citizen voting to ballot-box-stuffing schemes that... View Article

Why Do Americans Sue So Much? The United States is known for its unique litigious nature, with lawyers being financially incentivized to resist reforms to the legal system. While the country is not the most litigious, it is already the most litigious society in the world, spending about 2.2% of gross domestic product, or roughly $310 billion a year, on torts. Americans sue more frequently than citizens do elsewhere, as evidenced by its per capita litigation rates. A new book by law school faculty member David Engel debunks the commonly held belief that injured Americans have their attorney on speed-dial.... View Article