The COVID-19 pandemic had indelible impacts on American society. In addition to the incredibly high death count associated with the pandemic, American citizens were hard-hit financially. An article from the Washington Center for Equitable…
Some people consider the falling birth rate to be a crisis. In the United States alone, the birth rate fell by 2% annually in every year from 2014-2020. While there was a slight 1%…
A Russian Bear-F military aircraft was recently intercepted by British forces after the reconnaissance aircraft flew too close to U.K. airspace. While the U.K.’s Defense Ministry said that the Russian plane never actually entered…
The Zhuhai Airshow took place earlier this month — from November 12 to 17, 2024 — in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. The Airshow, which first debuted in 1996, allows China to showcase both its military…
David Burg, a former New Jersey congressional candidate and attorney, is currently dealing with a complex legal battle surrounding his 2nd Amendment rights. While driving his car one day, Burg experienced a conflict with…
First designed in 1942, and deployed heavily during World War II, the bazooka was part of the first generation of rocket-powered, anti-tank weaponry used in combat situations. Its name comes — interestingly enough —…
In New Hampshire, gun laws are slightly more relaxed than in the neighboring state of Massachusetts. For example, New Hampshire allows for permitless carry — meaning that gun owners don’t have to have a…
Concealed carry is currently allowed in Florida, but many people are wondering if open carry is next. But open carry won’t be next — at least if Florida Senate President Ben Albritton (R-Wauchula) has…
In December 1941, Japanese military forces had devastated forces around the globe. They had attacked the U.S. at Pearl Harbor, conquered various areas, and even took over Hong Kong. By May 1942, the Allied…
Doug Peterson was a Dustoff guy. Dustoff crew members, during the Vietnam War, were an invaluable part of medical support. The crew would fly in on helicopters to combat situations, allowing for an easier…
Rematriation is an Indigenous process of restoring balance to the world and reconnecting Indigenous communities to the natural land. One of the clearest paths towards rematriation in today’s society is returning buffalo (also known…
Climate change has been a talking point for decades, but have we made the advances that we think? It depends. Many people are largely concerned about the rising temperature of our planet — eco-anxiety…
People in North Carolina love their guns. According to a 2023 report from research and policy advocacy group the RAND Corporation, 37.1% of people in the state own a gun. However, some other estimates…
Long-range sniper rifles fundamentally change how military forces approach combat scenarios. Since many of these weapons can strike from half a mile to over one mile away, troops with long-range rifles force their enemies…
The Hungarian Defense Forces recently held Harci Szellem 2024 (“Battle Spirit 2024”), an artillery live-firing exercise. During the exercise, the Hungarian Defense Forces evaluated how Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) self-propelled howitzers worked with the…
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about tanks — heavily armored combat vehicles — then you should head to the American Heritage Museum in Massachusetts. According to the Museum’s webpage, the American Heritage…
The United States Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps both employ an Osprey aircraft in their fleet. Each has a different variant — MV-22s for the Marines and CV-22s for the Air Force —…
During the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, researchers shared a report that sought to identify the economic impact of extreme weather events related to climate. The report classified extreme and chronic weather events as…
Nicholas Eberstadt is a Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative center-right think tank that aims to explore and research in critical issues like poverty, education, and foreign defense.…
2024’s hurricane season has been difficult at best. After Hurricane Helene unexpectedly hit western North Carolina hard, all but wiping out areas like Chimney Rock and Pigeon Ford, Hurricane Milton walloped Florida and the…
