As summer activities are in full swing, I want to bring 5 short (but not unimportant) news stories to your attention. Enjoy your vacations and time out in the sun, but don't overlook what's happening in our world! LEARN MORE: Website:https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram:https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

The GOP is in danger of becoming a Trump cult. While the former president did some good for our country and its foreign relations, his current actions and behavior should drive us to consider other presidential candidates. Today, I list 5 very qualified candidates who would make excellent nominees [read more]

I've spoken previously about the dangers of sports betting, but it's time to take a look at this issue from a macro level. Did you know that the state governments have a big part to play in the billions of dollars that are generated each year from sports betting? [read more]

There exists a stigma in our society that looks down upon those in skilled labor positions. Plumbers, mechanics, carpenters, construction workers...we can't function without them! It's time to shift our perspective on the skilled trades. Let's end the war on work. Dave Ramsey: America's Labor Crisis Live Stream: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/business/americas-labor-crisis [read more]

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a looming problem with global consequences. Russia and China are in the beginning phases of what could be a very dangerous and powerful axis partnership. This, I believe, is happening largely due to perceived weakness from the United States. It's time we address it. [read more]

On March 27th, a heavily-armed 28-year-old woman claimed the lives of 3 children and 3 faculty members in a Nashville elementary school. In the wake of unthinkable tragedy, it is wise to ponder preventative solutions. Yet, our country's political divide often creates more argument than discussion. Join me today [read more]

Russia's attack on Ukraine has been the highlight of the world stage for the past year. With tensions only rising, and an intensified battle on the horizon, we have to determine where we stand as a nation. Why should the United States back Ukraine at all? What are the [read more]

Of the three branches of our federal government, Congress is by far the most dysfunctional and stagnated. Yet, it is also the most variable. Let's vote good and knowledgeable people into our House and Senate! Together, we can tackle the issues of excessive spending, inside corruption, and laziness.

It was recently made known that the 39th U.S. president, Jimmy Carter, has entered hospice care and may be near the end of his life. Thus, I'd like to take a moment to discuss some key details of his legacy and presidency. You may or may not agree with [read more]

A recent Grammy performance has sparked an uproar about the darkening of pop culture. Though it's the extreme that turns heads these days, there exists beneath it all an underlying objectification of women. We are told to ignore it in art, yet are simultaneously called to action in society. [read more]