The following article‚ Wolves in the Sheepfold? Persons with Terror Ties in the Pentagon.‚ was first published on Conservative Firing Line. The United States has a severe National Security issue‚ as several people who work for the Pentagon have known terror ties. But for some unknown reason‚ Biden’s Pentagon allows them to stay‚ and has not revoked their security clearances. It took a flood of backlash to get Robert Malley removed when it was learned that … Continue reading Wolves in the Sheepfold? Persons with Terror Ties in the Pentagon. ...

With the current president sitting out of the traditional Super Bowl interview‚ his predecessor is offering to “replace” him. On Sunday‚ it was reported President Joe Biden would not sit for pre-game interview. And former President Donald Trump suggested it was a “great decision‚” then offered to do an interview. “Crooked Joe Biden has just announced that he will not be doing the big Super Bowl Interview. A great decision‚ he can’t put two sentences together‚” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He...

Hundreds of protesters gathered for prayer-filled rallies in three border states Saturday to demand an end to illegal immigration — capping a cross-country convoy that dubbed itself “God’s Army” as it rolled from Virginia to Texas this week. “This is a national security crisis‚” organizer Scotty Saks told a crowd of about 200 in San Ysidro‚ Calif.‚ at the first of three “Take Our Border Back” demonstrations in the Golden State‚ Arizona and Texas. “We have a human trafficking problem on...

Hundreds of protesters from around the U.S. flocked to a Texas border town on Saturday to vent over illegal immigration and show support for former President Donald Trump at a rally that blended border politics with religious rhetoric. At the rally in Quemado‚ Texas‚ vendors sold shirts‚ flags and hats promoting the Republican former president while conservative speakers touted conservative Christian values and criticized the border policies of President Joe Biden‚ a Democrat. "Folks‚...

Trump 2024 flags flew alongside Christian flags as a throng of people converged on a rural Texas ranch to denounce the president and the people who have crossed into the United States from the nearby Rio Grande. Many of those who arrived at the border town of Quemado on Friday for the “Take Our Border Back” rally said they were convening as Christians who stand against lawlessness and were doing so peacefully. The musical performers‚ vendors‚ political signs and colorful clothing on the...

New Senate legislation supported by President Joe Biden and many Democratic and Republican senators includes a significant blow to humanitarian aid for Palestinians — fulfilling a long-standing GOP goal while making it harder to address the deepening crisis in Gaza. The bipartisan legislation unveiled Sunday night and promptly endorsed by Biden is primarily focused on military aid for Ukraine and Israel as well as overhauling U.S. immigration policy. But it includes a provision regarding...

If you were to look at Megan Montgomery's Instagram account‚ you'd see a beautiful‚ smiling woman in the prime of her life‚ her youth and fitness the envy of women the world over. You'd even see some photos of her with her husband (#datenight)‚ with comments saying things like "Aww‚ gorgeous couple!"But beneath her picture-perfect feed was the story of a woman in an abusive relationship with her husband—one that would start with his arrest shortly after they got married‚ and end 10 months later with him shooting her to death in a parking lot. In a Facebook post‚ one of the people who was out with Megan the night of her murder detailed how her estranged husband had come to their table‚ put his hand on her neck and shoulder‚ and escorted her out of the building.She went with him willingly‚ but anyone familiar with abusive relationships knows that "willingly" is a subjective term. He had reportedly threatened mass violence before. Perhaps she was trying to protect the people she was with. Perhaps staying felt more dangerous to her than going with him.The couple reportedly had a volatile relationship from the start‚ and at one point both had restraining orders against the other. Regardless‚ she was killed by the man who had claimed to love her‚ an ex-cop who had been arrested for domestic violence and had been bailed out multiple times prior to that evening.Feminist News wrote the gist of Megan's story on Facebook‚ sharing photos from the couple's wedding to illustrate how invisible domestic violence can be to those outside of it. "THIS is the face of domestic violence‚" they wrote.But what was perhaps most striking about the post was the deluge of comments from women describing their own experiences with domestic violence. Comment after comment explaining how a partner always made them think the abuse was their fault‚ how restraining orders were repeatedly violated‚ how they were charmed and loved into questioning whether the verbal abuse or physical violence was really that bad. Story after story of how they didn't see it coming‚ how slowly and insidiously it escalated‚ how terrifying it was to try to leave.Those of us who have not been in abusive relationships don't always understand why people don't leave them. But the dynamics of abuse—the emotional manipulation‚ the gaslighting‚ the self-esteem destruction‚ the fear and shame—are well documented.Unfortunately‚ those dynamics can prove deadly. Domestic violence murders have been on the rise in recent years‚ going up 19% between 2014 and 2017. And sadly‚ our justice system does not protect domestic violence survivors as well as it should.Part of the challenge of prosecuting in domestic violence cases is that victims are not always willing to cooperate‚ either out of fear or shame or embarrassment‚ or unhealthy loyalty. According to some estimates‚ domestic violence victims recant their testimony up to 70% of the time. That's why some are pushing for evidence-based prosecution without requiring victim testimony‚ much like we try murder cases.But some‚ like University of Maryland law professor Leah Goodmark‚ argue that pushing for more law enforcement hasn't proven to reduce domestic violence rates. Addressing issues of poverty‚ childhood trauma‚ attitudes toward gender equality‚ and other risk factors for domestic violence may be more effective by stopping violence before it starts.While abuse happens to both men and women‚ women are more likely to be victims and much more likely to be murdered by a partner. Thankfully‚ there are many resources for domestic violence survivors to seek help‚ whether you're trying to determine if your relationship is abusive or trying to figure out if‚ when‚ and how to leave. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (www.thehotline.org or call 1−800−799−7233) has a wealth of information on domestic violence and what to do about it. The website even has a live chat where you can get your questions answered and receive assistance making a safety plan for you and your family.If you are afraid of your partner or other loved one‚ there's something wrong. No one should live in fear of the people who are supposed to love them the most.This article originally appeared on 12.16.19