Religious Liberty

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The State is required to withhold the sword from an individual’s right to practice his faith. So you think the U.S. is a geographic area where individuals are free to pursue their faith despite the ethic that comes from such? What if an individual’s faith rejects self evident truth and inalienable rights? Let’s think. Did John Locke believe all men …

NFL Week 7: Picks, Bets, and More

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Crazy to think we’re already approaching Week 7 in the NFL! Normally at this point in the season, there are a few teams that begin to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. This year seems to be an exception so far – the teams who are all 4-1 or 5-1 (Steelers, Colts, Bucs) do not seem to be …

CA strips parents’ rights: What you can do to fight back!

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With Governor Gavin Newsom recently signing two horrific pieces of legislation, AB495 and AB727, many local school board leaders are taking steps to fight back. Santee School District Trustee Tracie Thill shares a video and says she plans to “fight these bills in my district to protect our kids and maintain parental rights.” Below the video are Thill’s recommendations. What …

NFL Week 6: Picks, Bets, and More

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Alright, I won’t sugarcoat anything — my picks were absolutely HORRIFIC last weekend! To be fair, we did see a lot of upsets and crazy endings, including a Cardinals loss to the Titans that had us all scratching our heads. Even though it was an awful weekend to follow my picks, I am up for the challenge of bouncing back …

NFL Week 5: Picks, Bets, and More

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Happy October everybody! We’re only a month into the NFL season, and we only have two undefeated teams remaining. The season so far has included many tight finishes, upsets, and memorable moments. Also, what’s the deal with all these blocked kicks…? We had a bit of an off week last week for our picks, but we still managed to get …

NFL Week 4: Picks, Bets, and More

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Welcome to Week 4 of the NFL season everyone! Last weekend was filled with some amazing finishes, including several field goal game winners. The Rams and Eagles played an instant classic, with the Eagles blocking a field goal to cap off a heroic second-half comeback to stay undefeated. Many believe these teams could meet again for a playoff rematch, and …

Who said it worse: Johnny Carson vs. Jimmy Kimmel

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“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.” Saying that during his Monday night monologue, Jimmy Kimmel generated quite a reaction, as well as a suspension. Yet it looks …

NFL Week 3: Picks, Bets, and More

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Hi all, and welcome to Week 3 of the NFL! Crazy to think we’re already here, and through two weeks, we’re starting to get a glimpse of the identities of each of these teams. A quick summary of what we think we know so far: The Dolphins are an absolute TRAINWRECK. Nobody seems like they want to be there, and …

Seeking conversations in the Charlie Kirk aftermath

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Guest Commentary By Dr. Gary Cass Now that I’ve had a little time for the fog to clear after feeling like I was concussed by a hand grenade at the news of Charlie Kirk’s death, here’s what I see. My friends, family members, and people I know who love the Lord have taken up sides — myself included. We name …

NFL Week 2: Picks, Bets, and More

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Hello everybody! Hopefully everyone had the chance to witness a wonderful start to the new NFL season with some exciting games! Week 1 brings a lot of excitement, but the conclusion to the week also warrants a strong caution – DON’T OVERREACT TO WEEK 1. There are teams that looked horrible in their debut that will probably make the playoffs …

NFL Week 1: Picks, Bets and More

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Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is officially here! As mentioned in my introductory post, I will be giving my picks for each week, insights for Fantasy Football, and prop bets that I like for the week. Before I get started, one last question…. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!!! PICKS Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles After the Cowboys …

Sports analysis comes to Rostra!

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Life isn’t just about politics. Indeed, what about sports? Unless of course you’re a fan of the Dodgers or Raiders and thus have no life, there is so much more to the world than politics. No doubt, lots of political junkies also love all that sports competition has to offer. That shouldn’t be a surprise, as there are plenty of …

Introduction | 2025-26 NFL Season Predictions

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Hello all, my name is Jake and as a massive sports nerd, I am thrilled to join this site to share some thoughts on the Wide World of Sports. Throughout the upcoming NFL season, I will be sharing my weekly picks, player props for those who like to throw a few bucks on the game, and Fantasy Football assistance for …

State Overreach Threatens San Diego Pharmacies and Communities

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Guest Commentary By Ben Shah San Diego’s working families and small businesses are getting crushed by a healthcare system that puts profits over people. State Senator Scott Wiener’s SB41, marketed as a drug price fix, is a bureaucratic bulldozer that will flatten local pharmacies, jack up costs, and gut access for our most vulnerable communities. As a San Diego business …

DeMaio: Newsom’s dishonest redistricting scheme is a threat to fair elections

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Newsom’s dishonest redistricting scheme is a threat to fair elections By Assemblyman Carl DeMaio in the OC Register In 2008 and again in 2010, California voters passed two citizens initiatives to stop politicians from gerrymandering the lines of their own election districts for personal and partisan gain. Voters took that power away from politicians and wisely created an Independent Citizens …

The Nathan Fletcher lessons: Some simple rules for public officials

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Superior Court Judge Matthew C. Braner noted yesterday he’s likely to terminate the sexual harassment lawsuit former Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) employee Grecia Figueroa filed against then-County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, indicating the plaintiff destroyed evidence in the case. Judge Braner wrote that Figueroa “engaged in a pattern of preserving only the evidence she believed was helpful to her case, while …