Robert Jerson

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has recently signed a controversial law that redefines sex based on anatomy and removes "gender identity" from the list of protected classes. This new legislation has sparked significant debate, particularly among media outlets, which have claimed that it undermines civil rights protections for transgender individuals in the state. The law has … Read more

In a recent episode of "The Spectacle," hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay engaged in a lively discussion on X Spaces, covering several hot topics in the news. The conversation kicked off with their thoughts on Andrew and Tristan Tate, who have made headlines with their return to the United States despite ongoing legal troubles … Read more

***Warning. This item contains material that some viewers may find disturbing due to the graphic nature.*** The FBI is investigating the death of a black…

In a recent episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discussed the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) criteria that films must meet to be considered for the Best Picture award at the 2025 Oscars. The criteria require films to include “underrepresented racial or ethnic groups,” which the hosts … Read more

Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York, is making a comeback by announcing his candidacy for mayor of New York City. This decision has sparked a mix of reactions from the public and political analysts, as many question whether he can regain the trust of voters after a series of controversies during his time … Read more

In October 1986, a significant moment unfolded in Reykjavík, Iceland, that would shape the future of U.S.-Soviet relations. President Ronald Reagan was pulled away from campaigning for the congressional elections to meet with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The unexpected summit aimed to discuss a treaty to ban ballistic missiles, a topic that had suddenly become … Read more

President Donald Trump has taken swift action to reduce the size of the federal workforce by firing thousands of federal workers and implementing a freeze on foreign aid. This move has sparked controversy and protests, particularly at the Agency for International Development (USAID), where around 2,000 employees, representing 20% of USAID’s workforce, have been laid … Read more

The recent imposition of new tariffs by President Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China is essentially a form of taxation under a different name. Tariffs are essentially taxes that end up being paid by manufacturers, small businesses, and ultimately, the American people. These tariffs are often portrayed as taxes on foreign nations, but in reality, … Read more

In its first hearing, the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed shocking findings of hundreds of billions of taxpayers’ dollars being wasted on improper payments and fraud. The revelations included $20 billion squandered at the Environmental Protection Agency, with EPA bosses knowingly wasting this massive sum. As the tax deadline of April 15 … Read more

In the 1970s and 1980s, Washington liberals and Democratic leaders were eager to strike deals with Russia’s communist leaders like Brezhnev and Gorbachev. Fast forward to the present day, and the same crowd is hesitant to engage in similar diplomacy with Russia’s current nationalist leader, Putin. The question arises: why the shift in approach? Liberals … Read more