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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

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Trump wants an Iwo Jima moment in Iran; will Americans be OK with the fallout?

The potential deployment of US Marines to the Middle East to open the Strait of Hormuz raises the possibility of ground troops being involved in...

23.03.2026 3

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Hegseth is memeing us into a quagmire

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is relying on outdated metrics to convince the American public that the war in Iran is over, while ignoring the fact...

16.03.2026 3

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

The Iran war is not a religious war — stop making it out to be one

Military leaders and politicians are using religious messaging to justify the war with Iran, which is concerning as the objectives of the war may be...

11.03.2026 3

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Democrats must not lose the plot on Iran

Democrats must hold Trump accountable for his actions in Iran, ensuring that any regime change is complete and democratic, or risk repeating past...

02.03.2026 10

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

American Olympians are supposed to speak their minds

Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu are two young women at the top of their respective sports, both children of Chinese immigrants, who have been used as pawns in...

23.02.2026 2

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

The VA performed free life saving surgery on me. Every American should get the same.

A Marine veteran received life-saving surgery at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center without having to worry about the cost of the...

18.02.2026 5

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

The silence of the ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ crowd is deafening on ICE

The government's actions in Waco, Texas and other incidents have led to a distrust of the government and a call for the protection of the Second...

28.01.2026 8

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Trump's threat on Iran falls flat: regime remains intact

Protests in Iran have been quelled, with the regime still in place, and President Trump's empty threat to take action against the government has...

19.01.2026 8

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Trump Derangement Syndrome changed definitions in 2025

Middle-class and working-class Trump voters are beginning to question their support for the MAGA movement as they face economic hardship and the Trump...

31.12.2025 30

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

All I want for Christmas is for the Democrats to play identity politics the right way.

Ask any Democrats about their Christmas wish for the 2026 midterms, and they will tell you they want a blue tsunami that will clear the Republicans...

25.12.2025 8

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

War is hell, but that should never excuse war crimes.

The military's strike on drug boats has brought into light the need to define what a war crime is, as the standard of conduct should be maintained at...

08.12.2025 9

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

’Tis the season of unaffordability, which makes Thanksgiving as important as ever

Thanksgiving has become a political mess, but it is still a time to give thanks for the fact that we are able to survive in tough times and for those...

28.11.2025 8

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Democrats must finally divorce Hollywood

Jennifer Lawrence has questioned the effectiveness of celebrities speaking out against President Trump, while the Democrats should focus on the...

13.11.2025 4

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

The Republican Party needs to come to terms with its growing diversity

The Republican Party is diversifying its electorate, but must come to terms with the fact that it has a chunk of its electorate that does not want...

03.11.2025 7

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

We haven’t seen the worst of sports betting yet, and that should concern the feds

Sports betting has become legalized, but it has opened the door for athletes to be incentivized to fail, leading to a temptation for them to bet...

28.10.2025 5

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Democrats need to focus on class instead of race

The Democrats have been losing support from non-Black POCs and white voters due to their focus on identity politics, while the Republicans have been...

06.10.2025 5

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Charlie Kirk's death wasn't shocking, if you had been paying attention.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a symptom of the age of political violence that has been prevalent in the U.S. for some time now, with...

16.09.2025 8

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Anti-vaccination rhetoric is putting children's lives at risk

MAHA/MAGA moms are being called out for their anti-vaxx rhetoric, which is putting children's lives at risk, and politicians need to take a stand and...

09.09.2025 10

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Democratic 2028 hopefuls should start campaigning now instead of waiting

Democrats need to start announcing their 2028 presidential campaigns now in order to fight for democracy, set the Democratic agenda and weather the...

19.08.2025 8

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

There's no magic number of deaths that makes it a genocide in Gaza

Israel's actions in Gaza, including mass killings of civilians and withholding food and medicine, have led many Americans to accuse them of genocide,...

01.08.2025 6

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

The Democrats have an Epstein problem of their own

Democrats must take a unified stance and disavow any Democratic politician, donor or associate associated with Jeffrey Epstein in order to prevent the...

22.07.2025 4

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

The Epstein fallout finally reveals Trump’s Achilles heel

MAGA conspiracy theorists are struggling to explain why Trump is hiding evidence of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, which undermines the trust Trump has...

16.07.2025 9

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Jeffries’s speech is proof that Democrats are just performative and reactionary

Democrats are struggling to articulate a clear platform and policy, which is causing confusion among voters, while Trump's policies are receiving...

09.07.2025 7

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

The worst ‘invaders’ in history. MAGA's demonization of immigrants is preposterous.

Republicans are using the term "invader" to describe illegal immigrants, despite the fact that most of them are ordinary folks who make America a...

03.07.2025 5

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Swing and a miss: The Dodgers played identity politics and struck out.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been criticized for not speaking out against the Trump administration's immigration policies, despite their long history...

25.06.2025 10

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

We need an immigration amnesty now

Immigration reform requires a one-time amnesty to bring undocumented workers out of the shadows and onto a track to contribute to the country, while...

11.06.2025 8

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Why is Trump obsessed with Harvard?

Harvard has been under attack from President Trump, who has forced the cancellation of affinity celebrations and has raised concerns about DEI and...

26.05.2025 10

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

MAGA voters are willing to suffer, as long as they can watch others suffer more

Trump voters are willing to suffer as long as other groups suffer more, and Democrats need to convince them that Trump's policies are hurting them...

14.05.2025 5

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

The next pope should be American

The Catholic Church faces a spiritual crisis in the United States, with an American pope potentially being the key to shaping the next few decades of...

25.04.2025 6

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Harvard is correct to fight Trump. Every other school should too.

The Trump administration has written a letter to Harvard University demanding changes to the university structure and threatening to withhold funding...

20.04.2025 8

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Trump's trade war is an actual 'War on Christmas'

President Trump's trade war strategy could cause a disruption in the Christmas season, as Americans may be uncertain about their holiday spending due...

14.04.2025 9

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Trump just handed Democrats the golden ticket. Tariffs have unified the American electorate.

President Trump's tariffs are a $6 trillion tax on Americans, which could be a unifying message for Democrats to use in the next 18 months leading up...

08.04.2025 6

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

To be liberal or centrist? The Democratic Party faces a dilemma

Democrats are struggling to determine whether to be liberal or centrist, as their mixed messaging has cost them elections and weakened their brand,...

28.03.2025 10

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

The war on diversity is also a war on veterans 

President Trump's anti-DEI executive actions have caused the United States Marine Band to cancel a concert with high schoolers, highlighting the...

24.03.2025 8

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Gavin Newsom will be upsetting Democrats for 4 years, and that's a good thing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is using his statements on transgender athletes to shift the focus of the country's electorate from culture wars and...

18.03.2025 5

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

James Carville is wrong. Democrats should fight, not ‘play dead.’

Democrats must fight back against Trump and his agenda, as a lack of action will make them appear weak and Americans will despise weakness.

08.03.2025 10

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Democrats don’t need their own Trump. They need their own Teddy Roosevelt.

Democrats need a politician like Teddy Roosevelt, who fought corruption, was progressive, and used the bully pulpit to champion progressive ideals, to...

15.02.2025 10

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Climate change is putting the focus on Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal

President-elect Trump has talked about taking control of Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal to capitalize on climate change and secure freshwater...

11.01.2025 10

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets

Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the...

04.01.2025 5

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor

Jimmy Carter was the Christian the most politicians pretend to be

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is remembered for his strong Christian faith, his commitment to peace and social justice,...

31.12.2024 7

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Jos Joseph, Opinion Contributor