Truth Under Siege

US: 250 Years Later – Part 21: Church and State/Religious Freedom

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In 1776, church and state were deeply intertwined across much of America. Religion shaped laws, taxes, politics, and public identity, while dissent often carried real consequences. Two hundred and fifty years later, America remains engaged in one of its longest arguments: how to protect both freedom of religion and freedom from coercion. This letter follows the evolution of religious liberty and asks what true pluralism actually requires.

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The Epstein Skeleton Whispers

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What happens when our secrets crawl into the light? This letter uses the Epstein files – and Trump’s skeletons – as a mirror for us all. A radical reflection on how truth, though uncomfortable, can be the doorway to growth, character, and freedom.

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Dear Canadian Neighbors — Thanks for the Reminder

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Dear Canadian Neighbors, First off, thank you. That ad you ran – the one where you used an old Ronald Reagan speech about how tariffs hurt everyone – might be the best public service announcement of the year. You didn’t need to make it snarky or partisan. You simply let Reagan speak for himself, reminding … Read more

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The March of the No Kings (October 18, 2025)

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The following is the transcript of the notes I took (with my AI Assistant, Wilson), while marching in the “No Kings” demonstration in Philadelphia today. I (Michael) said: Wilson, the it is a great day for a protest march…The weather is perfect… It’s sunny, it’s gorgeous and there is a ton of energy all around … Read more

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