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Florida Elections Shock the World
State Rep. Nixon addresses supporters at her election watch party On Tuesday, Florida voters went to the polls for the state's primary elections. Although the gubernatorial races for both parties turned out as anticipated, the Democratic Senate race and additional downballot races shocked the world! In the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida's Senate special election, state representative Angie Nixon, a Democratic Socialist, defeated retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vind

Andrew Thompson
Aug 201 min read


Representative Jimmy Gomez Under Ethics Investigation
As per the norm of Washington, a new representative is being accused of sexual misconduct. Representative Jimmy Gomez of California's 34th district is now under investigation for an alleged inappropriate affair with a Capitol Hill staffer by the House Ethics Committee. Should the House Ethics Committee find wrongdoing, it may recommend disciplinary action for a House vote. If illegal conduct is uncovered, the committee is legally required to issue a criminal referral. A censu
Allen Williams
Aug 172 min read


The GOP Needs a Healthcare Plan
For more than a decade and a half, Republicans have defined much of their healthcare politics in opposition to the Affordable Care Act. “Repeal and replace” was the rallying cry for an insurgent Tea Party movement that saw large electoral gains in 2010. Since then? It's dominated messaging through multiple Congresses and two Trump administrations. Despite this, the party has repeatedly struggled to translate that opposition into a unified, detailed, politically durable altern
Allen Williams
Aug 94 min read


MAGA Firebrand Andy Ogles LOSES Primary
Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District lost his primary on August 6, 2026, to former agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher. Hatcher, a dairy farmer, veterinarian, and former Tennessee agriculture commissioner, defeated Ogles with 53.2% of the vote to the representative’s 46.8%. Ogles, a member of the Freedom Caucus and a strong ally of President Trump since entering Congress, received strong backing from the president. Trump reaffirmed his “com
Allen Williams
Aug 71 min read


An Underappreciated Risk to European Peace: The U.S. Must Address Bosnia Secession Movements
The U.S. must address talks of secession in Bosnia to promote a more stable Europe.

Andrew Thompson
Aug 73 min read


Combatting the Rise of China: A Center-Right Realist Approach
A coherent strategy to manage long-term competition with China must address military, economic, and technological dimensions in a timely manner. Therefore, U.S. policymakers must craft a coordinated, effective and time-efficient package. This must take the form of a balanced, hybrid approach that combines smart competition with intensifying President Trump's hardline approach.

Andrew Thompson
Jul 265 min read
Welcome to the Great Lakes Perspective
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of our news website that will complement our YouTube channel in order to bring you updates on current events around the globe!

Andrew Thompson
Jul 261 min read
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