Remembering D-Day 1944
79 years ago today, the greatest amphibious assault in the history of warfare took place in order to liberate Europe and to save the world from Nazi evil. A 2019 article in the New...
Category: American Spirit
Memorial Day 2023 – Remembering those who gave all
What does Memorial Day mean to you? According to a survey, “less than half of Americans know the true meaning behind Memorial Day.” To many Americans, it conjures up pleasant visions of a day...
The Pentagon’s vaccine imbroglio: where to go from here?
What could Congress’ repeal of the military vaccine mandate mean for morale and discipline in the armed forces? Should those who were separated for failing to obey vaccine orders be reinstated? These and related...
Shortbursts: LENS 2023 agenda; careers session; Duke grad becomes officer…and much more!
Shortbursts are an occasional feature of Lawfire® designed to provide quick updates on a variety of matters… 28th Annual National Security Law Conference Agenda The Center on Law, Ethics and National Security (LENS) will present its...
Would Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have supported violence in defense of Ukrainians?
Today we celebrate the memory of one of the most impactful Americans who ever lived: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. I believe his I Have a Dream speech is the most inspiring I’ve ever...
A Thanksgiving memory, leadership, and more
Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to give thanks for the people we’ve have the opportunity to meet in our lives, if even briefly. Today I want to share one such memory when I crossed...
A thought for Veterans Day 2022: Who will be tomorrow’s veterans?
Who will be tomorrow’s veterans? That is the question for Veterans Day 2022 as America’s military is in the midst of a recruiting crisis, even as the forces of darkness around the globe grow...
Four Reasons Why the Student Loan “Forgiveness” Program Harms National Security
Monday’s announcement by the Congressional Budget Office that President Biden’s student loan ‘forgiveness’ program will cost a whopping $400 billion has left many commentators aghast. Curious as to how this will harm national security?...
Adam Oler on “International criminal justice is on life support. Can it be saved?”
Today’s guest post is by a favorite Lawfire® contributor and popular LENS conference speaker Adam Oler, who gives us a sober assessment of international justice. He traces its history–and notes the high points–but also...
Shortbursts: a few Labor Day reflections
Labor Day is, as the Department of Labor notes, “an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.” Every worker is celebrated to include, I would submit, those whose “work” is...
