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Stories of American Heroes

May 26, 2026
I lived about 15 miles from Fort Bragg, North Carolina from 1994 to 2012, in a rural area where many Army officers and members of the various Special Forces groups based there made their home. After 9/11 our community was immediately impacted as Fort Bragg forces were some of the first deployed in the War on Terror. We were reminded daily of the sacrifices these families were making – the dad who wasn’t there to participate in Little League with the kids or read a bedtime story or attend awards ceremonies at the elementary school, or any of the hundreds of little things that make up family life. Unfortunately, some of the dads never made it home.

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Thank God for These Two Men Who Show Us How It’s Done on Memorial Day

May 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C–Here are Iwo Jima veterans Billy Byrd (100) and Don Graves (101), who first met as 19-year-old Marines during World War II when they served in the 28th Marine Regiment. They were tasked with capturing Mount Suribachi, and they watched as their compatriots famously raised the American flag. What was the first thing they did when they got together again? They started talking trash.

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Community

Memorial Day Events Honor Fallen Heroes

May 25, 2026
As Americans prepare to honor the nation’s fallen heroes this Memorial Day, communities across the country are gathering for tributes that blend patriotism, remembrance, and renewed support for veterans and military families.

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Stories Speak Volumes

Stories Speak Volumes: May 15-22

There are so many stories making up the mosaic of national/international news that we can’t cover them all every week. The biggest stories now seem to be: Israel and Iran, the Trump presidency (lawfare and judges), immigration (migrants and illegals), wars, weaponization of government (the deep state) against Trump and conservatives, our nation’s debt, massive inflation, climate change controversy and related expenses of government, industry attempting to address these issues, the Chinese threat, national security, abortion, taxpayer cuts, Ukraine peace, and hatred and violence against Christians.

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Legislation

Reform California Weekly Campaign Update

May 20, 2026
CA Voter ID Initiative: The latest on the fight to restore integrity to elections in our state by 1) requiring accurate voter rolls and citizenship verification for registering to vote and 2) requiring use of a government-issued ID to verify identities of voters.

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Legislation

California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Introduce 2026 Priority and Endorsed Bill Packages

May 20, 2026
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, comprised of 14 Members of the Legislature, announced its annual legislative priority and endorsed bill package. The priority and endorsed packages cover top issues impacting our communities across California, including: Health and Mental Health Supports; Enhancing Supports in Education; Enhancing Public Safety; Supporting Families; Supporting Veterans; Combatting Hate; and Data Privacy.

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