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THE PRIMROSE PATRIOT
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
prim·rose pa·tri·ot
/ˈprimˌrōz/ /ˈpātrēət/
noun
Based on the Latin “primus”, meaning “first”. A free-spirited American wildflower that bravely blooms in the face of adversity.
A refreshing and reasonable conservative blog. The Primrose Patriot is breaking the silence to bridge the deep divide in America.
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- Apr 4
- 1 min
Don't just vent...go vote!
Tuesday, April 5th is Election Day in Missouri and many other states. 🇺🇸 These are municipal elections…and our moment to ensure our...
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Perseverance is power.
Powerade's "Pause is Power" commercial during March Madness, featuring Simone Biles, shows the downside of eliminating emotional distress.
- Mar 9
- 3 min
A new glass ceiling? How the equity crusade hurts female athletes
As transgender swimmer Lia Thomas continues to shatter women’s collegiate swimming records, a new glass ceiling has quietly been placed...
- Feb 3
- 3 min
New lawsuit says teachers manipulated pre-teen into transgender identity, concealed it from parents
A California mother is taking legal action, claiming two teachers convinced her 11 year-old daughter that she was transgender.
- Jan 27
- 4 min
What happens when the GOAT democracy starts to “backslide”?
“The monumental human victory achieved when democracy became the predominant form of governance now hangs in the balance like never...
- Jan 5
- 4 min
Pandemic policies have led to a mental health ‘emergency’ for kids and teens. How will we fix it?
The pandemic is leading to a mental health crisis among children and teens. How will we fix it?
- Dec 9, 2021
- 3 min
Alarming trend of teachers’ unions donating to dark money groups continues
The 2022 midterm elections are less than a year away, and teachers’ unions are already posturing to influence the outcomes. According to...
- Nov 21, 2021
- 4 min
Enough with Turkey Day. It's Thanksgiving.
What’s wrong with this picture? On the surface, many would probably say nothing. But that’s precisely the problem. When things are wrong...
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Community College: Some handouts are worth giving
The Democrats’ "megabill" is racing toward the finish line - even if the latest headlines say House Democrats aren't yet on board. The...
- Oct 12, 2021
- 4 min
Cracking the case of our current employment crisis
"Everybody’s quick to say, ‘Wow, the economy is rebounding.’ Well, it can’t without human beings.” - Ann Silver, Reno,...
- Sep 21, 2021
- 3 min
The Great Schism of the GOP?
There once was a bitter fight known as the Great Schism of 1378. Here's a refresher: It was a deep divide within the Catholic Church....
- Sep 11, 2021
- 4 min
20 Years Later: Why we can't throw in the towel
I grew up in the suburbs of New York City, just miles from the World Trade Center. My memories of September 11th, 2001 remain crystal...
- Aug 28, 2021
- 3 min
Afghanistan Wasn't For Nothing
Ever since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, many of us have been glued to the headlines, trying to wrap our minds around how...
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
Will I Be Censored for This?
Just as an eagle watches its prey, for-profit companies are tracking our every move online: which sites we visit, what we purchase, who...
- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
A Swing and a Miss: The Consequence of Political Correctness
Humans are social creatures and always have been. We want to be loved. We want others to approve of us. Today, this innate need for...
- Jul 11, 2021
- 6 min
Is Lab-Grown Meat the Future?
The past few weekends have been tough for my growling stomach. First, it was a lake party with mouthwatering meats from a renowned St....
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Don't Click! You're more powerful than you think.
Our attention is a powerful tool; let’s employ it wisely. At this week’s Olympic trials, hundreds of incredible athletes put forth their...
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Is Cancel Culture Constitutional?
Today I found myself scrolling through yet another news story...about yet another celebrity being canceled. I started thinking about free...
- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
#conservativesforconservation
I wasn’t going to turn this into a whole blog post, but the fire has been lit. Today is World Oceans Day. As I was typing out some...