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Cheating Without Consequences: The Rise and Tolerance of Mass Cheating at America’s Military Academies

The service academies weren’t built to accommodate dishonesty—they were built to reject it, and their growing tolerance for ethical failure reveals a leadership more committed to protecting reputation than enforcing principle.

The Bolduc Brief: The Imperative of Strategic Prioritization in US Defense Policy

America’s military might is stretched thin—money alone won’t fix it. Strategic reform is now a national security imperative.

The Bolduc Brief: Reassessing Leadership in the Military -The Core Issue Behind Physical Training Standards

The problem with the military isn’t the number of push-ups someone can do — it’s the lack of real leadership at the top.

Op-Ed: Does President Trump Lack a Conscience? – How the US Lost Its Moral Compass

When cruelty is cloaked in patriotism and indifference parades as strength, we are no longer led—we are ruled by those for whom empathy is an inconvenience.

The Bolduc Brief: The Dire Consequences of the Trump Administration’s Governance

The Trump administration’s reckless disregard for democratic norms and its emboldening of authoritarian regimes abroad have dangerously eroded both America’s credibility and the foundational principles it claims to uphold.

Senior Officials From the National Security Council Fired By Trump Following Meeting With Laura Loomer

When a political firebrand can walk into the Oval Office and walk out with a win, it says a lot about how loyalty is driving the engine in Trump’s second-term White House.

The Bolduc Brief: What If the Signal Gate Is True? An Exploration of Accountability in National Security

What if top US officials leaked secrets—and got away with it? “Signal gate” questions power, ethics, and accountability at the highest level.

The Bolduc Brief: The Balance of Justice – Navigating the Sentiment of Toughness in the American Criminal Justice System

Is America too soft on crime? As public fear rises, the debate heats up—punishment or reform, where should justice truly land?

The Bolduc Brief: The Role of Elected Officials in Shaping the Criminal Justice Landscape – A Double-Edged Sword

Are elected officials shaping justice—or serving special interests? The fight over crime policy reveals deep flaws in America’s legal system.

The Bolduc Brief: The Consequences of a Soft Approach to Crime – Lessons from Pueblo, Colorado

A crime in Pueblo sparks new concern: Are soft-on-crime policies failing us by letting repeat offenders slip through the cracks?

The Bolduc Brief: The Legacy of Billy Mitchell – Seeking Courageous Voices in Today’s Military

Billy Mitchell saw the future of war—and was punished for it. Who in today’s military has the vision and courage to challenge the status quo?

The Bolduc Brief: Rethinking Government Efficiency – The Importance of Leadership

True government efficiency starts at the top—can weak leadership be the real reason behind federal dysfunction, not the workforce?

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