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Latest Op-Ed stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

The Blackwater Pardons: Why POTUS Did the Right Thing

The Blackwater Pardons: Why POTUS Did the Right Thing

December 28, 2020

Trump’s pardon of Blackwater personnel has drawn criticism but little analysis; read this professional legal report and decide for yourself.

Section 230 is About Money and Influence, Not Free Speech

Section 230 is About Money and Influence, Not Free Speech

December 4, 2020

Section 230 is shrouded in talk of accountability, censorship and free speech. The truth is not nearly that simple.

Trump Gagged and Bagged by Navy SEALs in White House?

Trump Gagged and Bagged by Navy SEALs in White House?

November 24, 2020

President Trump may have alerted the GSA to begin the transition to the Biden Administration, but we haven’t seen the last of him.

A Messy Democracy is a Feature, Not a Glitch

A Messy Democracy is a Feature, Not a Glitch

November 12, 2020

With accusations, law suits and conspiracy theories flying, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that democracy, done right, is messy.

Veterans Day: A Good Time For Reflection, But Also For Education

Veterans Day: A Good Time For Reflection, But Also For Education

November 11, 2020

Nearly all veterans believe that military service and Veterans Day in particular is a day to recognize the Honor, Sacrifice, and Commitment.

Why Closing the Marine Depots is a Big Mistake

Why Closing the Marine Depots is a Big Mistake

October 27, 2020

The Marine Corps is considering closing training depots in San Diego and Parris Island. But the money-saving move will come at a big cost.

Taliban’s Actions Only Confirm That the Time to Leave Afghanistan is Now

Taliban’s Actions Only Confirm That the Time to Leave Afghanistan is Now

October 24, 2020

Staying in Afghanistan until an Afghan government-Taliban peace is reached, as some political analysts are calling for, would be a mistake.

The Marine Corps’ PR Approach is a Worrisome Trend

The Marine Corps’ PR Approach is a Worrisome Trend

October 23, 2020

It seems it has become the modus operandi of the Marine Corps to make examples out of its servicemembers for the sake of better PR.

Op-ed: ISIS Terrorists Who Beheaded Journalists Should Not Be Glorified or Humanized

Op-ed: ISIS Terrorists Who Beheaded Journalists Should Not Be Glorified or Humanized

October 7, 2020

They’re not rock stars. They’re cold-blooded killers who kidnapped, brutally beat, raped, and beheaded innocent people.

Air Force Allows Tattoo Parlors on Nellis AFB

Air Force Allows Tattoo Parlors on Nellis AFB

September 25, 2020

Air Force allows the first-ever tattoo parlor on Nellis AFB reflecting tattoos’ popularity in the Air Force. The Army needs to follow suit.

Is Ginsburg’s Death the Knell of the Republic as We Know It?

Is Ginsburg’s Death the Knell of the Republic as We Know It?

September 20, 2020

Politicians are scrambling to fill the coveted Supreme Court seat left by Justice Ginsburg’s death. But there’s more than the court at stake.

The Quintessential Kamala Harris: The First Everything woman

The Quintessential Kamala Harris: The First Everything woman

September 18, 2020

Caution: Spirited Adult Content, courtesy of our own George E. Hand IV.

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