Organized Crime and the Mexican Border The U.S.–Mexico border’s disorder—2.5 million encounters annually, overstretched resources—extends beyond families seeking better lives. Organized crime thrives in this chaos, leveraging the system’s gaps. Trafficking in persons, drug smuggling, and rare but real terrorism threats exploit the same porous border as migrants, blending into the fray with lethal precision. […]
Politicians across parties pledge to “close” the U.S.–Mexico border, but its 1,954 miles of deserts, rivers, and mountains defy simple solutions. It is not a line to lock; it is a system designed to bend rather than break. Natural features challenge crossings, yet they fall short of sealing the border. What does this terrain truly
Accurate terminology clarifies the complex dynamics of U.S. border activity. These definitions are derived from authoritative sources, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), current to April 7, 2025. Data reflects Fiscal Year 2024 (October 2023–September 2024) unless noted. Apprehensions Definition: The act of detaining individuals attempting illegal
General Conference April 2004 Update to 2025 In his April 2004 General Conference address, “Preparation for the Second Coming,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highlighted an alarming rise in natural disasters—earthquakes, floods, tidal waves, hurricanes, typhoons, and blizzards—asserting their frequency and intensity had accelerated in recent decades.
The doctrine of intelligences reveals their uncreated, eternal essence as the foundation of all spirits, a profound truth within the Plan of Salvation that illuminates humanity’s pre-mortal identity and divine potential. Drawing from early Restoration teachings and the Book of Abraham, this article explores intelligences as co-equal with God, organized into spirits with varying capacities
“The Hollow Toadstool” opens A Doctrinal Compilation of the Plan of Salvation as a symbolic foundation for the eternal journey, representing the pre-mortal realm where intelligences existed with God. It includes the profound teaching that Adam, our Father, holds a divine role in this plan. This article preserves every prophetic utterance from its source, weaving
In an age marked by contention, critique, and division—even within religious communities—a subtle yet profound distinction has emerged in how truth is conveyed. This divide is particularly evident between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and many other Christian denominations. At its core lies a pivotal question: Are we witnessing for truth
Throughout the annals of human history, civilizations have followed a discernible and repeating pattern of rise, prosperity, moral decay, and eventual collapse—a sequence that the Book of Mormon articulates with striking clarity as the Pride Cycle. This cycle, consisting of six distinct stages—Righteousness leading to Obedience and Humility, Prosperity fostering Growth and Innovation, Pride ushering
Section 1: Introduction Introduction This analysis examines whether Donald Trump’s behavior and actions from 2018 to April 3, 2025, exhibit characteristics consistent with authoritarianism—a governance style defined by centralized power, suppression of opposition, and erosion of democratic norms. Spanning his first term as President of the United States (January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021)
Introduction “We’re being invaded.” “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime.” “We will deport them all.” These were not fringe soundbites, but core tenets of Donald Trump’s immigration platform across both presidential campaigns—rhetoric unmatched in intensity by predecessors. Yet despite targeting 15–20 million undocumented individuals, his policies from 2018 to April 4, 2025, sustained a labor-dependent
Introduction This analysis uncovers a recurring U.S. tariff pattern: duties raise consumer prices, passing ~80% of costs within 3–9 months and 100% over 5–10 years, masked by distractions that emerge as prices are noticed and escalate until the tariff’s role fades. Eight events from 1828–2025 show this, with Trump’s 2018–2025 actions amplifying it into a
Biblical Patriarchy: The Hebrew Roots of Family and Covenant The word “patriarchy” stirs debate today, often tangled in modern assumptions of the word’s meaning. But its biblical roots, found in the Hebrew language and scripture stories, reveal a design far richer than power struggles—a harmony of roles meant to reflect God’s purpose. By exploring the
From the number 1, emblematic of God’s indivisible unity, to 1000, suggestive of eternity’s boundless scope, scriptural numerology unveils profound layers of symbolic significance within sacred texts. This concise overview delineates key symbolic numbers and their pivotal instantiations across scripture, with a comprehensive table presented for further exploration. Prophetic Insights on Scriptural Numerology These quotes
