In recent weeks, a political firestorm erupted between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services over one key issue: hospice fraud in California.

The news cycle is a lot. Trying to keep up with what is happening, especially when what is happening is divisive or depressing, is both stressful and unsustainable. Just preaching the principled necessity of engaging in politics is not enough to practically help those who feel burdened by it. In effect, the question I want to help answer for you is not why, but how to engage in politics, and how to do so without losing your mind.

A California child predator received three life sentences…now he’s being released on parole. How did this happen? And what does this say about crime policy and leadership in California? With the primaries approaching, this case raises serious questions about accountability, deterrence, and public safety.

A California child predator received three life sentences…now he’s being released on parole. How did this happen? And what does this say about crime policy and leadership in California? With the primaries approaching, this case raises serious questions about accountability, deterrence, and public safety.

Governor Gavin Newsom is siding with Republicans for once and opposing the more radical wing of the Democrat Party. What magical issue could be bringing this about? Well, California is considering one of the most aggressive tax proposals in the country – a 5 percent tax on the net worth of every billionaire living in the state. Would this save California from its budget crisis, as supporters champion, or are there other implications we need to consider?

What if instead of paying taxes at the gas pump, California charged you for every mile you drive? That’s not law yet, but our state just took a major step closer to it. That step is called AB 1421, and today, we’re going to unpack what it is, what it isn’t, and why this conversation matters right now.

If you live in California, it can sometimes feel like politics is a one-sided affair. After all, there is a supermajority in our legislature! But in just the last few weeks, higher courts have stepped in and delivered major blows to some of the most aggressive policies our state government has treated as untouchable. From gun rights, to parental rights, to immigration enforcement, we are watching federal judges remind California of something it has tried so hard to forget: the Constitution still applies here.

Medical freedom is at the forefront of the political conversation today, but it isn’t just a national conversation. Here in California, decisions are being made that reshape who controls health policy, how scientific guidance is evaluated, and whether individuals retain the ability to weigh risk for themselves and their families. As the federal government steps away from global health institutions like the World Health Organization, California has chosen a different path.

California is a state known for protest. We saw mass protests break out in 2020 over the death of George Floyd, and in 2025 we watched familiar scenes break out in protest against federal immigration enforcement. Most recently, we’ve seen protests once again erupt, but this time over two very different things. When we see demonstrations like this break out, we should stop and question: what is really at stake? And what kind of injustice truly rises to the level of protest?

Fraud isn’t a theoretical problem. It’s real, it’s measurable, and it robs taxpayers of the money they work hard to earn. In recent weeks, Minnesota has become the clearest example of what happens when oversight fails, and quite frankly, no one is watching the money. Now, the federal government is signaling that Minnesota may just be the beginning, and that California could be next. After all, if this level of fraud was hiding in plain sight in Minnesota, what do you think is hiding in California?

One year ago, leaders stood in front of cameras and promised that the Palisades would be rebuilt quickly, safely, and stronger than before. They promised urgency. They promised support. But one year later, we have to ask: did they deliver on these promises? Where are the people who lost their homes today? And should we feel sure that this won’t happen again?

Governor Gavin Newsom insists he’s not anti-gun. He says he supports the Second Amendment, respects lawful gun ownership, and just wants ‘common-sense safety measures.’ But policy is best judged, not by its intentions, but by its outcomes. That brings us to Glocks, one of the most common, affordable, and widely used handguns in the world, and why California is about to make them effectively unavailable to new buyers in 2026.

A new year always brings change – and in California, it also brings a long list of new laws. In 2025, Governor Newsom signed 794 bills into law, touching nearly every aspect of daily life. And while I’d love to believe all 794 were thoughtful, effective, and necessary...that just usually is not the case in our state!

Just this week, the FBI announced a planned terrorist attack in California that it intercepted and thwarted. The suspects are in custody and facing federal charges, but the details of the plot are shocking and unsettling. This planned attack goes far deeper than a random act of violence or extremism. It shows us that ideas, beliefs, and ideologies matter.

In 21 days, the California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force will release a report of recommendations for the Governor on how to increase “land equity” across our state. But, while the task force claims it is working to help right historical injustices and support socially disadvantaged farmers, their recommendations are nothing short of racial discrimination and further regulatory burden. We are peeling back all the layers today and exposing the very dangerous and radical agenda being proposed to our Legislature, and instead calling on our lawmakers to support current farmers, regardless of their identity or race.  

Is socialism coming to California? Rae Chen Huang’s mayoral run has drawn comparisons to Zohran Mamdani in New York. In this article, we dive into her background, her faith-driven activist roots, and the rise of Democratic Socialism shaping L.A. politics – and why it will never deliver on the promises it makes.

For years, California has pushed faith-based families out of the foster care system. But a major legal shift and a new executive order may open the door for change. Here’s why there’s new hope for foster care in California - and why your voice matters now more than ever.

Proposition 50 – the topic of last week’s special election – passed with overwhelming support from California voters. What exactly does this mean for our state and the conservatives living in it? Plus, how do we move forward from such a devastating loss? Is California truly still worth fighting for?

The federal government is still shutdown, and this past weekend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, was in danger of suspension. This sparked national outrage, with SNAP beneficiaries even threatening to steal if their benefits were not paid out to them. California is home to over 10% of the federal program’s recipients, making this a key issue in our state to understand and address.

But while we continue to hear the argument over and over that millions of Americans will starve without this program, we have to ask – is that really true, or is there more going on that we need to be aware of? Plus, what is the role of government when it comes to social welfare programs, and are Christians required to support the SNAP program out of compassion?

Proposition 50 is one of the most dangerous threats to fair representation we’ve seen in years, and it’s flying completely under the radar. It isn’t some minor policy tweak; it’s a backdoor that will reshape how our votes count in California if passed. Whether you’re conservative, liberal, or somewhere in between – this issue is not partisan and you need to know what’s really going on before you vote.