Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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She walked two miles every day to get her son to football practice. When Peyton Manning heard about it, he bought her a minivan.
Angela was a single mom who worked two jobs and walked her son Jacob two miles to football practice every day—rain or shine—because they didn’t have a car. When a coach asked why, she simply said, “Dreams don’t wait for a ride.” Her dedication caught the attention of Peyton Manning, who surprised her with a…
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Donald Trump responds to the first American in history being named as the next pope
Following the recent passing of Pope Francis at age 88, the Catholic Church has officially named his successor: 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV. The historic choice makes him the first American to become pope. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV previously served as Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru (2015–2023) and…
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Border Czar Homan Says ‘No One Should Be Suprised’ Over Arrest Of Judges
Getty Images President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, said during an interview over the weekend following the arrest of two judges accused of aiding, abetting, and harboring illegal immigrants, that it shouldn’t surprise anyone. The message and warning came following the arrest of Democratic judges in New Mexico and Wisconsin. Milwaukee County Judge Hannah…
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Ocasio-Cortez Won’t Run For Top Committee Spot as 2028 Rumors Swirl
Getty Images Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has confirmed she will not pursue the top Democratic position on the influential House Oversight Committee, putting to rest speculation that she might seek the ranking member role following her loss in December. Speaking to reporters, Ocasio-Cortez said she would not vie for the post, which will soon be…
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GOP Set To Protect Trump Admin From Rogue Judges’ Contempt Rulings
Getty Images The House Judiciary Committee’s section of a major spending bill includes a provision that critics argue could severely restrict judges’ ability to hold U.S. government officials in contempt of court—effectively giving the Trump administration leeway to disregard certain court orders. The provision, known as Section 70303, appears in the final paragraph of the…
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