John Brokaw (ConservativeStar.com) – The American flag is one of our country’s most important symbols. It’s been the focus of songs, raised morale where there was none, and even brought comfort in times of loss and grieving. But many people don’t know what specific types of display mean, or how to do things like properly dispose of a worn and tattered flag. What Does It Mean to Fly Half-Mast? The American flag at half-mast is always a …
(ConservativeStar.com) – Democrats have a hypocrisy problem. Loyal Conservatives have watched for years as they accuse the GOP of corruption only to turn around and engage in the very same actions themselves. In fact, it often seems as if they spend more time looking for ways to point the finger outward than they do on fixing their own party. These examples showcase a few of the worst offenders. #MeToo Left-leaning Democrats led the initial charge …
(ConservativeStar.com) – President Trump has been in a battle with the media from day one of his presidency. At one point recently, it even looks like the president and Kim Jong-un worked together to troll the media and let them out themselves. While people were questioning what happened to the North Korean leader, the media made assumptions that he was dead. Later, Jong-un made a public appearance and appears to have created a Twitter account, …
(ConservativeStar.com) – In early May of 2020, the Justice Department made the decision to drop its case against Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. Since then, Judge Emmet Sullivan has been making moves to keep the case alive, despite the fact that the prosecution failed to find any reason to continue. But many people don’t realize what started this mess, to begin with, or how and why the reputation and lifetime career of a retired general has …
(ConservativeStar.com) – President Trump is fighting hard to make sure all American votes get counted. Meanwhile, it sure seems like some Democrat governors are keeping states closed to give the impression that absentee ballots are the safest way to vote. Unfortunately, past instances of voter fraud prove that simply isn’t true. The good news is that there are things we can do to make sure every vote is counted. Ensure Accuracy Before anything, check to …
(ConservativeStar.com) – Several Planned Parenthood affiliates received a combined $80 million in COVID-19 relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The rules of the program restrict Planned Parenthood from getting the money due to the number of people the organization employs. In a written letter, 27 Republican Senators are asking US Attorney General William Barr to investigate. This week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) started sending out letters to the affiliates asking for the …
(ConservativeStar.com) – The people of Michigan are facing lockdown orders that keep getting extended, regardless of what legislators say. The latest extension goes to June 12. Many are opening businesses back up without permission, and several police departments have refused to enforce the governor’s restrictive policies. Now, at least one state official is using the pandemic to trample voter rights. On Tuesday, May 19, Michigan’s Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, announced all voters would be …
(ConservativeStar.com) – From protests outside her home to claims of favoritism for allowing marijuana dispensaries to open while denying churches, Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has faced much scrutiny. Her own House and Senate have aimed a lawsuit in her direction — and theirs isn’t the only one. On May 6th, Republican members of the Michigan House and Senate filed a lawsuit against Whitmer after she extended the state of emergency declaration. Under the Emergency …
(ConservativeStar.com) – President Trump is constantly on trial for his treatment of the media. Some say he’s too harsh, others are baffled that he’s so outspoken with his designation of who is and isn’t “fake media.” But no briefing from the president stunned the press and the nation quite like the bombshell he dropped on Monday. As the press quietly listened to President Trump tout the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), he shared enough information to …
(ConservativeStar.com) – If you’re talking about celebrity news or fun topics, it doesn’t matter much if you just skim the headline and call it a day. But in today’s world, where nothing is as it seems and journalists aren’t held accountable by their employers, much less the public, it’s important to know how to tell real news from fake news. Knowing what to look for is half the battle. Knowing how to decipher it is …