I’m reviving my blog about my experiences going through the wringer of a hypercharismatic Christian cult during my days at Carolina. Though I don’t plan to paywall anything, a subscription would be appreciated, given the research I need to do (searching archives and filings, etc.) New posts soon. https://childofthetruth.substack.com/

Haven’t been able to write much, between holiday overtime and getting over a sinus infection. But I have a lot to talk about on my Substack. If it’s in your budget, get a paid subscription to help support my work. https://darrelllucus.substack.com/

The president of the United States just put a giant target on the back of a police officer. Evil, evil, evil. Cover Matthew Byrd in prayer, because he needs it now. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/1/6/2361752/-Trump-calls-a-Code-Red-on-the-Capitol-Police-officer-who-shot-Ashli-Babbitt

Anyone who is proud of someone—especially the president—using that term is not a safe person.

Repurposing people’s voices without their knowledge? I didn’t think even Fox could sink to this level. Is telling the world about Jesus so imported that we have to pull something this sketchy? https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/fox-jesus-podcast-kristen-bell-brian-cox-b2869938.html

Pam Bondi must resign.

Maria Elvira Salazar has two daughters. What kind of mother would respond to someone degrading them by saying “no one is perfect”? https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/no-one-is-perfect-congresswoman-defends-trump-after-he-called-female-reporter-a-piggy/

Whoo boy. A former White House lawyer thinks Halligan AND Bondi could potentially be disbarred over the Comey case. https://youtube.com/watch?v=KgQsRRSkWtM&si=TlaKo76Cc5V3P4gj

This man is insane. Straight up. #25thAmendmentNow https://newrepublic.com/post/203328/ok-with-me-trump-considers-bombing-mexico

Whoever thought this was a good idea is a deeply troubled person. AI-powered toys are many, many times more harmful than drag or gender-affirming care. https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-toys-danger

This is the best takedown I’ve seen to Kelly’s comments. Thanks for your voice, Christa. Oh, and #FoxtrotMikeKilo. https://christabrown.substack.com/p/dear-megyn-kelly-i-was-not-the-barely?utm_medium=ios

He who digs a hole under others falls into it himself. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-calls-doj-probe-epstein-ties-including-clinton/story?id=127529066

Christie misses the point. Amid stories of athletes facing threats from bettors, leagues shouldn’t be in bed with sportsbooks. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/opinion/chris-christie-sports-gambling-mlb-nba.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1U8.JB0L.hca80-f5LmJ7&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

What kind of person hurls a cheap shot at a rival who announces their marriage? If I had done this to, say, a Waymaker, people would be telling me—not asking me—to get help. https://www.rawstory.com/thomas-massie-trump-2674297787/

Wow. Brian Daboll sounds like a pro version of Matt Doherty. I’m told Doherty’s personality had worn thin with students. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46943286/fall-brian-daboll-era-new-york-giants

More evidence letting college athletes bet on pro sports is a disaster waiting to happen. https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/46957471/14-arrested-mafia-backed-betting-ring-involving-athletes

Is there any difference between Megyn Kelly and Robert Morris right now? #FoxtrotMikeKilo

This was done in our name. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/world/americas/trump-drug-boat-strikes-colombian-fisherman.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1E8.97b_.Cqbag95p_28x&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

I never thought I’d find myself defending Erika Kirk. But I hope every last person smearing her as trans without evidence gets sued into oblivion. https://www.them.us/story/charlie-erika-kirk-transvestigator-trans-transvestigation

Some context: This seat has been Republican since 1973, and it appears to be only the third time we’ve even put up a fight in this seat. If the Repub is asking Trump to come to town, they’re running scared.
https://www.rawstory.com/it-will-send-shockwaves-dems-hope-to-flip-house-seat-in-deep-red-state/