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Antifa militants and counter-protesters marching in downtown Berkeley, California.

America vs. Communism

Bradley A. Thayer examines the growing ideological divide in the United States, arguing that a renewed commitment to American identity and Western principles is essential to counter the influence of communism at home and abroad.

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Bradley A. Thayer, author and American Freedom Alliance Fellow, discusses the growing influence of communism in the United States.

Americans Must Wake Up to Encroaching Communism

Bradley A. Thayer warns of communism’s growing influence in American politics and culture, arguing that a renewed commitment to American identity and Western values is essential to confronting the ideological threat.

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Editorial illustration showing a blue figure with Taiwan’s white sun emblem for a head as red hands reach toward them against a red cityscape.

Why Taiwan matters for Americans

An analysis of why Taiwan’s security matters to the United States, examining China’s growing pressure on the island and the strategic consequences for American national security.

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Split-screen Bold & Blunt interview with a host and guest, with the America’s 100 Years’ War book cover visible in the background.

Socialism? Nope, it’s communism — and it can be fought

Bradley Thayer joins Bold & Blunt to discuss the continued influence of communism, why he argues it should not be mistaken for socialism, and how the ideology can be confronted.

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Chinese officials seated beneath a large hammer-and-sickle emblem at a Communist Party assembly.

The Threat of Communism: Right Here, Right Now

Examines the resurgence of communist ideology in America, its impact on U.S. institutions and elections, and the broader ideological struggle shaping the nation’s future.

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Chinese political leader seated in front of large red flags.

Communist China Is a Pariah, It’s Time to Treat It Like One

Examines how the Chinese Communist Party’s rejection of international norms, human rights, and established rules of...

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American flag waving in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

Dawn of the Modern Nationalist Age

Argues that the West is shifting from a globalist era toward renewed populist nationalism, driven by growing...

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American flag waving in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

The Dawn of the Modern Nationalist Age

Argues that the West is shifting from a globalist era toward renewed populist nationalism, driven by growing...

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Congress members during a meeting inside the Capitol building

Why Don’t Democrats Celebrate America?

Bradley Thayer argues that Democrats have embraced a radical ideology that rejects traditional American values, culture, and national identity.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez speaking at a podium with NATO, Spain, Finland, and European Union flags behind him.

It Is Time to Win the West’s Civil War

Bradley Thayer argues that Trump must confront EU migration and censorship policies to defend Western sovereignty, culture, and national identity.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivering a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The EU Just Murdered Western Civilization

Bradley Thayer argues that the EU’s new migration agreement with India threatens Europe’s national identity, security, and Western civilization.

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President Donald Trump standing with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House.

Quo Vadis for Western Civilization: The Rebirth of the West’s Confidence

Bradley Thayer argues that Western nations must reject decline and restore confidence in their values, institutions, and civilizational heritage.

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