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By: Fred Smith
WHO ARE THE NEW FACES OF THE KKK?
By: Roy Douglas Malonson
The history of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is often brought up in modern political debates, but the organization’s origins and political alliances have changed over time. Understanding the Klan’s history requires looking at the political landscape of different eras rather than assuming today’s political parties have always represented the same ideologies.
The first Ku Klux Klan was founded in Pulaski, Tennessee, in 1865 by a group of former Confederate soldiers shortly after the Civil War. Its primary goal was to resist Reconstruction, the period during which the federal government sought to rebuild the South and protect the civil and voting rights
of formerly enslaved African Americans. The Klan used intimidation, violence, and terrorism to suppress Black political participation and restore white supremacy throughout the South.
During the Reconstruction era, the vast majority of white Southern politicians belonged to the Democratic Party. At that time, many Democratic leaders in the South opposed Reconstruction policies and the expansion of civil rights for African Americans. Although not every Southern Democrat supported or belonged to the Klan, many Klan members identified with the Democratic Party because it
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died on July 11, 2026, at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness. Preliminary findings from the medical examiner indicate that he died from an aortic dissection, a life-threatening tear in the body’s main artery, with no evidence of foul play. Graham served in the U.S. Senate since 2003 and was a prominent voice on national security and foreign policy. Throughout his career, he became one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies after years of earlier disagreements. Leaders from both political parties honored his decades of public service and dedication to the nation.
Before entering the Senate, Graham served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives after beginning his public service career in the U.S. Air Force, where he worked as a judge advocate. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, he earned a reputation as a knowledgeable voice on military affairs, judicial issues, and international relations. Throughout his decades in Washington, Graham often played a key role in bipartisan negotiations while remaining a strong advocate for national defense. His legacy includes a long record of legislative work, support for veterans, and a lasting influence on Republican politics and U.S. foreign policy.
A Revival of God Consciousness
itually forget racism drives individuals insane. Therefore, once again, we should always remember that fools make a mockery of sin, but among the righteous there is favor.
THE IRANIAN WAR
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An old, time-honored adage says, “Never start a fight you cannot win.” President Trump and his MAGA-aligned Cabinet started a war they could not win militarily. Since November 4, 1979, no American president other than Donald J. Trump has initiated a hot war with Iran. The obvious question is why President Trump acted so recklessly. On November 4th, 1979, militant Iranian students seized the U. S. Embassy in Tehran for 444 days holding 52 American diplomats’ hostage. Therefore, every American President from James Earl Carter (1976) to President Joseph R. Biden (2024); whether Democrat or Republican, never initiated a hot war with Iran. The obvious question is why didn’t they go to war? Moreover, what did they know that President Trump did not know or did not desire to know. The obvious answer is that they were not fool hearty, because they all knew that: “Fools make a mockery of sin: but among the righteous there is favour” (Proverbs 14: 9). President Trump and his MAGA-Cult make a mockery of everything related to multicultural democracy, because their desire is White Privilege Autocracy. Of course, President Trump’s parental heritage fled Hitler’s Germany, because at that time, even some Whites were not White enough! America, lest we spir-
How Long is Too Long
By Travis McGee
Robbing Peter to pay Paul is still robbery however the Have-nots aka the poor are more so always the victims of this type of robbery that is often disguised as a fee, a tax, or some type of much needed improvement that may or may not see.
Moving money from a storm water fund to demo dangerous or abandoned buildings is an example of robbing Peter to Pay Paul and everybody else. The address-less buildings on the list never decreased the chances of flooding anywhere.
Buildings don’t attract illegal dumping or control drainage, however using drainage funds for drainage will possibly improve it and enforcing illegal dumping will detour illegal
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The Iranian War has become President Trump’s Waterloo, and he is now trying to contain the crisis he created. On July 14, 2015, the Obama Administration and an international coalition negotiated a nuclear accord with Iran. President Trump recklessly dismantled that agreement on May 8, 2018, driven, in the author’s view, by resentment of President Obama’s popularity and global respect as America’s first Black president. This was an ungodly and shameful disgrace. The world community recognizes that President Obama continues to occupy President Trump’s thoughts in deeply racial and negative ways. President Obama remains widely respected for his intellectual integrity and moral character. God-fearing people understand that an ideology cannot be destroyed by dropping bombs on innocent children and adults; a harmful political ideology must be replaced with a better one. President Trump’s reckless White Privilege Authoritarianism has pushed the world community into an international quagmire. Nation-states build alliances because they understand the need to collaborate and form coalitions in world affairs. Even the Lone Ranger had Tonto, and the Cisco Kid had Pancho; no individual is an island. Sadly, the Western democratic world—especially NATO—now knows it cannot rely on America
dumpers. Why would they stop if they are not going to be properly prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law? The city also plays a role in illegal dumping by staying behind on heavy trash pickup, lack of inspectors, and poor management of city depositories. Why would a depository be closed Sundays and Mondays if there is an illegal dumping problem citywide?
We not being redlined due to the number of abandoned buildings; however, we are being redlined due to flooding and drainage issues. Per the latest FEMA map 70% of areas like SouthPark are now in the floodplain. Drainage projects and detention basins are not the same, adding a detention basin into flood plain is like putting a washtub inside of a bathtub. What happens when the tub overflows?
For the Havenots paying taxes, mortgages, rent, insurance, car notes, groceries, etc.
This letter serves as a formal outcry by descendants and legacy families of historic Independence Heights. We are expressing our profound betrayal in the very foundations that our ancestors fought to incorporate into this community as the first African American municipality in Texas.
Mardie Hawkins Paige, former President, and the Council Members of the Historical Independent Heights Super Neighborhood 13 have flagrantly violated the commitments of our descendants to safeguard our local welfare and the historical integrity that binds us to our shared history by electing the First Caucasian President behind closed doors—and without giving formal notification to the residents of the community regarding the election sidelining the voices that built this neighborhood. To address the recent erosion of the social bonds and shared history that hold our community together, we request the opportunity to share our perspective.
Bobby Mills, Ph.D.
ROBBING PETER TO PAY PAUL
represented the dominant political force among white Southerners following the Civil War. Meanwhile, the Republican Party—founded in the 1850s—was the party of President Abraham Lincoln and generally supported Reconstruction, the abolition of slavery, and constitutional amendments granting citizenship and voting rights to formerly enslaved people.
The federal government, led by Republicans in Congress, responded by passing the Enforcement Acts, including the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871. These laws authorized federal action against the Klan and helped weaken the organization during its first incarnation.
The Klan experienced a major revival in 1915, becoming a nationwide movement rather than simply a Southern organization. This second Klan expanded its targets beyond African Americans to include Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and others it considered “unAmerican.” During the 1920s, the Klan claimed millions of members and held influence in several states, including Indiana, Colorado, Oregon, and Texas. Members could be found in both major political parties because the organization often sought influence wherever political power existed. In some states, Democratic politicians courted Klan support, while in others Republicans also accepted endorsements or benefited from Klan-backed voters.
By the mid-20th century, the Klan reemerged again to oppose the Civil Rights Movement. During the 1950s and 1960s, Klan groups committed bombings, murders, and acts of intimidation against civil rights activists, Black
churches, and supporters of racial equality. These actions were widely condemned by leaders of both major political parties and by the federal government.
It is also important to understand that America’s political parties changed significantly over the 20th century. Beginning with the New Deal era and accelerating during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, many conservative white Southern voters gradually shifted from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, while many African American voters increasingly supported Democratic candidates.
Historians generally describe this as a long-term political realignment rather than a sudden switch.
Today, historians generally agree that the original KKK was closely associated with white Southern Democrats during Reconstruction because that reflected the political alignment of the post-Civil War South. However, the Klan itself has never been officially affiliated with either major political party, and over its history it has attempted to influence politicians across the political spectrum when doing so served its goals. Modern Democratic and Republican leaders alike have repeatedly denounced the KKK and its racist ideology.
The Klan’s enduring legacy is not defined by a single political label but by its campaign of racial terror, voter intimidation, and violent opposition to civil rights. Studying this history in its full historical context helps explain how political coalitions evolved over time and why it is inaccurate to judge the politics of the 1860s solely through the lens of today’s party identities.
LESSONS FROM THE STORM
By: Fred Smith
San Antonio residents are once again being reminded of the importance of severe weather preparedness after powerful storms swept across South Central Texas in July 2026. Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaging winds, and a reported tornado on the city’s northwest side caused road closures, property damage, and prompted emergency response efforts throughout the region. While the city avoided widespread fatalities, the storms demonstrated how quickly dangerous weather conditions can develop. The storm system brought several inches of rain across Bexar County and surrounding communities, causing creeks and waterways to rise rapidly. Flooded streets and low-water crossings created hazardous travel conditions, leading officials to urge residents to stay off the roads whenever possible and to never drive through floodwaters. Emergency crews worked around the clock responding to stranded motorists, clearing debris, and assisting neighborhoods affected by the severe weather.
City leaders continue to stress that preparation before severe weather strikes is one of the best ways to protect lives and property. Residents are encouraged to stay informed by monitoring weather forecasts, signing up for emergency alerts, and creating a family emergency plan. Officials also recommend maintaining an emergency supply kit with bottled water, nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, medications, important documents, and fully charged mobile devices in case of extended power outages. Flooding remains one of San Antonio’s most significant weather hazards due to the city’s numerous creeks, rivers, and low-water crossings. Even a small amount of fastmoving water can carry away vehicles, making it essential for drivers to avoid flooded roads. Families living in floodprone areas are encouraged to know evacuation routes and be prepared to move quickly if conditions worsen.
Local businesses, schools, hospitals, and community organizations are also
reviewing emergency response plans following the July storms. Many are updating communication procedures, inspecting emergency equipment, and strengthening continuity plans to better respond to future severe weather events. Emergency management officials say preparation at every level— from individual households to major institutions—helps communities recover more quickly when disasters occur. With hurricane season continuing and unpredictable weather remaining a possibility throughout the summer, San Antonio officials encourage residents not to wait until the next storm is approaching to prepare. Simple actions such as assembling emergency supplies, reviewing family safety plans, and staying aware of weather conditions can make a significant difference when severe weather strikes. The July 2026 storms served as a reminder that preparedness remains one of the strongest tools for protecting the San Antonio community.
