Top Threats

Every week, you’ll receive an expanded Top Threats feature that highlights the most important and impactful threats to our freedoms. If you want a deeper dive into some of the issues that influence American freedoms today, these articles are for you.

In Top Threats, we’ll tackle ongoing threats to personal freedoms. We will also share information about regulations that tie our hands and prevent us from living and working freely. Together, we’ll defend and preserve the American rights we hold dear.

What Makes Executive Orders Different Than Laws?

(TheDailyHorn.com) – If you’ve ever seen the “I’m Just a Bill” episode of Schoolhouse Rock, you know that Congress passes bills and the president signs them into law. There are also times when the POTUS issues something called an “executive order” that puts a policy in place. Those directives weren’t explained by the animated rolled up paper that danced on Capitol Hill while explaining the legislative process to kids across America. So, what are they? …

Some Powers Belong Directly to the States

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Based on their experience, our Founding Fathers were wary of concentrating too much power in the federal government and structured a balance between state and federal governments to limit it. States retain all rights and authority not specifically vested in the federal government based on The 10th Amendment. Often, state laws supersede federal provisions. So, what powers are unique to state governments? We’ve described a few of the most significant here: Health and …

The Checks and Balances Created by the 3 Branches of Government

(TheDailyHorn.com) – When we think of government, we often imagine a single, cohesive structure. In the United States, leadership is divided into three distinct branches; the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary. Now, countries around the world use this framework to manage the risk of a single person or entity gaining too much influence; this doctrine is known as the separation of powers. When the Founding Fathers wrote our Constitution, one of their main objectives …

Each Branch of the Military Has a Unique Identity

(TheDailyHorn.com) – The United States military consists of six independent branches and protects America and her national interests worldwide. Those branches, serving under the auspices of the Secretary of Defense (SecDef), consist of the Army (USA), Navy (USN), Marine Corps (USMC), Air Force (USAF), Coast Guard (USCG) and Space Force (USSF) Civilian Control The Founding Fathers intentionally avoided European models of governance when establishing the country. To that end, the president and the Congress control …

What Is the Selective Service?

(TheDailyHorn.com) – On July 1, 1973, the United States officially ended the draft. That meant the military was completely made up of a volunteer force. So, why do Americans still have to sign up for Selective Service? What Is Selective Service? Although the US no longer has a draft, there is still a system in place to call on American citizens and qualifying immigrants if the government needs to act quickly to reinstate the draft …

The US Role in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Experts consider the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) the world’s most important foundational document enshrining basic human rights and fundamental freedoms. The United Nations General Assembly adopted the UDHR on December 10, 1948, to reaffirm its commitment to equal rights and the dignity of all humans. The UDHR includes 30 articles detailing a person’s fundamental, inherent, and inalienable rights regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other status. Although the UDHR …

What Is Patriotism?

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Patriotism. Defining the term isn’t always easy because it means different things to each person. But for most, feeling patriotic means having love for, and pride in, their nation. These emotions can prompt people to take action on issues that matter to them. If you’re a patriot, you feel very attached to your country, as well as its ideals and beliefs. You also want to interact with others who share the same opinion …

The Roles and Responsibilities of Local Governments

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Local governments are often forgotten in discussions about our elected representatives and systems of governance. However, they play several important roles in making policy. For most people, local policy decisions are the ones that have the greatest impact on their lives. So, it’s worth taking a closer look at local government entities and the services they provide. There are different levels of local government bodies. Most states are divided into counties, and smaller …

Why Is Congress Structured the Way It Is?

(TheDailyHorn.com) – The Legislative Branch of the federal government drafts laws, confirms presidential appointees and declares war if needed. By dividing Congress into two houses, each state has a say in how our nation is run, without any one of them receiving too much power. The framers of the US Constitution divided Congress into the House of Representatives and the Senate. They ensured each state had an equal voice, no matter the size or population, …

How to Get Involved in the Political Process

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Every American citizen has the inalienable right to vote. It’s arguably the most effective way to make our voices heard, even when it seems as though our representatives aren’t listening. But did you know that’s not the only way to become engaged in the political process? There are many steps you can take to make big differences in the way the country is run. Here are some ways you can get involved in …