Historical
Federal Government Shutdowns Over the Years
The federal government officially shut down on October 1, 2025. That means the shutdown is in its 22nd day as of this writing. There is no end in sight when it might end. This article identifies the length of other federal government shutdowns in previous years. So far, this is the second-longest one. Both of them were during President Donald Trump's first and second administrations.
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in FYI
The Historical and Logical Case for Jesus Christ, the Son of God
The following is not an appeal to blind faith or emotion. It is a reasoned argument grounded in history, logic, and evidence. Whether one accepts the divinity of Jesus Christ or not, the data surrounding His life, death, and resurrection demand an intellectually honest examination. Truth, by nature, does not depend on belief to exist; it simply is.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in FYI
President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. forces have destroyed a “very large drug-carrying submarine”
President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. forces have destroyed a “very large drug-carrying submarine” that was reportedly traveling along a well-known narcotrafficking route toward the United States. According to Trump’s statement, the vessel was “loaded mostly with fentanyl and other illegal narcotics.” He claimed that four “narcoterrorists” were on board — two were killed during the strike, while the remaining two, citizens of Ecuador and Colombia, were captured and will be returned to their home countries for detention and prosecution. Trump emphasized that “under my watch, the United States of America will not tolerate narcoterrorists trafficking illegal drugs by land or by sea.”
By Deyan Marinchev3 months ago in FYI
The People’s Right to Choose Their Leader
When the framers wrote the U.S. Constitution, they deliberately refused to limit how many times a president could serve. They placed their faith not in bureaucracy but in the will and wisdom of the people. Their logic was simple: in a free republic, authority must flow upward from the governed, not downward from government. For nearly 150 years that principle stood unchallenged, until one president broke the custom and the nation followed him willingly.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in FYI
Why Your Rowhome Hisses
If you’ve ever listened to a radiator ping as it warms or bled a stubborn baseboard on the first cold night, you’ve met Philadelphia’s heating history up close. Our housing stock spans coal‑to‑oil conversions, gravity furnaces, steam radiators, and modern air handlers, often layered one over the other. That history explains today’s comfort quirks—and points to fixes that make old systems feel new without gutting your home.
By The Weekend Project3 months ago in FYI
Let's Get Physical
INCOME The United States' income can be viewed in several ways: the federal government's revenue was approximately $4.69 trillion in fiscal year 2025, the country's Gross National Income (GNI) was about $29.2 trillion in 2024, and the median household income was $83,730 in 2024. These figures vary depending on whether you are looking at government revenue, national economic output, or the income of individual households.
By Reneegede73 months ago in FYI
Why France Is a Secular Country
France often presents itself as the “homeland of secularism.” This principle—both political, philosophical, and legal—has become a cornerstone of its national identity. But why did France embrace secularism so strongly, and why is it so different from other countries? To understand this, we need to look at history, at the law that shaped it, and at the challenges it faces today in a globalized and multicultural world.
By Bubble Chill Media 4 months ago in FYI
