Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Controversy Surrounds Biden’s Signing of Omnibus Funding Bill President Joe Biden signed a substantial omnibus funding bill on Saturday, featuring a provision barring the display of flags representing political or cultural movements, such as LGBTQ+ Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, at U.S. Department of State facilities. Representative Cory Mills (R-Florida) criticized the move, attributing…

Coin collectors are urged to inspect their change jars thoroughly, as a 1999 Georgia quarter is fetching upwards of $7,200 due to a minting error. This rare coin, part of the state quarters program, features a unique gold-tinted alloy, differing from standard quarters. Despite the Treasury’s decision not to continue with this alloy, these Georgia…

Indiana High School student Cameron Blasek stood firm when asked to remove an American flag from his truck by school administrators. In response, a local business offered him a free American flag-inspired paint job for his vehicle. Despite facing potential detention, Blasek cited the school handbook, finding no rule against displaying the flag. His stance…

Squatters in affluent Los Angeles neighborhoods, like Beverly Grove Place, are making headlines by exploiting California’s squatter rights laws. Led by aspiring actor Morgan Gargiulo, a group took over a $4.6 million mansion, turning it into a party venue charging hefty admission fees. Despite complaints, law enforcement couldn’t intervene due to legal loopholes. Though Gargiulo…

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, in an interview with EWTN, voiced staunchly pro-life views, declaring abortion as victimizing the unborn. Reflecting on his past statement at the Biden White House, where he wore a tie with the message “Protect the most vulnerable,” Butker emphasized his obligation to advocate for the voiceless. He labeled abortion…

New York Attorney General Letitia James faced setbacks from the appellate court on March 25 regarding the civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump, his sons, and Trump Organization executives. The court extended Trump’s deadline to pay the fine by ten days and reduced it from $464 million to $175 million. Trump can now…

A Georgia summer collegiate baseball team, the Macon Bacon, faces pressure to change its name to appease non-meat eaters. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine advocates for a shift to something less offensive to vegans and vegetarians, citing health risks associated with processed meats. Anna Herby, representing the group, urges the team to reconsider its…

Keith Urban’s journey, from his romance with Nicole Kidman to his philanthropic efforts, reflects a multifaceted personality that extends far beyond his musical talents. Their love story, beginning with a chance meeting at “G-Day LA” in 2005, quickly blossomed into an engagement within three months, despite Kidman’s prior secret engagement and the couple’s initial lack…

In a remarkable incident, a 13-year-old boy heroically thwarted a kidnapping attempt using a simple $3 toy. The quick-thinking youngster relied on his wits and the trusty toy his mom had recently purchased for him. The event unfolded when the young hero was approached by a stranger who tried to abduct him. In this intense…

Speculation surrounding Kate Middleton has intensified in recent months, with a video purportedly showing her sparking debate online. Some question the authenticity of the footage, suspecting a cover-up by the Royal Family due to their minimal updates following Kate’s surgery. The controversy surrounding Kate’s Mother’s Day image has further fueled suspicion. Nelson Silva, who filmed…