Jeffrey Scott Shapiro
Articles by Jeffrey Scott Shapiro
Gingrich for House speaker: Time to ignite another Republican Revolution
It would behoove Republicans to consider utilizing columnist Tom Giovanetti's rationale to nominate the only viable option to Rep. Kevin McCarthy: former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Published December 30, 2022
JonBenet: Historical revisionism haunts America’s most infamous child murder case
More than a quarter of a century ago, I moved to Boulder, Colorado, to investigate the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, a 6-year-old girl who was bludgeoned and strangled in her home in 1996. Published December 24, 2022
Nord Stream sabotage: Look to Russia, not the U.S.
Since the Sept. 26 ruptures of the Nord Stream pipelines, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of sabotage. Published December 1, 2022
Red Dawn: The Sunshine State goes Republican
The 2022 midterm elections are over and the verdict is in: the Sunshine State has gone red. Published November 9, 2022
Will the real Val Demings please stand up?
Rep. Val Demings, a Democrat, wants Floridians to know that in her third congressional term, she's finally taking a stand in the decadeslong struggle for Cuban liberty. Published November 2, 2022
President DeSantis would be an inspiration to the nation
While more and more Americans wonder if Gov. Ron DeSantis could one day be President of the United States, those of us who elected him as our governor saw the makings of a great leader four years ago. Published September 20, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II, an embodiment of courage, dignity, and honor
Today, Queen Elizabeth II bids farewell to the people of England and passed away after seven decades as the country's monarch. Published September 8, 2022
A conversation with Biden’s alleged victim, Tara Reade
When Tara Reade's allegations about Joe Biden sexually assaulting her first surfaced during the last presidential election, her description of an power-driven misogynist didn't seem to fit the picture of the dull, gaffing politician. Published September 7, 2022
The tomb of Christopher Columbus
Bursts of sunlight pierced a vivid blue Spanish sky, and I could feel my temperature rising as I walked the cobblestone streets of Seville. Published July 26, 2022
Let’s celebrate Independence Day with our friends in Ukraine
As the Russian military continues to commit genocide and mass murder against the innocent people of Ukraine, there is one thing they have learned they can count on, their freedom loving friends in the United States of America. Published July 2, 2022
Celebrate American heroism with Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
This summer Americans are experiencing something special, almost spiritual with the release of "Top Gun: Maverick." It's more than a film. It's an experience that inspires and empowers us. Published June 7, 2022
U.S. Agency for Global Media nominee Amanda Bennett should face tough questions
On June 7, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee will take up the nomination of Amanda Bennett to head the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the $800 million "soft power" federal government media agency that broadcasts news overseas. Published June 6, 2022
Johnny Depp’s stand to preserve his presumption of innocence
When the Johnny Depp trial started, many wondered why he would risk more humiliation. I told them when a person is falsely accused, they will risk almost anything to reclaim their honor and identity. Published May 31, 2022
UFOs are a threat to national security
Last week, the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation held a hearing on UAPs -- unidentified aerial phenomena -- more commonly known as UFOs. Published May 24, 2022
Student loan forgiveness — for military and public service
Americans are understandably up in arms about inflation and rising gas prices, equally upset that President Joe Biden's plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loans it's unfair to taxpayers. Published May 16, 2022
U.S. soldiers should not be restrained from saving migrants drowning at the border
Last week, U.S. National Guardsmen and Mexican authorities witnessed a drowning migrant while crossing the Rio Grande river in Eagle Pass, Texas. Published May 9, 2022
Ukraine’s ‘Red Dawn’: Zelenskyy’s Wolverines are winning
Nearly four decades ago, John Milius shocked the world with "Red Dawn," the unforgettable story of a Soviet invasion of the United States. Published March 21, 2022
The pro-Russian war symbol ‘Z’ is the new swastika
Last week, I received an alarming, one-letter text message in response to a column I'd written condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine: "Z." Published March 15, 2022
Lindsey Graham was right: Deadly force to defend others is justifiable
Sen. Lindsey Graham recently came under fire for calling for a brave Russian soldier or citizen to remove President Vladimir Putin "by any means possible" to save their country and Ukraine. Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov has said Mr. Graham is promoting "terrorism" while some Americans have accused him of calling for a political "assassination." As a former Washington, D.C. prosecutor, I can safely say that under the law, they're wrong -- dead wrong. Published March 10, 2022
How Russia prepared for war by weaponizing the food supply
When Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro visited Russian President Vladimir Putin last month, he implied he did so to save Brazil and the Western world from an escalating food shortage. Published March 8, 2022
