Samuel Short, Author at The Western Journal

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Sam Short is an Assistant Professor of History with Motlow State Community College in Smyrna, Tennessee. He holds a BA in History from Middle Tennessee State University and an MA in History from University College London. The views expressed in his articles are his own and do not reflect the views or opinions of Motlow State Community College.

South Korean police officers patrol near the concert venue ahead of the comeback concert of K-pop boy band BTS at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026, in Seoul, South Korea.

Chung Sung-Jun / Getty Images

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Perfect Justice: South Koreans Teach US Punk a Hard Lesson - 6 Months Hard Labor for Disgusting Public Behavior

An American streamer is going to prison after a 2024 incident in South Korea when he made a disgusting display in front of a monument.

By Samuel Short April 18, 2026

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves speaks to supporters during an election night watch party at The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center on Nov. 7, 2023, in Flowood, Mississippi.

Brandon Bell / Getty Images

Commentary

Mississippi Governor Trolls Brits Into Oblivion Over Report UK Would Rank as Poorest State

The U.K. received a rude awakening when learning just how poor they are compared to each state in the U.S.

By Samuel Short April 18, 2026

A police officer takes part in an investigation following an attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue in the North Finchley area of north London, on April 15, 2026, in the early hours of the morning.

Toby Shepheard - AFP / Getty Images

Commentary

UK Is Lost: After Brutal Gang Rape, Cops Turn on Angry Citizens for Refusing to Be Politically Correct About Unthinkable Crime

U.K. police are concerned after an alleged rape -- not about the safety of the community, but about the reaction to the crime.

By Samuel Short April 18, 2026

Artemis II commander and Navy Capt. Reid Wiseman talks to reporters Thursday at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Ashley Landis / AP

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Watch: 'Not Really Religious' Artemis II Cmdr. Reid Wiseman Broke Down in Tears After Flight When He Saw the Cross on Navy Chaplain's Collar

Artemis II's commander, despite not being a man of faith, could not ignore the magnitude of what he saw during his mission.

By Samuel Short April 17, 2026

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee speaks during a get out the vote event held in support of Republican congressional candidate Matt Van Epps on Dec. 1, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee.

Brett Carlsen / Getty Images

Commentary

This Is the Way: Fed up Red State Lawmakers Pass Law Targeting 1 Blue County Prosecutor Who Lets Crime Run Rampant

The Tennessee General Assembly wants accountability for the DA over one of the country's most dangerous cities.

By Samuel Short April 17, 2026

Mt. Vernon High School students participate in a student walkout against the potential confirmation of Superintendent Michelle Reid in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 14, 2022.

Craig Hudson - The Washington Post / Getty Images

Commentary

School Board Strikes Veterans Day Which Is Outrageous, But the 'Holiday' They Kept Is Even More Infuriating

Fairfax County keeps trending in the wrong direction with its latest decision regarding the upcoming school year.

By Samuel Short April 17, 2026

Chicago Police Department officers respond to the scene of an incident on March 29, 2022.

MattGush / Getty Images

Commentary

Owner of Antique Store That Trans Mob Attacked and Shut Down Over 'Intolerance' Has Been Murdered, Leaving Behind Wife, Daughter, and Unborn Child

A former business owner, father, and Christian was brutally murdered in Chicago not long after trans ideologues protested his beliefs.

By Samuel Short April 16, 2026

Houston Mayor John Whitmire speaks during a press conference on April 14, 2026, in Houston, Texas.

Ronaldo Schmidt - AFP / Getty Images

Commentary

Dem Leaders, Voters in Houston Learn Absolutely Brutal Lesson as Anti-ICE Law Backfires, Costs Them $110 Million

Houston stood to lose millions after city council decided its police would not comply with ICE. Now they are reconsidering.

By Samuel Short April 16, 2026

A teenager driver committed a minor offense is handing over her license to a police officer reaching toward the open window.

Anastasija Vujic / Getty Images

Commentary

Sanity Is Returning: Teens Identifying as 'Nonbinary' Has Crashed 70 Percent in 2 Years Among CA 16-Year-Olds

California appears to be experiencing a shift among young people who are willing to identify as "transgender."

By Samuel Short April 15, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick arrives for a National Day of Prayer event hosted by President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Andrew Harnik / Getty Images

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Texas Lt. Gov. Says Truth Even Most Pastors Don't Dare: There Is No 'Separation of Church and State' in the Constitution

The chair of a new commission on religious freedom clarified what the Constitution actually says on matters of church and state.

By Samuel Short April 15, 2026

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Perfect Justice: South Koreans Teach US Punk a Hard Lesson - 6 Months Hard Labor for Disgusting Public Behavior

Mississippi Governor Trolls Brits Into Oblivion Over Report UK Would Rank as Poorest State

UK Is Lost: After Brutal Gang Rape, Cops Turn on Angry Citizens for Refusing to Be Politically Correct About Unthinkable Crime

Watch: 'Not Really Religious' Artemis II Cmdr. Reid Wiseman Broke Down in Tears After Flight When He Saw the Cross on Navy Chaplain's Collar

This Is the Way: Fed up Red State Lawmakers Pass Law Targeting 1 Blue County Prosecutor Who Lets Crime Run Rampant

School Board Strikes Veterans Day Which Is Outrageous, But the 'Holiday' They Kept Is Even More Infuriating

Owner of Antique Store That Trans Mob Attacked and Shut Down Over 'Intolerance' Has Been Murdered, Leaving Behind Wife, Daughter, and Unborn Child

Dem Leaders, Voters in Houston Learn Absolutely Brutal Lesson as Anti-ICE Law Backfires, Costs Them $110 Million

Sanity Is Returning: Teens Identifying as 'Nonbinary' Has Crashed 70 Percent in 2 Years Among CA 16-Year-Olds

Texas Lt. Gov. Says Truth Even Most Pastors Don't Dare: There Is No 'Separation of Church and State' in the Constitution

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