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.

Chloe Cole, who spent years trying to transition to become a boy before reversing course and becoming an outspoken detransitioner, had to postpone an appearance at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Washington due to threats of violence.

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Video: Ex-Trans Speaker Postpones TPUSA Speech as Antifa 'Militia ... on Cross-Sex Hormones' Threatens Violence Cops Weren't Prepared for

Detransitioner Chloe Cole was set to speak at the University of Washington, but the violent mob had other plans.

By Samuel Short May 13, 2026

E. Jean Carroll attends the 2024 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 25, 2024, in New York City.

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Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll Gets Horrible News About $83 Million Verdict Against Trump

Author and columnist E Jean Carroll will have to wait to see any of the money she was awarded in 2024 against the president.

By Samuel Short May 13, 2026

A family member of a victim of the Islamist terror group Boko Haram clasps her hands together in Babban Gide on Sept. 4, 2024.

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Alert: African Islamists to Begin Executing Christian Women and Children from Group of 416 Recently Kidnapped Hostages

Boko Haram have made their intentions clear as of April - they are going to slaughter women and children they've kidnapped.

By Samuel Short May 10, 2026

A voter information Gide mailed to a Southern California resident as photographed on May 5, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Guess Where Hundreds of Uncounted Ballots Were Just Found in California - Hint: It's One of Dems' Favorite Places

California happened to find uncounted ballots from last year's special election; counting votes shouldn't be this difficult.

By Samuel Short May 9, 2026

A rainbow flag flies in the foreground with the city of Nashville in the background.

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Winning: Before TN Redistricted Dems Out of Existence, Red State Said No to Pride Month, Declared June 'Nuclear Family Month'

Tennessee passed a new voting map, but in April, lawmakers also celebrated a major victory in replacing pride month.

By Samuel Short May 9, 2026

A Danish flag flies in front of traditional houses in Copenhagen.

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Green Politician Wants to Limit Nursing Home Residents to 2.8 Oz of Meat per Week Due to Climate Change - That's Less Than 1 Big Mac ... Per Week

Denmark wants to punish the elderly in favor of their warped climate agenda by severely limiting meat consumption.

By Samuel Short May 8, 2026

California gubernatorial candidates Chad Bianco, left, and Katie Porter sparred verbally during Wednesday's debate.

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Watch: Katie Porter Left Glaring Furiously, Crowd Gasping After GOP Candidate's 2-Word Comment on Her Grasp of Motherhood

California gubernatorial candidates sparred over immigration, with Republican Chad Bianco hitting his opponent for her role as a mother.

By Samuel Short May 8, 2026

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Watch: Hero Dad With a Gun Takes on Carjacker Who Turned Out to Be an Illegal... and Is Now Dead

A father had to make a quick decision to defend his family when a man attempted to take his car outside of Dallas, Texas.

By Samuel Short May 7, 2026

À Disney Magic cruise ship is approaching the Royal Walter cruise terminal in George Town port, Grand Cayman, on Feb. 12, 2024.

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Border Patrol Raids Disney Cruise Ship, Finds Every Parent's Nightmare Lurking on Board - This Is What Dems Want Defunded

Immigration officials found an alleged child predator ring operating among the crew members for a Disney cruise.

By Samuel Short May 7, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on May 5, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

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Must Watch: Rubio Gives One of the Greatest Responses in Political History When Asked What His Hope for America's Future Is

Secretary of State Marco Rubio perfectly responded when asked about the future of the United States during a press briefing.

By Samuel Short May 7, 2026

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Video: Ex-Trans Speaker Postpones TPUSA Speech as Antifa 'Militia ... on Cross-Sex Hormones' Threatens Violence Cops Weren't Prepared for

Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll Gets Horrible News About $83 Million Verdict Against Trump

Alert: African Islamists to Begin Executing Christian Women and Children from Group of 416 Recently Kidnapped Hostages

Guess Where Hundreds of Uncounted Ballots Were Just Found in California - Hint: It's One of Dems' Favorite Places

Winning: Before TN Redistricted Dems Out of Existence, Red State Said No to Pride Month, Declared June 'Nuclear Family Month'

Green Politician Wants to Limit Nursing Home Residents to 2.8 Oz of Meat per Week Due to Climate Change - That's Less Than 1 Big Mac ... Per Week

Watch: Katie Porter Left Glaring Furiously, Crowd Gasping After GOP Candidate's 2-Word Comment on Her Grasp of Motherhood

Watch: Hero Dad With a Gun Takes on Carjacker Who Turned Out to Be an Illegal... and Is Now Dead

Border Patrol Raids Disney Cruise Ship, Finds Every Parent's Nightmare Lurking on Board - This Is What Dems Want Defunded

Must Watch: Rubio Gives One of the Greatest Responses in Political History When Asked What His Hope for America's Future Is

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