Michael Stevens

About the Author – Michael Stevens Retired attorney. Military veteran. Bible trundler. Michael Stevens writes with the precision of a jurist and the conviction of a watchman. His work draws from decades of service, study, and Scripture — weaving together law, history, theology, and culture in a clear, Hemingway-style voice. Whether exploring the Gospel through the lens of classical philosophy, warning of soft totalitarianism, or unpacking the latest headlines with biblical discernment, he writes for readers who value truth over trends and legacy over likes. His devotionals and essays, often crafted for his son, aim to encourage, equip, and awaken. This is more than commentary. It’s a call to clarity in a noisy world.

Red Dragon Files: Tariffs, Power, and Politics: Critical to America’s Industrial Revival (Op-Ed) 750 words

Tariffs, Power, and Politics: Undermining America’s Industrial Revival by Michael Stevens How political obstruction of presidential authority is weakening our economy—and helping China The Constitution isn’t vague on this. Congress sets the rules, and the President enforces them. That includes trade policy. For decades, Congress has legally delegated tariff authority…

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When Two Branches Overreach: Rethinking the Balance of Power in the WilmerHale Decision (900 words)

When Two Branches Overreach: Rethinking the Balance of Power in the WilmerHale Decision by Michael Stevens Sometimes, the Constitution doesn’t give us clean winners—it demands discipline. The recent legal standoff between the Executive Branch and the Judiciary over Executive Order 14250 is one of those moments. At stake was not…

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The Red Dragon Files: Economic Warfare – America’s Quiet Siege of Communist China by Michael Stevens (750 words)

Economic Warfare: America’s Quiet Siege of Communist China How tariff clauses, chip control, and trade pressure are closing in on the Red Dragon—and why Red China is absolutely livid. We’re not dropping bombs. We’re using trade clauses. Hidden in the U.S.–U.K. trade deal is a provision that allows the President…

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Memorial Day 2025: “A More Perfect Union” Echoes of Abraham Lincoln’s Messages of Healing and Hope

Memorial Day 2025: “A More Perfect Union” Echoes of Abraham Lincoln’s Messages of Healing and Hope | On this Memorial Day, I reflected on Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address — a few brief words spoken amid war, when the nation was torn and the cost in American lives was unbearable. He stood…

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Bible Trundles: Moses Transformation at the Burning Bush and Life’s Turning Points

MOSES’ TRANSFORMATION May 18, 2025 (500 words) “Meanwhile: The Fire That Doesn’t Burn Out” Life’s Transitions and Transformations at the Burning Bush on Mount Horeb Mount Horeb—also known as Sinai—is where Moses first encountered God’s fire and later received His law. Transformation begins and returns there. There’s a sacred stretch…

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