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Cheryl K. Chumley

Cheryl Chumley is online opinion editor, commentary writer and host of the “Bold and Blunt with Cheryl Chumley” video and audio show for The Washington Times, a Newsmax contributor, and a frequent media guest and public speaker. She is the author of several books, the latest titled “God-Given Or Bust: Defeating Marxism and Saving America With Biblical Truths" and "Lockdown: The Socialist Plan To Take Away Your Freedom.” She's also the co-author with Allen West of the upcoming "America's Second Civil War: Rescuing the Republic From the Unholy Alliance of Marxists, Islamists and Democrats" (April 2027). Email her at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.

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LISTEN: Saving liberty for the longterm in America’s last stand

America has battled some tough enemies over the years. But now the enemy seems to be ourselves. And the question is: Can society come through this final and last stand and save liberty for the long term?

July 8, 2026

Democrats, socialists, ‘godless communists’ — all are one and the same

The fact that Democrats need the media to defend them from labels of communism is evidence in itself of the Democrat Party's far-leftist communist tendencies.

July 7, 2026

Republicans aren’t guilt-free on the growth of DSA

Former President Ronald Reagan used to talk about government as the enemy of freedom. He used to warn that the scariest words in the English language were, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Republicans seem to have forgotten that, though.

July 6, 2026

WATCH: America, 250 years strong

America's 250th year kicks off and my, what a tremendous republic we still are. Challenges abound, but American Exceptionalism is going strong.

July 3, 2026

Democrats’ own lies have brought about the DSA scourge

Socialists are such a scourge. It's impossible to be a socialist without also being a liar. It's also impossible to be a socialist without being a communist-loving, Marxist-embracing, collectivist-worshipping tool of the devil.

June 30, 2026

WATCH: Israel cannot let Hezbollah strike without answer

Israel is on high alert due to Hezbollah, Iran's proxy terror group, which has been striking the Jewish nation from Lebanon. Meanwhile, the end of military operations between Israel and Hezbollah remains the main sticking point in the ceasefire and peace plan for America's war with Iran.

June 27, 2026

Trump the right man for the times as ‘communists’ are ‘making their move’

These days, no matter how you slice it -- socialism -- communism -- Marxism -- progressivism -- democratic socialism -- Democrat -- the common denominator of all is stupidity.

June 27, 2026

Letitia James’ knock of Zohran Mamdani illustrates power shift of Democrat Party

New York Attorney General Letitia James is out and about complaining that Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed candidates for public office who just don't get it -- who are too "new to the body politic" and who have not done enough time with "the struggle" to properly represent.

June 25, 2026

LISTEN: Bible morals being taught in public schools

A new survey shows parents by a vast majority would like to see morals and character as a course to be taught their children during the school day. And LifeWise Academy is responding, advancing on curriculum that was already approved by the courts years ago.

June 25, 2026

Democrat — what Democrat? They’re all Marxists now

The New York Times blasted this insightful headline in the lead to New York's primary elections on Tuesday: "Democratic Socialists Took City Hall. Now They're Aiming at Congress." The thing is, Democrats have been socialists in ideology for years. Now that the socialist label has gone mainstream, their next step is to make Marxism and communism the norm.

June 23, 2026

WATCH: Southern Poverty Law Center’s dramatic fall into the leftist abyss

Southern Poverty Law Center's mission, when it began decades ago, seemed rooted in honorable intents -- to expose racism and bigotry and discrimination and all the stuff most Americans detest. But it didn't take long for the organization to become corrupted by leftist influences.

June 20, 2026

Iran is trying to turn America against Israel

Iran is certainly not victorious when it coms to withstanding America's military might. Where Iran is making inroads, though, is with its deceptive influences through the world's media.

June 19, 2026

Trump’s shocking savior-of-Israel claim

President Trump, speaking to reporters at the Group of Seven summit in France, said that without him, "there would be no Israel," and "without the United States, there would be no Israel." Yikes. God may have a difference of opinion on that one.

June 18, 2026

LISTEN: The war is over — or is it?

President Trump announced the end of the war with Iran, and said a peace deal was in the process of being signed. A day later, he announced the Strait of Hormuz would soon reopen and that the peace deal was in the process of being signed. But questions remain: Are we at war or not?

June 17, 2026

Iran deal doesn’t look good for America or Israel

The text of the deal President Trump says he's struck with Iran to put a stop to all military strikes and reopen the Strait of Hormuz isn't yet released. But word of it has. And it doesn't look good for America or for Israel.

June 17, 2026

Iran can never be trusted

President Trump announced on social media that the war with Iran is over, and then a short time later, from France, he said a peace deal was in process and that America, Israel and the world can expect "a lot of great things" to "happen in the Middle East" in rapid time. Hmm. We'll see.

June 16, 2026

WATCH: Staying humble while reaching for greatness

One of a Christian's greatest challenges in life is to stay humble while seeking to be the best. Alison Maloni, mom of three, CEO, communications expert, public speaker and television news host says she starts the day writing ten things for which she's grateful and that helps keep her grounded.

June 14, 2026

Paper ballots, Election Day and the Democrats’ worst nightmare

Fifty-one percent of likely U.S. voters said they would like to see all ballots accounted for and counted within 24 hours of polling closures, Rasmussen Reports found in a recent survey.

June 12, 2026

ActBlue’s dicey dodge of accountability, again and again and again

Congress launched hearings into ActBlue because foreign donations to U.S. politicians, particularly campaigning politicians, is a big no-no. But when asked this week to clarify and explain and correct the record, ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones said: crickets.