The recent wave of disorder in Belfast has left a community reeling, not just from the physical violence on the streets, but from a profound sense of moral confusion. At the heart of this turmoil is the family of Stephen Ogilvie, who remains in stable condition after a brutal stabbing earlier this week that resulted in the loss of his eye. While the city struggles to regain its composure, Mr. Ogilvie’s loved ones have stepped forward with a powerful, heartfelt plea: they want the violence to stop immediately. Distressed by the way their personal tragedy has been weaponized by agitators,…

With just one week left until the June 16 runoff, the race for Alabama’s lieutenant governor has devolved into an exceptionally bitter confrontation defined by accusations of ethical misconduct. The conflict ignited on Tuesday night when Terrie Ryan, a former Conecuh County GOP chair, filed two formal complaints with the Alabama Ethics Commission against incumbent Secretary of State Wes Allen. Ryan’s filings allege that Allen has essentially weaponized his public office, pouring taxpayer funds into advertising campaigns aimed at boosting his own profile ahead of the upcoming election, rather than serving the public interest. Central to Ryan’s argument is a…