Lawrence Lease
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Alaska born and bred, Washington DC is my home. I'm also a freelance writer. Love politics and history.
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15 Things to Know About Charlie Kirk
In the landscape of American politics, few figures have stirred as much fervent support — or bitter controversy — as Charlie Kirk. Rising to prominence in his late teens, Kirk built an empire without a college degree, founding Turning Point USA and transforming it into one of the most influential conservative youth organizations in the country. With a mix of social media savvy, bold rhetoric, and unshakable loyalty to Donald Trump, he carved out a space where Gen Z and Millennial conservatives could rally against what they saw as the liberal stronghold on America’s institutions.
By Lawrence Lease5 months ago in The Swamp
15 Things to Know About Charlie Kirk’s Murder
On September 10, 2025, political discourse in America took a dark and deadly turn. Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a live event at Utah Valley University. The news sent shockwaves across the country, igniting a firestorm of debate over political violence, security, and the growing dangers of hyper-partisan rhetoric in America. As authorities continue their investigation and the nation processes the enormity of the moment, here are 15 key facts and insights that paint a clearer picture of what happened—and why it matters.
By Lawrence Lease5 months ago in Criminal
Inside the Mind of Bryan Kohberger: What His Research Papers Reveal
When investigators entered Bryan Kohberger’s apartment near Washington State University after his arrest, they didn’t just find the usual evidence police seek out in a homicide case—clothing, electronics, or DNA swabs. They also cataloged something far stranger: stacks of research papers, quizzes, and essays from his criminology PhD program.
By Lawrence Lease5 months ago in Criminal
Florida UPS Truck Hijacking, Deadly Shootout, and the Arrest of Four Police Officers
The case of the Miramar UPS truck hijacking in Florida remains one of the most shocking and unusual law enforcement incidents in recent memory. On December 5, 2019, what began as an armed jewelry store robbery quickly spiraled into a hostage situation, a police chase, and a chaotic shootout at a busy intersection just outside Fort Lauderdale. The outcome left two innocent men dead and, years later, four police officers facing manslaughter charges. It is a story that forces us to question the boundaries of police accountability, the limits of acceptable force, and the balance between public safety and reckless action.
By Lawrence Lease5 months ago in Criminal
Is Luigi Magione Inspiring Other Shootings
Federal prosecutors in New York City are pursuing an extraordinary strategy in the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a United Healthcare CEO. Rather than framing the crime as a singular act of violence, the government is attempting to expand its significance—arguing that Mangione’s actions were ideological, symbolic, and deliberately designed to inspire others. The latest court filings even attempt to tie Mangione’s alleged influence to unrelated acts of violence, raising questions not only about his guilt but also about whether he should face the death penalty.
By Lawrence Lease5 months ago in Criminal
The Bryan Kohberger Motive That Just Makes SENSE
The case that gripped a nation still leaves us asking the same question: Why? Why would someone walk into a quiet off-campus home in the dead of night and end four lives in such a brutal, personal way? Bryan Kohberger’s name may forever be attached to this horrific crime, but his motive—if he is guilty—remains murky. And that’s what this article is about: the murk.
By Lawrence Lease7 months ago in Criminal
20 Years After 7/7: What the UK Learned from the London Terror Attacks
On the morning of July 7, 2005, London was brought to its knees. In just under two hours, a coordinated suicide bombing campaign killed 52 people and injured more than 700 others across the city’s public transport system. Three bombs exploded almost simultaneously on the London Underground during rush hour. A fourth was detonated an hour later on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square.
By Lawrence Lease8 months ago in History
CM Punk & John Cena Get Massive Finish at Night of Champions
Night of Champions 2025 wasn’t just another premium live event—it was an emotional rollercoaster, a wrestling fever dream, and arguably one of the most unpredictable, overbooked, gloriously chaotic main events we’ve seen in recent memory. But guess what? It worked—because it was earned.
By Lawrence Lease8 months ago in Geeks
Predicting Who WILL Beat Gunther For The WWE World Title
There’s nothing quite like that moment when a new World Heavyweight Champion is crowned in WWE—our spines tingle, our inner nerds unite, and the speculation begins in earnest. Jey Uso’s reign may be fresh, but you know how this goes: every title change is really the opening salvo in a months-long chess match of plotting, storytelling, and, yes, unpredictability. So, let’s throw on our fantasy booking hats and break down who’s most likely to be the next man’s name echoing through the arena.
By Lawrence Lease8 months ago in Geeks
Soap with a Splash: Unpacking Sydney Sweeney’s Bathwater Bar Buzz
When the internet collectively gasped at the news that Sydney Sweeney had teamed up with Dr. Squatch to bottle up—and literally bar—her own bath water, I’ll admit, my first reaction was a shrug and a “Well, that’s certainly a thing.” But as the story kept bubbling up across feeds and timelines, I realized there’s a lot more to unpack than just the headline-grabbing novelty of bath-water-infused soap. So let’s lather up and explore what’s really going on here.
By Lawrence Lease8 months ago in Geeks
Where Does the Mission: Impossible Franchise Go From Here After Final Reckoning?
Spoiler alert: Ethan Hunt doesn’t die in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, now rebranded as Final Reckoning. But the question isn’t just about what happens to him—it’s about what happens to the franchise. A series that has dominated the action genre for nearly 30 years now faces the big question: what’s next?
By Lawrence Lease9 months ago in Geeks
