Weekly Reflection: March 31 – April 5
Each week, I share a clear-eyed summary of recent Outside Reflections articles—from core rights to shifting political strategies.
By R.L. Crossan
🧠 March 31: Understanding the Second Amendment
We broke down the text of the Second Amendment and explored its legal interpretations over time. The article dove into both the symbolism of gun ownership and the legal limits surrounding it, drawing on Supreme Court cases and public debates.
🔗 Read here: outsidereflections.org/p/understanding-the-second-amendment
🧩 April 1: What “Gaslighting” Really Means
Prompted by a personal experience, this editorial explored the term gaslighting: where it comes from, what it looks like in real conversations, and why it’s often misused. Included were clear examples to help readers recognize the pattern.
🔗 Read here: outsidereflections.org/p/gaslighting-explained
🇺🇸 April 2: The First Amendment Explained Simply
This educational post unpacked the freedom of speech, religion, and press through the actual wording of the Constitution and real-world examples. It included both proper uses and misunderstandings of the First Amendment in today’s headlines.
🔗 Read here: outsidereflections.org/p/the-first-amendment-explained
⚖️ April 3: Justice or Political Revenge?
A reflection on recent DOJ actions and the potential weaponization of justice. We questioned whether political accountability is becoming partisan retaliation — and what the long-term cost might be for American trust in institutions.
🔗 Read here: outsidereflections.org/p/justice-or-political-revenge
🌍 April 4: U.S.–Greenland Relations: A Quiet Conflict?
This factual report explored military activity, resource interest, and sovereignty tensions between the U.S. and Greenland (via Denmark). We examined how global strategy and local resistance are quietly colliding in the Arctic.
🔗 Read here: outsidereflections.org/p/us-and-greenland-relations
📉 April 5: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Economic Warnings
This analysis connected Trump’s latest tariffs to current market instability, historical trade collapses, and global economic reaction. Includes a comparison to the 1929 crash and the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
🔗 Read here: outsidereflections.org/p/tariffs-trade-wars-and-economics