Felons Should Have Full Voting Rights
In the so-called “Bible Belt” of America, where organized religion often teaches that Jesus died for all, an unsettling contradiction lingers—both in faith and law. The U.S. Constitution begins with the words “We the people,”…
I'm an Iraq Veteran: Hegseth Nomination Imperative for Our National Security
I met Pete Hegseth several years ago on Capitol Hill, when I was on the staff of the national policy team of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) in Washington D.C. Pete was leading policy efforts…
Deciphering the Conservative Rift
It is not often in my reading that I come across a truly ah-ha moment. Something so profound, yet obvious, that I am compelled to read it again and again. Just such a thing happened…
Women Can be Leaders for Global Peace
President Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles to support Ukrainian Armed Forces units operating in Russia’s Kursk region, The New York Timesreports, citing government sources. And Ukraine immediately used them, striking ammunition depots…
States Should Consider Electoral College Reform, Like Splitting Votes
In the 1997 comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding, Julia Roberts’ character, Jules, gracefully accepts defeat when the groom chooses another woman, embracing her role as a bridesmaid. Fast forward to 2024: This scene must surely…
Dismantling Educational Equity: The Perfidious Consequences of Abolishing the Department of Education
In a calculated move that echoes the darkest and bloodiest chapters of our history, Congress has introduced a bill to abolish the Department of Education. This proposal, if passed, would dismantle a cornerstone of our…
Help Farm Animals Without Explaining Tofurkey to Grandma
This holiday season, as you’re reaching for that second helping of turkey, you might hear a little voice in your head. No, not the one telling you to save room for pie – the one…
School Suspension: A Hidden Toll on Teachers and Young Students
Imagine you are a teacher, putting your all into a classroom where teaching young children is the priority. The environment you want to create should be nurturing and focused on building foundations for lifelong learning….
Let the FBI be the (Historical) FBI
As the Trump Administration prepares to take office in January, it appears increasingly likely that Christopher Wray will be replaced by a new FBI Director. The FBI has faced criticism the past several years, controversy…
The Silent Economic Underclass: A Conservative Call for Reform
In the quiet corners of America, far from the clamor of partisan battles and the dazzle of technological innovation, lies an issue that demands our immediate attention. It’s not the latest in digital warfare or…
We won't end sexual violence unless we tackle men's trauma
Women everywhere are still fighting for their safety. Over the summer millions marched in India, demanding justice for a doctor who was gang-raped and murdered in a hospital, while in Brazil, numerous women, including a cabinet minister,…
