February 3, 2026

Americans must speak out for freedom and liberty

February 19, 1961.  I was born in Washington D.C.  My father was about to don the Army uniform to fulfill his ROTC obligations. We were heading to Fort Bragg, NC, and the Viet Nam War…

February 2, 2026

Tennessee’s immigration crime reports; what they mean and what they don't resolve

Over the past year, Tennessee’s immigration crime reports have become a political Rorschach test. Supporters cite them as evidence that the state is finally being transparent about public safety. Critics argue the numbers are being…

February 1, 2026

A handbook for success for the determined woman

Duct Tape and White Lies is a no-nonsense, supremely practical guidebook any woman business leader can use to navigate to a better future.  Though it is targeted to women the advice offered (if applied) will work in…

January 31, 2026

It's time to end the normalization of the digital harassment of black women

Recent waves of online harassment made me think about one thing we should leave behind in 2026: The normalized digital harassment of Black women. Earlier this year, a clip from the debate show, BKChat LDN,…

January 31, 2026

Countries should reject Trump’s Board of Peace

Multiple countries have declined to join Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace, but others are reportedly still considering it. The board, with its billion-dollar price tag for admission to permanent membership, exemplifies Trump’s “neo-royalist” view…

January 30, 2026

Digital beauty culture is rewriting childhood. Black girls deserve protection.

Recently, actress Shay Mitchell announced the launch of RINÍ, a skincare line marketed to children as young as three. She described it as a gentle way for kids to join their parents’ self-care routines. But…

January 28, 2026

To quickly build nuclear reactors, U.S. should follow the South Korean model

When it comes to nuclear power, the United States is a towering giant with amnesia. She pioneered nuclear technology and built the world’s largest fleet of reactors. Now, those monumental relics are going the way…

January 27, 2026

International order breaks down if Greenland can be treated like Venezuela

President Trump has repeatedly insisted that, “The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building. NATO should be leading the way for…

January 26, 2026

America’s affordability crisis has hit the car repair shop. But there is a solution.

Americans are feeling squeezed. From groceries to rent to discretionary spending, the cost of living is front and center in this year’s political debate. And while prices for most goods have risen about 3 percent…

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