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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…