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As temperatures hover below freezing and the season of giving looms, Chicago’s decision to “clear” tent encampments from Humboldt Park creates fresh fears, confusion, and controversy. Though such events are hardly isolated. The Supreme Court, after all, allowed bans on public camping earlier this year, and members of the incoming Trump administration have repeatedly blamed […]

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,” promising justice for all. Yet for poor, Black, Brown, and other marginalized groups, this remains an elusive reality, particularly in […]

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 in the House and Senate at the time for conservative veterans group Concerned Veterans of America (CVA). He was always […]

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 to me recently in reading an article from John Fonte, a Senior Fellow and Director of the Center of American […]

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 in the Bryansk region, even though the authorization was granted only for strikes in the Kursk region. When and how […]

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 resonate with voters in solidly blue or red states who are sidelined when presidential candidates focus on swing states—the real […]

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 nation’s commitment to educational equity and justice. As an educator and activist, I am compelled to speak out against this […]

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 whispering “Hey, how do you think this bird lived, it probably wasn’t pretty, right?” Unlike the pie voice, this one […]

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. Instead, even with the youngest children, you often face behavioral challenges that disrupt the learning environment and endanger the safety […]

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 that has shaken the confidence of the American people in the institution. For much of its history, the FBI has […]