As in every holiday season for centuries, people around the world are praying for peace on earth. Understanding what it is and how it must be obtained is the best response and answer to those entreaties...
The morning after Election Day, as Democrats woke up to a country that had moved rightward in 90% of the nation's counties, many found themselves wondering: who are these people? ...
A country riven by divisions showed a surprising degree of convergence in the most recent election, but with the end result literally no more "decisive" than a 23-22 football game, it's clear we're a long way from a mandate to move forward as a nation...
After the 2022 midterm elections, we were thankful that the light of our American democracy still shines. After the election of November 5th, we still are. Here's why...
One definition of a bridge is a structure that provides a path over an obstacle. Another is a means for bringing people together. In these divisive times, there is a need for bridge builders--not barrier creators...
In his Inaugural Address, Donald Trump promised to end "American carnage," but of course he created it instead, because what's needed to end carnage is courage--and only one candidate has that...
Experienced drivers know the center lane's the place to be on a highway, especially if you're a good driver. Because it maximizes flexibility, it's often both safer and faster--less road rage, too. Politics is the same...
We have come to what poet Robert Frost would call a fork in the road in our country. Relative to the world, we've always taken the one less traveled by, and it has made all the difference...
With early voting just around the corner all over the country, the latest "most important election in our lifetime" is upon us. We have the opportunity to make it the last one we call this for a while...
Our Founders were willing to give their lives for the pursuit of happiness, yet for the first time, this year the U.S. did not rank in the top 20 happiest countries. But it should be noted: the happiness report was published in March...
