There's no sweeping solution to public ed's problems b/c its context is so variable, but one thing we know universally: fixing our schools and fixing our democracy are closely intertwined...
Our public schools were created to ensure every American had the knowledge and skills to help build our nation's future on the foundation of its past, but today these institutions face threats that could sweep them into yesteryear as well...
Do we still believe in the American dream, or has it become a nightmare? The best dreams are often as open-ended as a road trip, in the worst, we are fighting to defend what we have. The nature of dreams has a lot to say...
Most Americans agree we are in an affordability crisis. Most Americans agree it's Donald Trump's fault. But unfortunately, this is one case where our aspiring autocrat isn't remotely as important as he thinks...
A shared creed of ideals, and wave after wave of immigration, have combined to make America great. Our first president welcomed the "persecuted and oppressed" of all nations. Our current one doesn't even want them part of our milestone celebration...
On an occasion as momentous as a nation's 250th birthday, it's tempting to look back, and back, and back. But young Americans are showing, through their faith and resilience, that we can--and should--look forward, too...
The first country created from a vision has been presented with two divergent ways to celebrate its 250th birthday. As they reflect different visions for the future of our nation, which celebration we choose could, as the poet has written, make all the difference...
In 1776, severing ties with Great Britain, our Founders positioned our country to stand alone. Since then, America has evolved to become a leader among nations, or it was, until one man, allegedly representing all, took us back to the beginning again....
The fight for America's future is not just being fought in Washington, DC--it's being fought all over the world, even in the device you're using to read this. But it doesn't have to be a zero sum contest--or a war at all--if the right cards...
The revolution of 1776 was fought to determine whether the people or a king would rule over this country going forward. 250 years later, we're on the verge of another such conflict, this time to determine whether the people or AI will rule the...
