Now that Congress has gotten past debt-ceiling drama, next up is wrangling the nation’s budget for the coming year. A budget is about policy and spending priorities. Amid debate over where tax dollars get spent, lawmakers also have an opportunity to consider significant, long-term reforms. ...
The nation can solve its policy challenges. Even though it doesn’t get the attention it deserves, it is vital for people to know a great deal of bipartisan work is being done in Congress. This isn’t surprising since most Americans remain in the political mainstream and want our elected ...
A perfect storm is brewing — and if we fail to act, the damage to our classrooms and children could be significant. Much of the 2023-2024 school year will occur against a looming presidential election. Many Americans look toward that election with dread because of the deep polarization and ...
Universities have long stood as bastions of intellectual exploration, critical thinking and the free exchange of ideas. However, the contemporary discourse surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies has sparked a heated debate, as these measures have been shown to impede the ...
Is Joe Biden hiding in plain sight? Is his most extensive public effort these days fending off signs of age, hiding his infirmities, and clinging to the hope that he can still win in the election just over a year from now? Sotto voce, the savants of the Democratic Party worry and complain ...
The requirements are simple for a bride on her wedding day. They are so simple, in fact, children can recite them. Before heading down the aisle, she needs: “Something old, something new; something borrowed, something blue.” But what about the groom? What should he have? Believe ...