What Happened to Democrats’ Patriotism? | Opinion
“And I’m proud to be an American,” goes the refrain of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA,” an intensely patriotic song the country singer has frequently performed at political rallies and campaign events for President Donald J. Trump. As Americans marked the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence last weekend, polling data on patriotism […]
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The Limits of the New Anti-Western Axis | Opinion
Last month’s conflict between Israel and Iran has only just concluded, but its results are already being felt throughout the Middle East—and beyond. As a result of Israel’s military offensive, Iran’s nuclear program has been set back substantially. And, following months of strategic drift in Gaza, the Jewish state’s decisive campaign against the Islamic Republic […]
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A Real New Middle East Is Emerging | Opinion
With the White House leading the charge to bring about a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, the return of the hostages, and following the cessation of open and direct conflict between Israel and Iran, there is hope for optimism in a region where pessimism is the default setting. Despite the heavy toll of the recent conflicts, […]
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins: Farmers Win With the One Big Beautiful Bill | Opinion
Our nation’s farmers and ranchers are ready to put America First. Over 97 percent of our agricultural counties voted for President Donald Trump last November, and he will never forget their commitment to his agenda. Now is the time to put that agenda into effect. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) unleashes economic growth and […]
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Federal Workers Took an Oath. Now We’re Taking a Stand Against ICE | Opinion
Federal buildings are supposed to be pillars of justice—places where the Constitution is upheld and the public is served. Today, they are being turned into sites of humanitarian crisis, fear, and secrecy. As federal workers, we took an oath—not to a party or a president, but to the Constitution. That oath demands we uphold the […]
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The U.S. Labor Force Isn’t Ready for a Manufacturing Boom | Opinion
When the Trump administration announced its tariff regime earlier this year, it claimed its goal was to make manufacturers reshore their operations from distant markets like China, India, and Brazil. In part, it appears Trump is using tariffs to make good on his campaign promises to protect and increase high-paying blue-collar jobs in the U.S. […]
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Israeli and Iranian People Deserve Better | Opinion
On January 8, 2020, 176 people boarded Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, departing Tehran for Kyiv. Minutes after takeoff, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired two surface-to-air missiles at the civilian airliner, killing everyone aboard. The IRGC’s aerospace chief at the time, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who also oversaw the regime’s missile development programme, did not […]
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The U.S. Has Never Been a Bigger Target for Terrorism. Trump Is Why | Opinion
In 1941, the Japanese high command was considering launching a surprise attack on the United States. Their top commander, Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku, handed them a plan for a crippling strike on Pearl Harbor. But it came with an ominous warning: “In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States … […]
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Reclaiming Religious Freedom—A Liberal Responsibility | Opinion
On June 17, the International Religious Freedom Summit was held in Nairobi, Kenya. Recently, 200 Christian IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) were massacred in Nigeria. Terrorist groups like Al‑Shabab frequently also target Christians in Kenya. Dr. Gloria Samdi-Puldu, president of the Nigerian-based LEAH Foundation, supports girls and women like Leah Sharibu, kidnapped by the extremist group […]
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To Bridge Generational Divides, Corporate America Needs To Invest in Soft Skills | Opinion
We are living through the Fourth Industrial Revolution—and it’s moving fast. AI, automation, and rapid digital transformation are reshaping businesses across all sectors. Corporate America is racing to navigate a digital-first world. As business leaders from retail to finance to professional services work to keep up with the shift, there’s something that’s easy to miss: […]
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