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Beyond Conflicts of Interest: Analyzing the Unprecedented Scale of Modern Political Corruption
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (1736+ words) Donald Trump in the Oval Office, Washington, DC. It is hard to believe that in the 250th year of America’s independence, corruption is emerging from within the very institution meant to prevent it — the White House. It is not hidden; it is…...
From the Disagree Better initiative to a new book: Learn how Spencer Cox is helping Americans step off the highway of outrage and restore democratic norms.
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (1682+ words) A hopeful roadmap for reducing contempt and rebuilding America’s civic trust Utah Governor Spencer Cox That experience left a lasting impression on me, and it’s one reason Governor Spencer Cox’s new book Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in…...
Cupp Says Hegseth’s Influence Is Hurting Republicans — Not Helping Them
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (1744+ words) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a meeting with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 2, 2026. That’s how one European defense official described the priorities of Defense Secretary Pete…...
What the 2026 U.S.–Canada Tariff War Means for Consumers and Manufacturers.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1694+ words) Tariffs are surging on both sides of the border—here’s the updated reality. An American & Canadian flag waving in the wind The rhetoric on both sides is stronger than ever, and sorting through it all is difficult. So, just like…...
They Build America, Then Get Pushed Out — Why This Pattern Keeps Repeating
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1726+ words) An opinion essay traces America's cycle of welcoming immigrants and communities of color for labor, then excluding them once they gain power. The politics of exclusion is the deliberate use of power to push certain communities out of the American…...
Trump’s Attacks on Canada Hurt the U.S. More Than They Help
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (1698+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the White House on Oct. 7, 2025 in Washington, D.C. This summer, America played host to one of the biggest international events on the planet, the World Cup, drawing millions of foreigners to…...
Rights aren't absolute. Responsibilities aren't optional. Here's what MAGA gets wrong about citizenship.
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1660+ words) An examination of how gun rights, taxes, business regulation & public health all reflect the same core principle: rights come with responsibilities to society. I have therefore argued in an article,“Towards a Reformed Capitalism," that because corporations are a creature…...
No aircraft carrier in the Pacific. No clear Taiwan policy. Just a president who calls Xi "a great leader."
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1715+ words) U.S. Marines wait for the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump before a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase on West Executive Avenue between the West Wing of the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Back in 2021, Admiral…...
Trump Scales Back Korea War Games as North Korea Arms Russia and Iran
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1680+ words) North Korea’s aggression grows as Trump distances the U.S. from its strongest allies U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Fort Bragg U.S. Army base on February 13, 2026 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. How a country treats its…...
A Zen Approach to Politics: Why Mindfulness Could Fix Washington’s Toxic Division
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1659+ words) Modern politics rewards viral outrage over thoughtful debate. Explore how introducing mindfulness, gratitude, and cross-party reflection can lower the temperature in Washington and rebuild governance. News reports and social media constantly remind us that today’s political system rewards conflict, viral…...