Category: Opinion

Americans from all walks of life and every corner of our country will gather around a warm fireplace, drink hot cocoa with a candy cane, sing hymns and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this week. For many of us, these traditions — to freely assemble and express our faith,…

As he enters his final year as president of Claremont McKenna College, Hiram Chodosh is preparing for his “next chapter,” one he hopes will include writing, teaching, and contributions to resolving national and global challenges in education, law, and civic leadership within the nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors. His focus…

After several difficult years, the tourism-dependent town of Bethlehem—the West Bank town where Jesus was born—is now lit up with Christmas lights for the first time in two years. This resurgence is attributed to the peace and stability fostered by President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace initiatives. Separated from Israel…

By Stephen Moore Tuesday, 23 December 2025 04:52 AM EST I’ve been shocked that Americans are in such a grumpy mood as reflected in all the public opinion polls. At the same time, we have peace and prosperity, including more income, more wealth, and more of almost everything we want…

According to data from the CDC analyzed by the Williams Institute at UCLA, approximately 3.3% of American high school students aged 13-17 identify as transgender. Earlier studies, sometimes asking the question differently, have reported a range from 1.2% to 2.7%. Who should decide how to best raise these children—what medical…

By Ben Stein Saturday, 20 December 2025 As I come ever closer to immortality, now rounding the bases at age 80, I try to think what I have learned in my life. Of course, a loving spouse is vital. But as I look at the slings and arrows of outrageous…

By Michael Reagan with Michael R. Shannon Saturday, 20 December 2025 06:00 AM EST Would you be comfortable with a police force filled with officers who shoplift? How about a fire department retaining arsonists? Or a sanitation department with employees who throw trash into your yard instead of picking it…

Americans rarely hear about the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), yet it is a critical pillar of global economic stability. The system requires member states to honor their commitments—when they lose an arbitration case, they pay the award. This predictability has allowed U.S. companies to invest abroad…

Of all the holidays on the Jewish calendar, Hannukah has always been one of my favorites. Even when I was younger and far less observant, I appreciated its rituals—lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, enjoying potato latkes—and the profound historical resonance behind it. My given Hebrew name, “Maccabee,” draws directly…