Category: Opinion

School choice programs are delivering measurable results for students nationwide, yet Democratic leaders across multiple states are actively rolling back these initiatives, risking millions of children’s access to high-performing educational options. The economic principle that competition drives quality is evident in schools. When businesses compete, consumers benefit. This dynamic has…

By Daniel McCarthy June 23, 2026 As Britain prepares for its seventh prime minister in just a decade, questions arise about whether the parliamentary system itself has become broken. This instability may explain not only why landslide election victories fail to produce stable leadership in Britain but also why America’s…

On June 22, 2026, David Hearn of Maryland was arrested by U.S. Park Police for allegedly tampering with material inside the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The incident follows a pattern of escalating opposition to President Donald Trump’s efforts to restore the nation’s capital landmark. The pool, originally…

By Sally Pipes Monday, 22 June 2026 11:05 AM EDT The Trump administration just released a new rule making clear that Medicaid’s work requirements are just that — requirements. Beginning in 2027, able-bodied adults who gained Medicaid coverage through Obamacare’s expansion of the program will generally need to spend at…

One of the most overlooked stories of President Trump’s time in office has been his administration’s steadfast commitment to Indian Country. For generations, Native American communities have been treated as an afterthought in Washington. Politicians routinely visit tribal nations during campaign season, make promises about improving conditions, and then disappear…

Psalm 23:5, one of the best-known biblical passages, says, “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup overflows.” It would be hard to find a passage that better reflects this year’s World Cup soccer (OK, OK — “football”)…

The latest “Global Justice Report” from the World Inequality Lab in France has reignited one of economics’ oldest debates: How do we effectively lift people out of poverty? This report proposes caps on economic growth in wealthy nations, top income tax rates of 90%, and a World Sovereign Fund to…

By Larry Bell Monday, 22 June 2026 03:58 PM EDT Beyond authoring lots of books and articles about a great variety of other topics, most of my real day job as founding professor at the University of Houston’s Sasakawa International Center of Space Architecture is spent figuring out and teaching…

In a recent interview, Hillary Clinton identified the key decision that led to President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election: former President Joe Biden Jr.’s choice to seek re-election at age 81. She described this move as a “terrible miscalculation,” stating it cost Biden himself, his legacy, and the…

By Rev. Jim Harden Friday, 19 June 2026 04:26 PM EDT Father’s Day arrives every June with greeting cards, family cookouts, and well-wishes for Dads. Yet beneath the celebration lies an uncomfortable question: Does America still value fathers? Marriage rates have fallen dramatically. Nearly 40% of American births occur outside…