For all the cosmic marvels humanity has uncovered — from galaxies swirling billions of light-years away to the secrets of subatomic particles — one of the most fundamental questions remains unanswered: Why is there something instead of nothing? Photo by Wayne Zuhl According to our best scientific understanding, the Big Bang should have created equal […]
In societies slipping toward authoritarianism, truth doesn’t die with a bang. It dies quietly—choked by fear, drowned in confusion, and buried beneath a flood of noise. While democratic institutions depend on a shared reality, authoritarian regimes undermine it deliberately, so the loudest monster—the most persistent lie—can rule unchallenged. Photo by Tara Winstead It begins not […]
Amid the noise of modern political polarization, escalating partisan rhetoric and the rise of populist movements within the Republican Party, one truth remains steady: Americans are not willing to give up our right to choose our leaders —FULL STOP! Photo by Connor McManus The democratic tradition, deeply woven into the fabric of the United States […]
The myth of the all-powerful job-creating corporation has long served as the backbone of trickle-down economic arguments, justifying tax cuts for the wealthiest and deregulation that undermines worker protections. But let’s be clear: corporations don’t create jobs out of generosity or tax incentives. Jobs are created when there’s consumer demand — and demand comes from […]
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and a transformative figure in global religious and social discourse, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death occurred at 7:35 a.m. local time in his residence at the Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City. The Vatican confirmed that […]
When Thomas Edison flipped the switch at his Pearl Street Station in New York City in 1882, illuminating a handful of buildings in lower Manhattan, he couldn’t have imagined it would take nearly 70 years for electric power to reach every home in the United States. That first glow of incandescent light sparked a revolution—but […]
The story of Rome is often held up as a warning for great powers. The world’s most influential republic transformed into an empire and eventually declined, not in one catastrophic moment, but through a slow motion erosion of political traditions, institutional integrity and trust. Many historians, political analysts and observers have drawn comparisons between that […]
The upcoming summer travel season, traditionally a peak period for our U.S. tourism industry, is shaping up to be one of the most challenging in recent history. A combination of government budget cuts, aviation safety concerns, and unpredictable border policies is casting a shadow over the industry. With international tourists growing wary and domestic travelers […]
In any functioning democracy, competence should be the guiding principle of governance. Leadership at the highest levels of government—especially within agencies responsible for policy, security, and economic stability—requires experience, expertise, and the ability to navigate complex challenges. However, in recent years, the prioritization of loyalty over qualifications has led to an unprecedented decline in the […]
As political divisions in the United States continue to deepen, some conservatives have floated the idea that Republican-led states could thrive as independent nations. However, many red states rely heavily on federal funding, benefit from the U.S. dollar’s global dominance, and are protected by the American military. If these states were to secede, they could […]
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