Education Department Tour and the Renewed Culture War The Education Department’s national tour shows conservatives are once again engaging in the culture war. This week’s stops have highlighted disagreements over curriculum, parental rights, and federal influence in schools. Republicans see

Easter Morning Rescue: U.S. Forces Recovered a Downed Pilot from Deep in Iranian Territory On Easter morning, U.S. forces rescued a downed pilot from the middle of Iranian territory, advancing America’s tactical and strategic position. That short sentence captures a

Fixing the Safety Net: Design Over Intent The problem with today’s safety net isn’t intent; it’s design, and state leadership can steer real fixes. Too many programs reward dependency instead of promoting stability and work. That disconnect costs taxpayers and

A Day at Newfields: Flower Sculptures, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh Newfields blends cultivated gardens and museum galleries in a way that feels intentional but effortless, and my visit left that exact impression. I went for the flower sculptures and stayed

Why Executions Have Slowed and What That Means The current rate of executions reflects the enormous slowdown in the carrying out of sentences. That slowdown shows up as fewer people actually put to death despite existing death sentences, and it