Opinion

In an era obsessed with winning arguments and picking sides, we’ve lost sight of a more important question: not who is right, but what is right. Leaders as different as Jesse Jackson and Ronald Reagan understood that democracy only works when moral clarity matters more than partisan loyalty.

As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, we must confront how fear and stereotyping threaten the ideals we claim to uphold. Racial profiling erodes trust, weakens communities, and teaches future generations that justice is conditional. America’s strength has never been uniformity, but a shared commitment to fairness, dignity, and liberty for all.

Human trafficking at the U.S. southern border is not just a humanitarian crisis, it is a growing national security threat. As criminal networks exploit vulnerable migrants, they also create pathways that terrorists and bad actors can use to evade detection. Treating trafficking and border security as separate problems leaves Americans, and victims, at risk.

As the U.S. pivots to great-power rivalry, new fault lines in extremism, AI, and crime are forming. The next 9/11 may come from what we’re no longer watching.

Silence in the face of extremist language isn’t neutrality — it’s complicity. Why public officials must reject rhetoric tied to violence and hate.

An examination of rising antisemitism and global jihadist terrorism, the lessons of 9/11, and why memory is essential to preventing future attacks.

Human trafficking is not a distant tragedy, it’s happening in our own neighborhoods. With global crime networks expanding and local awareness still lagging, millions remain trapped in modern slavery. This Op-Ed from Chris Meek challenges us to open our eyes, recognize the signs, and take action. Because the traffickers are counting on our silence.

Reflecting on Hamas’ October 7 attack, this OpEd warns Americans of terrorism’s evolving threats and the urgent need for vigilance and unity.

America must stop reliving old divisions and find a leader who unites us with vision, courage, and hope for a brighter future.