The Cost of Silence: Why Leaders Must Confront Extremist Language
Silence in the face of extremist language isn’t neutrality — it’s complicity. Why public officials must reject rhetoric tied to violence and hate.
When Antisemitism Fires Bullets, Everyone Bleeds — and Forgetting 9/11 Makes It Worse
An examination of rising antisemitism and global jihadist terrorism, the lessons of 9/11, and why memory is essential to preventing future attacks.
The Crime Hiding in Plain Sight: Why Human Trafficking Is Bigger Than Ever, and Why We Can’t Keep Looking Away
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.
The Reality of Terrorism in Our Time: Reflecting on Hamas’ Brutal Terrorist Attack on October 7th
Reflecting on Hamas’ October 7 attack, this OpEd warns Americans of terrorism’s evolving threats and the urgent need for vigilance and unity.
Who and What America Is
America must stop reliving old divisions and find a leader who unites us with vision, courage, and hope for a brighter future.
America’s Forgotten Story: How We Lost (and Why We Must Regain) the Cultural Narrative of Exceptionalism
As America marks the 24th anniversary of 9/11, this OpEd warns of the fading cultural narrative of American exceptionalism. Once defined by civic literacy, shared institutions, and progress in health and prosperity, today’s story is overshadowed by division, distrust, and poorly taught history. To restore confidence in the American idea, we must confront rising antisemitism, civic decay, and generational despair—and reclaim the truth of our nation’s remarkable progress and responsibility.
Why We Are Proud
An unapologetic defense of American pride, this OpEd explores how elite institutions erode patriotism—and why we must remember what makes America exceptional.
We Can’t Ignore the Spread of Intifada—and the Terror States Fueling It
A growing wave of violence fueled by calls to "globalize the intifada" is spreading across the U.S., echoing the warning signs that preceded 9/11. Backed by terror states like Iran and Hamas, this rising threat demands urgent action before history repeats itself.
From Bourbon Street to the Heartland — Are These Attacks a Prelude to the Next 9/11?
A wave of recent domestic attacks—from the New Orleans truck massacre to the Boulder arson and a Chinese agroterrorism plot—reveals a chilling pattern of coordinated threats. As the 25th observance of 9/11 approaches, America must recognize the warning signs before history repeats itself.