Issues

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the moment calls for more than celebration, it demands reflection. America was never promised as a finished product, but as an ongoing experiment rooted in liberty, equality under the law, and opportunity. Yet those ideals are tested when fear replaces fairness and stereotypes override individual dignity. Racial profiling, whether in schools, airports, or everyday life, stands in direct contradiction to our identity as a nation of immigrants, where belonging should never be conditional. When a young student is singled out for a hairstyle or a family is treated with suspicion because of how they look, the damage extends beyond the moment, it erodes trust, weakens community bonds, and teaches the next generation that justice is uneven. If America is to endure another 250 years, it must recommit to the principle that character matters more than appearance, and that the strength of the American Experiment lies not in uniformity, but in 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.

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.