by Miguel A. De La Torre | Jul 6, 2026 | Opinion
Empires don’t crumble from external threats but through internal hubris. By chanting “we’re number one,” this reality can be masked. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we will hear repeatedly that this is the...
by Grace Ji-Sun Kim | Jul 2, 2026 | Opinion
The United States is very young compared to countries like Iran, Egypt, Vietnam and China, which are thousands of years old. With its relatively short history, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4. This is an invitation not only to celebrate...
by Donald E. Williams | Mar 16, 2026 | Opinion
Colin Powell, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was widely known for embracing a philosophy that war should only be undertaken as an absolute last resort. This prudent perspective, often referred to as the Powell Doctrine, insists that political leaders...
by Mitch Randall | Jan 9, 2026 | Faith and Democracy|Opinion, Opinion
America has fallen. The United States is now ruled by an authoritarian regime. Earlier this week, the U.S invaded Venezuela, kidnapping its president, Nicolás Maduro, and taking control of its oil supplies. When asked by the press corps aboard Air Force One if the...
by Brooke Holloway Blake | Jan 8, 2026 | Opinion
I cannot stop thinking about the story projected onto the Washington Monument on Monday night. The video was part of the final day of a weeklong celebration, kicking off the anniversary of the United States. So far, I have seen and read only adulation for the...
