School Board Meetings Show Only That Freedom Is Messy
There comes a point when those feeling the threat go from being on the fringe of society to being the majority.
Where the Wave Begins
Since they were sworn in, in January, Democrats have behaved as though voters gave them a mandate to do whatever they wanted. Except there was no mandate.
The Unbreakable Will of This Pennsylvania Town
In an era when it is all too common for communities to bend over backward for the angriest person in the room, this community refused to buckle.
Life Along The Border Collapses
Among Hispanics on the border, the Democrats' oblivious lack of concern for their real-world concerns is already backfiring.
Americans Have Not Forgotten the Kabul 13
The media have moved the conversation off the front pages. But what happened and continues to happen in Afghanistan has left a mark on the American psyche.
Brother of Fallen Firefighter Has Made It His Life’s Mission To Take Care of Those Who Serve Us
Stephen was married, five kids, and he gave it all. Firefighters like Stephen saved thousands of lives that day.
The Negligence of Joe Biden
Biden has shown stubborn purpose in making the withdrawal from Afghanistan, whatever the circumstances. He has been equally purposeful in showing no responsibility for conditions at the border.
The Restorative Power of the American People
Everywhere you look, our disconnect between the outside and our centers of power is both wide and deep; it is clear this will affect the party in power.
In South Dakota, the Road Signs Lead To the Wall
The Hustead family has done what Alexis de Tocqueville admired about the essence of Americanism: the drive to form associations over a shared aspiration.
Trevor Donovan’s Approach to Hollywood and Celebrity Is a Much-Needed Throwback
Once upon a time, it was an industry that focused on finding ways to tell good stories and entertain viewers.
The American Labor Crisis Has Hit All the Small Businesses on This One Street
Generous federal unemployment benefits funded by Biden's American Rescue Plan currently give people $300 per week. Add that to state benefits and the motivation for workers to stay home is real.
The Everett Railroad Brings Back the Magic of the Steam Engine
For anyone who has wondered what it feels like to ride a train the way your grandparents or great-grandparents did, this is a shrine to that era.
There’s More Than Meets the Eye at a Demolition Derby
As service organizations like the Lions Club, Kiwanis, or the Rotary diminish and their members die off, one more cultural touchstone goes with them.
‘What the American Spirt Looks Like’
How bourbon rose from a humble grain to embody American exceptionalism.
Seeing America from the Ground
Our cultural narrative-makers are so disconnected from most places that it would astound them if they took the time to get on the road and ask Americans how they feel about the issues of the day.
The American General Store Is a Symbol of Enterprise and Exceptionalism
How one Pennsylvania family kept their small business up with the times while remaining true to their small-town roots.
Now More Than Ever, Twitter Isn’t Real Life
Twitter is not very representative of America. Heck, it isn't even representative of Democrats.
Where’s the Beef? Thanks to Russian Hackers, It’s Ever Closer to Home
For the American meat industry, Russian malfeasance may have nudged forward a gradual change in how people think about their dependence on larger corporations for necessities such as meat.
There Are Deep Roots in These Mountains
Appalachia is complicated. On one hand, God, country, family, and work are the ethos of the people. On the other, the very locality of the land they love contributes to the disease of despair.
This Small Town’s Sense of Community Is No Accident
Hot Springs is filled with stories about aspiration, respect, and hope, told by people with genuine diversity of color, roots, and background who call this place home.