Opinion: How I failed as a 4-year-old Viking with my Norwegian grandfather
My love affair with Norway predates the World Cup by many decades
Opinion: A patriotism for all of us
If they stopped bickering, conservative and liberal patriots might discover the truth embedded within each of their love-of-country
Opinion: Fasting with gratitude when the world is on fire
I wake up to texts about religious persecution and genocide. Here’s why I’ll be fasting with gratitude for religious freedom this Sunday.
Letter to the Editor: As we celebrate America 250 choose hope over division
On July 4, 2026 we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The declaration states: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men…
Does the Statue of Liberty’s promise still ring true?
The America that welcomed me, my family and millions of others like us is slipping away — but the story isn’t over
Opinion: 250 years of self-government
Self-government was an undertaking for which Americans were uniquely equipped.
Even Thomas Jefferson needed an editor. America still thrives when different ideas collide
The idea that any of us alone see things clearly — and that anyone who disagrees is an adversary — is uniquely un-American
Opinion: America celebrates liberty. But can it still practice mercy?
American freedom endures only if we remain the kind of people who can hold one another accountable and offer one another a way back.
Analysis: What you need to know about the birthright citizenship decision
It’s more complicated than your social media feed would have you believe
Silver linings: The ties that bind — How battlefield brotherhood embodies America’s ideals
The endearing legacy of America isn’t solitary heroes or imposing statutes; it is ordinary people working together regardless of fearsome obstacles.