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.
Teaching kids to be patriotic starts in the home
Time to sit down with my young kids to tell them a story about a group of people — patriots — who gave everything they had so we can be…
A tale of 2 robots: How AI heals lonely seniors and harms vulnerable teens
AI companions can reduce loneliness for seniors or prove lethal for teenagers.
Opinion: America’s Bicentennial offers important lessons for this year’s celebration
Recognizing the nation’s religious diversity and acknowledging its flaws are not at odds with a unifying commemoration
Opinion: Parents were surveyed in 1998 and 2026. How have things changed?
Surveys of American parents in 1998 and 2026 reveal less confidence in American exceptionalism but an enduring faith in our core values.
Opinion: What ‘Toy Story 5’ got right — and wrong — about how screen time affects kids
As someone who has been sounding the alarm about kids and screen time for more than a decade, the theme of “Toy Story 5” certainly resonated.