Teachers in San Francisco go on strike for the first time in half a century.
Teachers in San Francisco Go on Strike After 50 Years On Monday, teachers in San Francisco initiated a strike, marking the first such action in five decades. With approximately 50,000 students affected, parents rushed to find child care as educators lined the streets, advocating for improved pay and benefits. The San Francisco Education Alliance, the […]
Solitary gray wolf seen in Southern California after a century
Gray Wolf Makes Historic Return to Los Angeles County In the early hours of Saturday, a gray wolf quietly entered Los Angeles County, marking a historic moment. According to state biologists, this could be the first sighting of female wolves in Southern California in a century. Over the years, an eradication campaign aimed at protecting […]
Murder Rate in the US Drops to Lowest Point in More Than a Century, Report Reveals
U.S. Homicide Rate at Historic Low in 2025 A recent report indicates that the homicide rate in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in over a century. The average homicide rate across 35 major U.S. cities is expected to decrease by 21% in 2025, marking the largest single-year decline ever, and likely the […]
The First 25 Years of the 21st Century: What Have We Achieved?
25 Years: A Reflection It’s quite the challenge to articulate just how grand the failures were in the years following World War II. Sure, they didn’t heed Patton’s warnings about Moscow, but deep down, they knew he was onto something. Back then, we had a unique opportunity to dismantle communism. American dominance was, without a […]
The important question is not about war or peace, but rather which century we decide on.
We’re at a pivotal moment in our civilization. Nations are facing a significant choice: do they want to exist in the 21st century or revert to a mindset reminiscent of the 7th century? That may sound dramatic, but for those observing turmoil in the Middle East, Europe, and even within the U.S., the stakes are […]
This Supreme Court case might change a century of excessive government control.
Supreme Court Case Poses Significant Questions for American Governance There’s a growing sense of concern in Washington about the implications of an upcoming US Supreme Court case. This case could have profound effects on the future of self-governance in the United States. At the heart of Trump vs. Slaughter is a seemingly straightforward question: Can […]
The popular ‘6-7’ middle school trend actually originated in the 14th century.
Understanding the “6-7” Phenomenon Recently, a curious trend has taken hold in middle schools across the country. The phrase “6-7” has become a source of amusement for kids, while it puzzles parents. Interestingly, this expression has roots going back to the 14th century, making it one of the oldest in modern English. When my 15-year-old […]
Trump’s Foreign Policy Job Approval Top of the 21st Century
Trump’s Approval Ratings in Foreign Policy Currently, President Trump boasts the highest approval rating in foreign policy among 21st-century presidents. At this point in his second term, his approval sits at 43 percent, which surpasses both George W. Bush and Barack Obama during their respective second terms. Bush had an approval rating of only 36 […]
Vatican to Return Art Taken from Indigenous Canadian Groups a Century Ago
The Vatican Returns Indigenous Artifacts to Canada The Vatican declared on Saturday its decision to return 62 artifacts from its collection related to Indigenous art and culture to tribes in Canada. This move is seen as part of the church’s efforts to atone for its historical role in diminishing Indigenous cultures across the Americas. Pope […]
A Century and a Half of Evidence Demonstrates Tariffs Reduce Inflation
New Analysis Challenges Tariff Impact Understanding A fresh evaluation of 150 years of tariff practices suggests that the business community may have misinterpreted the effects of tariffs on pricing and employment. This revelation carries significant implications, particularly for grasping President Donald Trump’s trade strategies and the Federal Reserve’s potential actions. Researchers from the Federal Reserve […]