Arkansas education changes lead to significant increases in test scores after the LEARNS Act

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders reports being asked to leave a restaurant in Arkansas.

Reforming Education: A Look at Arkansas For years, I’ve followed the downward trend in public education across the U.S. It seems that while schools aim for ideological accomplishments, the influence of teachers’ unions has swelled their budgets without yielding significant student improvements. In fact, major cities continue to see enrollment drop or hover at unsatisfactory […]

Why Did Globalization Lead to a Decline in Manufacturing Productivity?

Why Did Globalization Lead to a Decline in Manufacturing Productivity?

U.S. Factories Facing Decline Due to Import Surge What led to this situation? A significant drop in manufacturing productivity. The expectation with globalization was pretty straightforward. Yes, U.S. factories could end up with fewer workers, but it was assumed that the remaining employees would be more productive because of better technology, software, supply chains, and […]

WWE Night of Champions and AEW Forbidden Door lead a huge weekend

WWE Night of Champions and AEW Forbidden Door lead a huge weekend

Exciting Wrestling Events Ahead This past May was fantastic for pro wrestling, but June might be even better, especially with four major events scheduled this weekend from three different companies and four brands. WWE’s Night of Champions is happening on Saturday. It features the finals for both the King and Queen of the Ring, where […]

The journey of an immigrant to lead the US Small Business Administration

The journey of an immigrant to lead the US Small Business Administration

The 2026 American Dream: Personal Reflections The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream showcases U.S. citizens sharing what the 2026 American Dream signifies for them, running until July 4th. Among those is Maria Contreras-Sweet, the former Commissioner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Maria reflects on her childhood, particularly […]

The rush for AI might lead to the downfall of established companies.

The rush for AI might lead to the downfall of established companies.

Thomas Jefferson cautioned that if a faction were to dominate public assembly, it might jeopardize the public good. He noted that “bribes corrupt them,” and that “personal interests lead them to diverge from the general interests of their constituents.” This warning feels relevant today, especially with the ongoing struggles over data centers across the U.S. […]

Revised US Open odds: Wyndham Clark takes significant lead

Revised US Open odds: Wyndham Clark takes significant lead

Perhaps Shinnecock Hills isn’t as intimidating as it seems. The 7,440-yard course, known for challenging elite players, saw Windham Clark surge ahead, completing the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open at 6-under through 16 holes. As the sun began to set, officials called a halt to play at 8:25 p.m. ET. Clark will start […]