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Trump’s plot backfires, lessons realized

Trump's conspiracy weapon backfires, lessons learned

Reflections on Conspiracy Theories and Politics When President Barack Obama finally acquired an executive order to obtain his long-form birth certificate from Hawaii, many might have thought that the birther movement—claiming he was secretly born in Kenya or Indonesia—would fade away. However, a poll taken after this document was released revealed that a significant number […]

Lessons for Democrats from Zohran Mamdani

What Democrats should learn from Zohran Mamdani

Take a moment to reflect on Thomas Dewey’s experience. Politics can be incredibly unpredictable. Polls sometimes miss the mark, and even the most seasoned analysts aren’t always accurate. Just look at the shock when Dewey lost to Harry Truman back in 1948. That kind of surprise isn’t new—Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump in 2016, and Kamala […]

Zinn Education Project providing social justice lessons to young learners

Zinn Education Project providing social justice lessons to young learners

Concerns About Radical Educational Resources for Teachers A nonprofit connected to the National Education Association (NEA), which is the largest teachers’ union in the country, is providing resources that promote radical social justice for pre-K educators. The Zinn Education Project (ZEP), named after the influential historian Howard Zinn, has attracted over 176,000 teachers who have […]

What You Can Discover from Warren Buffett’s Hidden Portfolio and Its Lessons for Investors

What You Can Discover from Warren Buffett’s Hidden Portfolio and Its Lessons for Investors

Understanding Warren Buffett’s Lesser-Known Investments When people picture Warren Buffett’s investment portfolio, they often think of giants like Apple or Coca-Cola. But there’s more to the story. Berkshire Hathaway has what could be called a “hidden” portfolio, involving substantial assets managed by New England Asset Management (NEAM). As of August 2025, this particular portfolio was […]

Democrats Have Yet to Learn Any Lessons

Democrats Have Yet to Learn Any Lessons

On Thursday, Senate Democrats once again extended the federal government shutdown, marking the tenth time this has occurred. They also voted against military funding, prompting the Pentagon to adopt creative accounting methods to ensure service members receive timely pay. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., defended this latest decision, asserting, “It’s always unacceptable for Democrats […]

5 lessons from the Trump-Zelensky meeting

5 lessons from the Trump-Zelensky meeting

President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House on Friday, emphasizing a renewed effort to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine that has persisted for over three years. After recently securing a ceasefire in the Middle East, Trump expressed a sense of achievement, showing optimism that some conflicts could be resolved relatively […]

Lessons from Italy’s ‘Years of Lead’ for Americans on political violence

Lessons from Italy's 'Years of Lead' for Americans on political violence

Italy’s Political Nightmare in the 1970s In March 1978, Italy faced an overwhelming political crisis. Aldo Moro, a former prime minister who had played a key role in forming a fragile coalition, was kidnapped by the Red Brigades. His bodyguards met violent ends during the incident. For 55 days, the kidnappers taunted the government with […]