In a world seemingly engulfed in moral fatigue, our attention has been swallowed by images of relentless bombings, the cries of children buried beneath rubble, and the unending funerals of the innocent. The continued shameless killings of tens of thousands of Palestinians—men, women, and children—can no longer be sanitized by euphemisms such as “conflict” or…
The sudden death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has sparked renewed energy among conservative circles, as elected officials and right-wing organizations work quickly to build on his legacy and expand their reach. Yet the larger question for America—and particularly for Black America—is not simply how the right will grow, but whether there will…
For years, Donald Trump marketed himself as the champion of “real America”—a figure who promised to uplift farmers, defend small towns, and protect white, rural communities from the perceived threats of globalization and immigration. Yet, as the record now shows, the very policies he promoted have inflicted long-term damage on rural America, while leaving the…
In today’s polarized climate, our public discourse increasingly demands binary choices: left or right, black or white, good or evil. Yet life, in its fullest form, exists in shades of complexity. Political ideologies, religious convictions, and even cultural values are nuanced. We can differ—and we often should. The late James Baldwin, a truth-teller of our…
