January 26, 2026
Trump Has a Solution for Student Loans. Forgiveness Isn’t It.
President Donald Trump entered office intent on reversing most of the Biden administration’s student loan…
January 22, 2026
Democrats Face Stark Choice on Housing Affordability
Affordability, especially lowering housing costs, enjoys bipartisan political support — at least in theory. But affordability is…
January 21, 2026
AI in K–12: A New Year Reality Check for School Leaders
Educators have a lot of questions about AI. Well, when I want practical insight on…
January 6, 2026
AI Changes NOTHING About What Students Need to Learn
What does AI mean for what schools should teach? The mantra of our age is…
December 29, 2025
To restore hope for families in poverty, let states lead on welfare reform
The holiday season offers a renewed sense of hope for many American families. But for…
December 23, 2025
Why Trump Has an Affordability Problem
Although Americans are rightly worried about inflation and the affordability of basic goods and services,…
December 10, 2025
How Misreading Somali Poverty Led Minnesota into Its Largest Welfare Scandal
The billion-dollar pandemic-era social service billing fraud perpetuated mainly by Somali immigrants in Minneapolis is…
December 9, 2025
Has Marriage Fallen Because Young Adults Can’t Afford Homes?
If you’ve been on social media in the past ten years, you’ve surely seen it:…
December 9, 2025
A Bipartisan Step Toward Smarter College Accountability
Rarely do Washington policymakers find common ground on higher-education reform. Conservatives often call for discipline…
November 30, 2025
Our Economy Is Not Stagnant
Both sides of the political aisle are misleadingly bleak about the state of the American…
November 26, 2025
How Not to Redefine Poverty
I tried to let it go. Someone mentioned the essay to me on Monday, when…
November 23, 2025
Our Wishlist for Higher Ed Reform
Now that Congress has resolved the government shutdown, attention is turning to what comes next….