Civic Essays
What We Owe the Next Generation
There is a kind of conversation that has gone out of fashion in this country, and we are paying for its absence. It is the conversation older people used to [...]
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- It’s Good That Gas Prices Are So High. It Reminds People That There Is Actually a War On. June 12, 2026Americans hate high gas prices. Politicians know it, economists study it, and every election cycle seems to include promises to bring them down. Rising fuel costs affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from commuting to work to purchasing groceries, and they are among the most visible economic indicators that ordinary citizens encounter. It is […]Charles Faint
- Can a Free Society Survive Its Own Tolerance? June 12, 2026America was founded on a radical idea. Not democracy. Not capitalism. Not even individual liberty. The truly radical idea was that people should be free to hold beliefs that those in power dislike. The founders had experienced governments that imprisoned dissenters, suppressed unpopular opinions, and punished religious minorities. They understood that freedom means very little […]Dave Chamberlin
- Those Who Serve and Those Who Wait June 12, 2026Standing tall and strong,he protects a loving familyas the battle still rages on.Protector of safety and unity,he knows right from wrong;bastion of the land of the free.He is an American warrior,soldier, fighter, and much more. He risked all up on Bunker Hilland on cold Roberts Ridge too.He trudged through Bataan’s hell,nearly died in Pacific waters […]Lou Marin
- When Whiteness Becomes Probable Cause June 11, 2026There’s a point where a society stops pursuing justice and starts playing racial bingo with a body still warm on the floor. We have reached that point, circled it in dry erase marker, formed a subcommittee around it, and hired a consultant named Skylar to explain why asking “Who got hurt?” is actually problematic. The […]Tammy Pondsmith
- Empty Tank June 11, 2026My tank is on empty. I’m emotionally exhausted and mentally fried. I’m trying not to be a bummer, but my options this week were honesty or just skipping a week. I’ve published at least once a week since April 7, 2023. I have faithfully written despite how I felt, week after week, for three years. […]Stan Lake
