21+ hour, 21+ min ago  (249+ words) President Donald Trump credits himself with resolving nine conflicts'after saying repeatedly he's solved the eight "wars" listed below'and while he has clearly tried to improve relations in most of these situations, there's no evidence he's been able to bring a…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (849+ words) Every organization has a list of leadership competencies. Strategic thinking. Stakeholder management. Drives results. Business acumen. The language varies. The omission is consistent. Not one of them says: political acumen. That gap is architectural. Organizations that will not name politics…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (355+ words) Americans are afraid of one another " and many of us have good reasons. We are more afraid to talk to each other, disagree, or ask for help. We've gone from disagreeing with our fellow citizens' ideas to hating each other…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (732+ words) What is the state of patriotism and student knowledge of civics and history? In 2026 we will celebrate America's 250th anniversary commemorating the signing the Declaration of Independence. As we prepare for this event, we should acknowledge both the worrisome and good…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (227+ words) In a time of civic disengagement and political polarization, university campuses provide hope for democratic renewal. Faculty are often viewed primarily as instructors who deliver knowledge solely in the classroom. However, faculty influence can extend beyond the lecture hall when…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (419+ words) Columbia Votes student "voter registration genius" Haley Patton (center) moderates a panel as part of "Meeting the Moment" in March 2025. This year, we noticed that shifting our focus to local elections wasn't enough to quell students' disappointment in their impact…...