We ply our trade with words and we like to think they have weight. But the wild Donald Trump-Zohran Mamdani news conference at the White House a week ago almost convinced us of the opposite. When it comes to saying … Continued
Americans used to be nearly universally proud of their country. In January 2001, 90% of Republicans and 87% of Democrats said they were extremely or very proud to be American. Now the situation has changed. Today, 92% of Republicans still … Continued
The good news is that Americans have never been richer. The bad news is that most of them don’t feel like it. There has been tremendous growth in income and wealth in the U.S. in the last half century, even … Continued
It is no secret that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are under attack in our country. They have been blamed for undermining free speech, meritocracy, and America itself. The University of Virginia is the latest to settle with the … Continued
Today is Sunday, Nov. 30, the 334th day of 2025. There are 31 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 30,2013, actor Paul Walker, star of the “Fast & Furious” movie series, was killed in a single-car … Continued
The Gophers football program picked up two commitments after winning Paul Bunyan’s Axe on Saturday night. San Diego, Calif., quarterback Brady Palmer and Waukee, Iowa, athlete Tavian White pledged to the U class for 2026. Both players were on campus … Continued