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Marvin Olasky
July 11, 2026
Discovery Institute
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Olasky Books: George Washington was greater than Frederick the Great

Marvin Olasky
July 11, 2026
Discovery Institute
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Jurgen Overhoff’s George Washington and Frederick the Great: Parallel Lives (Princeton, 2026) shows how two great leaders had different ethics of leadership that helped to create two different political cultures. Washington held himself accountable to Congress and saw the value of checks and balances: The US became a democratic republic. Frederick was an autocrat, and Prussia (which became the cornerstone Read More ›

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High school students, girl and writing on paper for exam assessment, quiz evaluation or learning. Teenager, education and group with aptitude test in classroom for scholarship, essay and development
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Keri D. Ingraham
July 9, 2026
Education
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Move Over, SAT and ACT. There’s a Better Test

Keri D. Ingraham
July 9, 2026
Education
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Founded in 2015, the Classic Learning Test (CLT) includes standards that its competitors abandoned years ago. The test features reading passages from authors who shaped Western thought, including Homer, Galileo Galilei, William Shakespeare, Henry David Thoreau, Frederick Douglass and G.K. Chesterton. The accompanying questions require careful analysis rather than superficial pattern recognition, which is a feature of the SAT and ACT. Students are barred from using a calculator for the math section. Read More ›
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Stephen C. Meyer
July 3, 2026
Uncategorized
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Next Gen Missile Defense Can Enforce Trump’s Iran Redlines

Stephen C. Meyer
July 3, 2026
Uncategorized
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Critics of President Donald Trump’s recently signed memorandum with Iran worry about future Iranian cheating, particularly after Trump leaves office. As a hedge against cheating, the president has kept a formidable array of naval and air power nearby — a force clearly capable of retaliating against Iranian missile launches or other violations of current or future agreements. But there’s another, more preventative enforcement mechanism he might consider.  Read More ›
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 1st: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes an entrance into the Rodeo 250 arena during the Great American State Fair on July 1st, 2026 in Washington, DC. The event is part of the nationwide America 250 celebration honoring the country's upcoming 250th anniversary. Running from June 24 to July 10 and stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument, the world's fair-style celebration highlights the critical role of American farmers and the importance of agricultural education for youth. The festival features pavilions from all 50 states and six U.S. territories, live concerts, a 110-foot Ferris wheel, a carousel, and a rodeo pen showcasing livestock and horses. (Photo by Brien Aho)
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Bruce Chapman
July 3, 2026
Citizen Leadership
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U.S. Founders’ Gift to the 2026 Republicans

Bruce Chapman
July 3, 2026
Citizen Leadership
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Two summer events may give a lift to the Republicans' chances in the coming midterm elections. First is the patriotic feelings evoked by the nationwide 250th Anniversary of America's founding in 1776. Second is the World Cup soccer matches held mainly around the U.S. that have foreigners expressing delight in everyday experiences that the locals tend to take for granted. Read More ›
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Keri D. Ingraham
July 1, 2026
Education
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America’s Best Days Are Still Ahead

Keri D. Ingraham
July 1, 2026
Education
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With the 250th anniversary of our nation upon us, many are reflecting on the past while also considering the future. What makes America unique? Where is the great American experiment headed? Are our best days behind us? Is America doomed to decline? Despite all America has overcome and achieved in the past, many people hold a pessimistic outlook for our nation’s future. Read More ›
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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA
Keri D. Ingraham
June 26, 2026
Education
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Appalachia’s Opportunity Gap Is an Education Gap — and It’s Time to Fix It

Keri D. Ingraham
June 26, 2026
Education
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Across 423 counties in 13 states, 26 million Americans live with a persistent opportunity gap. It’s not because of a lack of effort, talent, or community commitment, but because big government systems meant to serve them have failed to deliver. At the center of that failure is education. Read More ›