At its surface, a recent Voto Latino survey reported by The Hill is striking but not shocking: a growing number of Americans are disillusioned with both major political parties, and many — especially non-voters — would consider a third-party choice in the next presidential election. Poll respondents from across the political spectrum agree that both…
Tragedy in New Orleans: A Call for Compassion, Community, and Action
On New Year's Day 2025, a tragic event unfolded in New Orleans' French Quarter when a truck, driven by 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, plowed into a crowd of revelers, resulting in 15 fatalities and injuring dozens more. Jabbar, who had served 13 years in the Army with a deployment to Afghanistan, was killed…
A Fresh Start: New Year, Same God
Ah, New Year's Day—where we collectively hit life's big ol' "reset" button. Or at least we try. Gym memberships spike, planners fill up with ambitious goals, and we tell ourselves this year will be different. By Valentine's Day, though, many resolutions end up looking like forgotten leftovers in the back of the fridge: stale, sad,…