The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a significant overhaul of how large private university endowments are taxed in the United States. Currently, qualifying colleges and universities with sizeable endowments pay a flat 1.4% excise tax on their investment income. The OBBBA would replace this one-size-fits-all rate with a new tiered structure designed to increase…
Why Workforce Pell Grants Are a Win for America’s Soul and Economy
Today we’re popping the hood on a provision in the OBBBA that introduces “Workforce Pell Grants” specifically aimed at students heading to trade schools, while also tightening eligibility requirements for traditional Pell Grants. Now, this isn’t just another reshuffling of paperwork or an academic reshuffle cooked up by folks who’ve never touched a shovel or…
Harvard, Trump, and the Battle for the Soul of Higher Education
The latest clash between Harvard University and the Trump administration isn’t just a dust-up over funding and free speech—it’s a full-on cultural showdown, highlighting deeper tensions about who controls American education, what values guide our institutions, and how far the federal government should go to enforce morality on campus. As an independent Christian conservative, I…
Why Trump Is Right to Dismantle the Department of Education
President Trump has made a bold move by signing an executive order aimed at dismantling the federal Department of Education (DOE), fulfilling a longstanding promise to conservatives. Now, I’m not going to lie—on the surface, it’s satisfying to see a president finally take a swing at an overreaching federal agency that’s been meddling in our…
House Passes Social Security Expansion Bill: What’s Next?
The House recently passed a bill to provide full Social Security benefits to millions, with a strong bipartisan vote of 327-75. It’s rare to see such unity on Capitol Hill, so let’s break this down—because there’s a lot to chew on here. The Pros: Helping Those in Need First off, expanding Social Security benefits could…
Meet Delaware’s Next Governor: Matt Meyer
Matt Meyer, Delaware's governor-elect as of November 5, 2024, is a figure whose journey from teaching math to leading the state is as diverse as it is inspiring. Early Life and Education Born on September 29, 1971, in Bay City, Michigan, Meyer grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended Wilmington Friends School and later graduated…
Political Profile: Sarah McBride
Sarah McBride is a Democratic politician from Delaware who made history as the first openly transgender person to serve as a state senator in the United States. Now, before anyone gets their knickers in a twist and accuses me of being transphobic, let’s clear the air: I have no ill will toward transgender individuals. If…
The Impact of Record Migrant Arrivals on American Education
The American education system is facing significant strains due to the arrival of over half a million school-age migrant children since 2022. These children, many of whom do not speak English, are reshaping classrooms in ways that have raised concerns among teachers, parents, and taxpayers. As Christians, it is important to address this issue not…
Affirmative Action’s Fallout: The Racism of Low Expectations and the Path to True Educational Equality
The recent admissions data released by several colleges following the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action has stirred confusion among experts and admissions officials. Prior to the ruling, there was widespread expectation that eliminating race as a consideration would cause the proportion of Black students at highly selective schools to drop, while Asian American students'…
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