Opinion Columns

The Declaration of Independence Details 'Repeated Injuries' Inflicted by British Monarchy; Trump Has Executed a Similar Playbook
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU, Jul. 06, 2026
Delegates from across the original 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago on July 4, 1776, detailing the abuses of the king of England that led to their fight for sovereignty.

America's Public Lands Need the Same Vision That Created Them
Holding Space for Good, Jul. 03, 2026
Frederick Law Olmsted is well known for pioneering landscape architecture. We know him as the man behind Central Park in New York City, which was his first major park project.

Pride Isn't About Labels. It's About Making Sure Our Kids Feel Loved.
Holding Space for Good, Jun. 26, 2026
Last weekend, our family participated in the local pride parade with a group from my husband's work. Before the parade, our son wanted to get a pride flag to wave.