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Most college professors lean left, and the gap keeps growing. In 1969, two liberal professors balanced every conservative one; today it’s almost seven to one. That tilt shapes classroom conversations, hiring choices, and who feels free to speak up. Some teachers hide their views to keep their jobs,

opinion

Reflections on what freedom means today

Many people feel torn between pride and worry when July 4th arrives. One reader shared how their grandparents left a troubled region in the 1920s, arriving with almost nothing but still feeling they gained everything. Their story reminds us that freedom often comes at a cost and that democratic valu

education

New Leader Steps Up to Tackle Pennsylvania’s Education Challenges

A university president from Pittsburgh is taking a bigger role in shaping how private colleges in Pennsylvania support students and communities. Christina Clark, who leads La Roche University, just joined the board of a group that represents over 80 independent colleges across the state. This organi

Who Really Supports Progressive Politicians?

Recent elections show a surprising pattern. In New York and Maine, candidates calling themselves democratic socialists won big. They frequently say they fight for regular workers. Their language often describes rich people as the enemy. For instance, one candidate claimed billionaires control politi

Building Alaska’s Rural Health Future Together

The state of Alaska has just secured a five‑year, $272 million federal investment aimed at transforming rural health. Rather than treating it as a pile of grant money, officials see it as a chance to rethink the whole system for kids, seniors, and everyone else. The program is one of the biggest

America’s Changing Faces: A 250‑Year Story of Newcomers

The United States has never been a static place. Every few decades, new people arrive and change the country’s shape in ways that are hard to predict. From early settlers on the Atlantic coast, through forced slaves who were brought across oceans, to modern students and refugees, each group has left

Kid in Kent Faces $6, 000 Loan He Never Took

A man from Kent, Washington, is suing the U. S. Department of Education after a student loan showing up on his credit report that he never applied for. The lawsuit names Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Federal Student Aid chief Richard Lucas as defendants. He says a thief used his name, Social

crime

Russian Mob’s $1 B Medicare Scam Uncovered

A quiet shop in Brooklyn became the front for a $1 B Medicare fraud run by a Russian crime group, prosecutors say. The scheme began in 2022 when the gang bought more than 30 U. S. medical‑supply firms that were already registered with Medicare, from California to Texas and Chicago. They then hired y

Vatican Views Clash With US Vice‑President Over Immigration

The U. S. Vice‑President, a devout Catholic, recently voiced disagreement with the Vatican’s stance on immigration. He called the Church’s criticism of former President Trump’s policies “troubling” and said he could not agree with it. He explained that when Catholic leaders reach out to discuss d

health

Heatwave Overwhelms Paris Funeral Home, Stalling Graves