Gary Isbell 
There is a friendship crisis in America. The number of Americans who say they have no close friends has quadrupled since 1990. Lower-income Americans are far more likely to report feelings of loneliness or social isolation, and 31 percent of those aged 18-29 report feeling lonely all or most of the time, … Read more
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy officially launched a campaign calling for a “Golden Age of Travel.” It was a plea for civility to restore courtesy and class to the friendly skies. His theory is simple but difficult to enforce: If passengers dress a bit more respectfully—swapping sweatpants and pajamas for something more … Read more
We cling to the quaint notion that technology is a neutral, passive medium waiting to be used. We tell ourselves we can master technology, choosing when to post, scroll, click or log off. Such illusions ignore the ruthless efficiency of the attention economy, which exploits basic biology to dominate our attention. Indeed, … Read more
The keyboard has not yet eliminated the pen. On March 10, 2025, the New Jersey Assembly Education Committee unanimously passed Assembly Bill 3865, mandating the return of cursive handwriting instruction for public school students in grades three through five. By the end of elementary school, these students must read and write legibly … Read more
Only in California would a state attack the hand that feeds it. A ballot measure called the “2026 Billionaire Tax Act” proposes a one-time 5 percent wealth tax on the net worth of residents with assets (not income) exceeding $1 billion. The logic behind this tax is as simple as it is … Read more
In both the bustling cities and quiet towns of China, a strange paradox is unfolding. It is a tale of two conflicting realities. Electric cars whiz past hollowed-out apartment blocks and empty high-rise office complexes. State-of-the-art robots churn out goods that the unemployed graduates who built them can’t afford. As China tries … Read more
It is a peculiar irony of modern life that while most people strive to improve their lives with technology and sophistication, language is sliding comfortably into the gutter. Profanity has become the linguistic wallpaper today, increasingly commonplace among the youth and emblematic of a shift toward a lifestyle that is as casual … Read more
Many women are finally reaching the top of the corporate ladder, only to find that any reward is overshadowed by exhaustion. Some have families and are balancing child-rearing with work demands, only to realize that both are full-time jobs. Others are choosing not to have children at all, and therefore cannot fall … Read more
As the West watches China attempt to dominate the green energy market, many think it is a world leader in implementing the green agenda. However, this image is an illusion. To achieve this questionable title of green champion, China must pollute and use fossil fuels on a massive scale. Why America Must … Read more
Advocates for the legalization of marijuana promised a new golden era with increased municipal revenue, reduced illegal drug sales and better mental and physical health. This grand vision has failed. The results feel less like a victory and more like a slow-moving train wreck. This failure is based on the dangerous myth … Read more