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OPINION: Supreme Court Justices Must Walk a Fine Line

The Supreme Court holds one of the most delicate roles in our republic. This is not only because of judicial review, which gives that branch virtually unlimited power to dictate

By Dale Schlundt

/ December 21, 2021

OPINION: Supreme Court Justices Must Walk a Fine Line

Reform It or Keep It? An Important Lesson from the History of the Filibuster

Change can be challenging, particularly in the political arena. A deeply rooted history only adds to that challenge. The filibuster is an excellent case-in-point. It allows senators to prohibit a

By Dale Schlundt

/ July 14, 2021

Reform It or Keep It? An Important Lesson from the History of the Filibuster

OPINION: The Failure of Congress is a Lack of Empathy

As Congress takes a break from negotiations due to a lack of compromise, it leads one to ponder about some of the inherent problems in that branch. Congress is not

By Dale Schlundt

/ August 31, 2020

OPINION: The Failure of Congress is a Lack of Empathy

From Nazis to Syria: How Should America Deal With Dictators?

In the context of such political contention in the United States and around the world, it is reassuring that a point which can be agreed upon is that the use

By Dale Schlundt

/ April 16, 2018

From Nazis to Syria: How Should America Deal With Dictators?

Media Should Advocate for Peace, Not Push for Ratings

The horrific Las Vegas shooting will undoubtedly be recorded in the history textbooks as one of the most tragic events in early 21st century history. Any loss of life for

By Dale Schlundt

/ October 9, 2017

Media Should Advocate for Peace, Not Push for Ratings

The Freedom of Expression is the Most Important Right in the First Amendment

How much influence the average citizen has on the policies of our government is a common debate. As our politicians seem so far removed from the everyday lives of the

By Dale Schlundt

/ October 11, 2016

The Freedom of Expression is the Most Important Right in the First Amendment

The Impact of Agriculture in Early and Contemporary American History

In the study of history we ask the question, what are the catalysts? In other words, the motivators that make events happen? Depending on the topic and the framing one

By Dale Schlundt

/ September 30, 2014

The Impact of Agriculture in Early and Contemporary American History

Learning from History: Why We Should Re-Think Military Involvement in Middle East

With growing concern over the situation in Iraq, it brings relatively recent and prolonged combat in the Middle East into the hearts and minds of U.S. citizens. Not to

By Dale Schlundt

/ August 15, 2014

Learning from History: Why We Should Re-Think Military Involvement in Middle East

Edward Snowden: A Modern Patriot

As the Edward Snowden interview with Brian Williams concluded, Snowden stated that he is comfortable with his actions of divulging the NSA’s information gathering program. After watching the interview,

By Dale Schlundt

/ June 5, 2014

Muslim is the New 'American Indian' in 21st Century America

As we learn through the study of history, important issues are never stagnant, but ever-changing based on many catalysts of the day. Today, the perspective Americans have of the Middle

By Dale Schlundt

/ March 7, 2014

Muslim is the New 'American Indian' in 21st Century America

Standardized Testing Ineffective on an Individual Basis

How do we know our students learn what we teach? Newly trained teachers are taught that lessons should be geared to use a diverse set of teaching methods to achieve

By Dale Schlundt

/ February 28, 2014

Standardized Testing Ineffective on an Individual Basis

American Indians: The Forgotten Voting Bloc of the U.S. Electorate

When one says the phrase “American Indian,” what comes to mind? Is it the fierce looking warrior on horseback or perhaps the individual in war paint holding a repeating rifle,

By Dale Schlundt

/ November 21, 2013

American Indians: The Forgotten Voting Bloc of the U.S. Electorate