For 250 years and counting, Americans have celebrated Independence Day on July 4 through fireworks, concerts, parades, ...

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This week, Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won nearly 44 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, more than ...

In his keynote address to the Republican midterm convention on Sept. 9, 2026, President Donald Trump promised that if ...

America runs on a deal nobody signed but everyone is expected to honor. Host communities open their schools, their courts, ...

David L. Nevins serves as publisher of The Fulcrum. Additionally, Nevins serves as co-founder and Board Chairman of the Bridge Alliance. Nevins brings business acumen, vision and a tireless ...

Scott Rasmussen is a contributor for The Fulcrum, a nonpartisan publication dedicated to strengthening democracy by fostering informed civic engagement and elevating diverse perspectives.

Home to innovative schools and local organizations that support students, families, and immigrant communities, Chelsea ...

Danielle Reiff is a contributor for The Fulcrum, a nonpartisan publication dedicated to strengthening democracy by fostering informed civic engagement and elevating diverse perspectives.