The Great Disconnect: Why Americans’ Faith in Higher Education is Plummeting While Enrollment Remains Steady

In the American cultural imagination, the college degree has long served as the ultimate passport to the middle class. For decades, the path was clear: graduate from high school, secure…

The Great Trade Disconnect: Why Wisconsin’s Workers and Farmers Are Demanding a New Global Order

As world leaders descend upon Milwaukee for the G20 ministerial meeting scheduled for September 30 to October 1, 2026, the city has become more than just a host for global…

The Great Coal Disconnect: A Decade of Expansion Amidst a Shifting Energy Paradigm

In a paradoxical development for the global energy landscape, 2025 marked a decade-high for the construction of new coal-fired power plants. According to the latest annual report from Global Energy…

The Digital Disconnect: Are "Bell-to-Bell" Cellphone Bans the Key to Academic Recovery?

As the American educational landscape grapples with a post-pandemic decline in student engagement and academic performance, a growing number of states are turning to a seemingly retro solution: the total…

The Great Disconnect: Why the UK Car Industry’s "EV Crisis" Doesn’t Add Up

For years, a persistent narrative has dominated the headlines regarding the UK’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs). According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and a significant…