David Nevins

1 week ago | thefulcrum.us | David Nevins |Kristina Becvar

We share in the grief over the weekend’s political violence that claimed the life of Rep. Hortman and her husband Mark, and our thoughts remain with Sen. Hoffman and his wife Yvette as they fight for their lives. This tragedy strikes at the heart of our democracy, threatening not just individual lives but the fundamental belief that people from different backgrounds can come together to solve problems peacefully. The Minnesota shootings were not the only acts of political violence on June 14th.

1 week ago | thefulcrum.us | David Nevins |Kristina Becvar

We share in the grief over the weekend’s political violence that claimed the life of Rep. Hortman and her husband Mark, and our thoughts remain with Sen. Hoffman and his wife Yvette as they fight for their lives. This tragedy strikes at the heart of our democracy, threatening not just individual lives but the fundamental belief that people from different backgrounds can come together to solve problems peacefully. The Minnesota shootings were not the only acts of political violence on June 14th.

1 month ago | thefulcrum.us | Kristina Becvar |David Nevins

New York Times Opinion Columnist David Brooks recently published a column with a title pointing to “Trump’s Single Stroke of Genius.” This immediately caught my attention. Brooks is not a great fan of President Trump, to say the least, yet, he conceded that the administration exudes relentless energy, noting “I don’t know which cliché to throw at you, but it is flooding the zone, firing on all cylinders, moving rapidly on all fronts at once.

1 month ago | thefulcrum.us | Kristina Becvar |David Nevins

Each year on May 1st, the United States marks Law Day—a national observance that many Americans have never heard of, despite its six-decade history. Established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Law Day is meant to honor the rule of law and reflect on its essential role in safeguarding liberty, promoting justice, and upholding the freedoms we often take for granted. Each year, Law Day centers on a theme that highlights a fundamental aspect of the American legal and constitutional system.

1 month ago | thefulcrum.us | Kristina Becvar |David Nevins

At a time when faith in our democratic institutions is under assault and polarization runs deep, Law Day 2025 arrives with a powerful message: Out of many, one. Observed annually on May 1st, Law Day is a reminder that the rule of law—not political whims, not brute force—is what protects liberty, ensures justice, and binds us together as one people. Established by President Dwight D.