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1 week 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.
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2 weeks 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.
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2 weeks 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.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefulcrum.us | David Nevins |Kristina Becvar
Few can deny that whether you love or hate President Donald Trump, the first 100 days of his second term have been marked by bold and controversial actions that will shape American life for years, if not decades, to come.
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1 month ago | 
thefulcrum.us | Kristina Becvar |David Nevins |Nevins excels
In an extraordinary move yesterday, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a public statement rebuking President Donald Trump following Trump’s call for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. The controversy began when Judge Boasberg ruled against the Trump administration’s deportation plans under the Alien Enemies Act, citing misuse of the rarely used 1798 law.
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2 months ago | 
thefulcrum.us | Kristina Becvar |David Nevins |Nevins excels
As co-publishers of The Fulcrum, it is time to clarify our mission in the context of what we are witnessing from the current Trump Administration. The barrage of executive orders in the last few weeks has resulted in outrage by his political opponents. In many cases, the responses are justified. Still, oftentimes, the responses often ignore the fact that there might be some truth in what the Trump administration is saying and legitimate reasons for some actions they are taking.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
newsday.com | David Nevins
There’s an old saying about what happens when the unstoppable force meets an immovable object, a situation where two equally powerful and contradictory forces are in opposition to each other. Such a situation is rapidly unfolding between two powerful forces within the Republican Party on the all-important issue of immigration. This issue played no small part in Donald Trump's election to a second term as president.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
thefulcrum.us | David Nevins |Nevins excels
There’s an old saying about what happens when the unstoppable force meets an immovable object, a situation where two equally powerful and contradictory forces are in opposition to each other. Such a situation is rapidly unfolding between two powerful forces within the Republican Party on the all-important issue of immigration. This issue played no small part in Donald Trump's election to a second term as President.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
thefulcrum.us | David Nevins |Nevins excels
Tim Shriver leads the International Board of Directors of the Special Olympics and serves together with 6 million Special Olympics athletes in 200 countries to promote health, education, and a more unified world through the joy of sports. Shriver joined the Special Olympics in 1996. He is a leading educator who focuses on the social and emotional factors in learning.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
thefulcrum.us | David Nevins
There’s an old saying about what happens when the unstoppable force meets an immovable object, a situation where two equally powerful and contradictory forces are in opposition to each other. Such a situation is rapidly unfolding between two powerful forces within the Republican Party on the all-important issue of immigration. This issue played no small part in Donald Trump's election to a second term as President.
