Transparency, Opportunity, and the Road to the 2028 Elections A Conversation That Inspired a New Beginning Sometimes meaningful ideas begin in unexpected ways. While discussing a financial matter with a young woman from the Philippines, our conversation naturally turned toward government, elections, and public accountability. I invited her to visit the IVMV website simply to see whether…

When Disaster Strikes, Who Shows Up? Every nation has flaws. Every nation has moments of greatness. Today's public conversation often emphasizes America's mistakes—wars, political divisions, racial conflict, economic inequality, or diplomatic disagreements. Democracies should examine their own shortcomings honestly. Self-examination is one of the strengths of a free society. But an informed citizen should also examine another question. When…