In 1923, a Nebraska law banning foreign language education led to a Supreme Court decision that reshaped our understanding of liberty. This post explores Meyer v. Nebraska, how it laid the groundwork for key civil rights rulings, and why its lessons about personal freedom and educational choice are more urgent than ever—especially as new political movements attempt to roll those rights back.

When the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to reinstate its ban on transgender military service, it didn’t just impact policy—it sent a message. A message that some Americans are still being told they don’t belong, even when they’re willing to serve. This post unpacks the ruling, what it means, and why we can’t let doubt—or discrimination—become the loudest voice in the room.