“Scopes Trial: Evolution vs. Creationism” In the summer heat of 1925, a small Tennessee courtroom turned into the center of a national storm. Reporters from across the country crowded into Dayton’s Rhea County Courthouse to witness a spectacle that would be remembered for generations. On trial was John T. Scopes, a young biology teacher accused…
WASHINGTON— On the surface, life in the United States seems to continue with its usual rhythms—subway trains rumble beneath New York, children spill into schoolyards in Chicago, and tourists snap selfies in front of the Capitol. But beneath the normalcy, a familiar undercurrent of fear is returning. The threat of terrorist sleeper cells, once thought…
For centuries, war and conflict have been driven by competition over resources, economic disparities, and political ambition. However, history suggests that war is not an inevitable consequence of human nature—it is a choice, often driven by economic inequality and exploitation. But what if the key to ending war lies not in military strategy, but in…
BELGRADE, Serbia — March 15, 2025 I first set foot in Serbia before the NATO bombings of the late 1990s, covering the Balkan War as a journalist. I saw a nation on the brink—fractured by ethnic conflict, political repression, and economic collapse. Then, I lived in Serbia after the war, watching as it tried to…
By Lynn Scheid Foreign policy is supposed to be clear, deliberate, and strategic—not a free-for-all where every politician with a passport gets to play statesman. Yet, in a stunning display of congressional overreach, Democratic senators reportedly advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reject a minerals agreement with President Donald Trump, effectively derailing delicate negotiations and…
Letter to: Ken Martin Chairman, Democratic National Committee430 S Capitol St SEWashington, D.C. 20003 Dear Chairman Martin, Mr. Chairman, I write to you not out of frustration but out of deep concern—and a hope that our party, the party I once proudly called home, can find its way back. For too long, I have watched…
Listen to the report here. https://www.lynnscheid.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Russian-Ukraine-Report.m4v I am publishing a public version of this report to ensure readers are well-informed about this situation. Personal Statement: A Firsthand Perspective from Ukraine in 2013-2014 In late 2013 and early 2014, I was in Ukraine filming a new TV documentary series called Black Sea Security. At the time,…
A Defining Moment in the Global Fight for Accountability and Transparency By Lynn Scheid Novi Sad, Serbia – January 31, 2025 What began as a national tragedy has transformed into one of Serbia’s largest anti-government movements in decades. On November 1, 2024, the newly renovated Novi Sad railway station canopy collapsed, killing 15 people and…
Throughout American history, certain presidents have stood out for their remarkable achievements, leaving a profound and lasting impact on the nation. Whether leading the country through economic turmoil, military conflicts, or social change, these leaders shared several key traits that enabled them to accomplish more than most. From Franklin D. Roosevelt’s leadership during the Great…
Rap Music Across the Globe: A Universal Voice Erupts in Every Language In a world of fleeting trends and viral moments, few genres have stood the test of time quite like rap music. From the streets of New York in the 1970s to the farthest corners of the globe, rap has evolved into a universal…
