For more than 60 years, NASA has been the face of American space exploration. It took humans to the Moon, sent probes to the farthest reaches of the solar system, and developed cutting-edge technology that changed the world. But today, NASA is an outdated and inefficient bureaucracy that no longer serves a unique purpose. The…
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…
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…
The Silent Demise of the Petro Dollar Recently, as I was flipping through posts on X, a particular post caught my attention. Amidst the usual clamor of online doomsayers, one man’s impassioned claim that the world as we know it was about to end piqued my curiosity. Unlike the myriad other end-of-world scenarios, this one…
The Beginning of the End May 30, 2024, marked the day the United States of America began its descent into chaos and tyranny. The conviction of the 45th President, Donald J. Trump, not only shattered the nation’s moral high ground but also set into motion a series of events that would dramatically alter the course…
Preface I do all I can to stay neutral in politics, other than voting, which I consider a personal duty. I was a Democrat when I was younger, and I almost became a Republican, but they invoke God too much for my taste, so I identify as an Independent. I would be a Libertarian, but…
Mental Health. Recently the world seems to become more and more unhinged. While watching the Columbia University graduation, I observed a graduate who walked up to accept her diploma. She spent four years and $400,000 to earn it, and yet, she tore it into pieces on stage—a gesture that was clearly a call for help….
