Aspen Institute

An opinion piece in the Aspen Daily News argues that voting Democrat is needed to restore checks and balances in American government, framing the upcoming election as a way to constrain executive power. The piece appeals to voters who prioritize institutional oversight, contending that divided or Democratic-controlled government would better hold the administration accountable.

A commentary by McCready argues that high school sports is confronting a major existential threat, warning that the institution as currently structured may not survive pressures now building around it. The piece, published by the Aspen Daily News, frames the challenges facing school-based athletics as fundamental rather than temporary, and is prompting discussion about what could reshape youth and scholastic competition in the coming years.