This opinion piece explores why the United States continues to fall behind in bilingual education, how Americentrism shapes attitudes toward language, and what is lost when a nation refuses to learn anything beyond English.

This op-ed explores how declining empathy—fueled by social media, individualism, and a hyper-capitalist mindset—threatens to shape the next generation of political leaders and institutions. It argues that rebuilding empathy is essential to creating a more humane and effective future for society and governance.