by Peter Reichard | Apr 27, 2026
Geographic mobility: Its promises and discontents Written by Peter Reichard Originally published in American Habits. Americans are a remarkably mobile collection of people. You might argue it’s in our DNA. By the time of our nation’s founding, the Western Hemisphere...
by Peter Reichard | Mar 2, 2026
A parent-centered, state-based rebirth of American K-12 education Written by Peter Reichard Originally published in American Habits. Once in the hazy past, the K-12 education system in America was considered the global gold standard. For decades, the world looked...
by Peter Reichard | Dec 16, 2025
The view from inside 1776 Written by Peter Reichard Originally published in American Habits. How the 13 Colonies became ‘States’ We’re now in the months leading up to the most important national celebration in 50 years: the 250th birthday of our founding. In 2026,...
by Peter Reichard | Jul 31, 2025
A new industrial revolution is underway. Can states seize the moment? Written by Originally published in American Habits. Amidst the pastoral expanses of northeast Louisiana, the emblem of a new economic revolution is set to take shape. In rural Richland Parish, with...
by Peter Reichard | Feb 20, 2025
Safety net or snare? Reassessing the impact of public assistance Written by Peter Reichard Originally published in American Habits. Your family has been struggling financially and is on public assistance. After completing a training program and proving yourself as an...