The Socialist Behind American Public Education

Dan Murphy Jul 7, 2026

On July 4th, 1826, Robert Owen declared war on property, religion, and marriage. His utopia failed. His vision didn’t. It is the 4th of…

Robert Owen: Socialist, Secularist, Spiritualist

Dan Murphy Jul 3, 2025

Public Education’s Foundation in Socialism Robert Owen, a Scottish factory-owner turned political philosopher, came to the U.S. in 1824 to try to convince the…

How Localizing Education Could Save Education

Dan Murphy Jun 17, 2025

On March 11, newly appointed Secretary of Education Linda McMahon reduced the staff of the Department of Education (ED) by nearly 50%. As predicted…