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Adam Wittenberg

Adam Wittenberg is a Staff Writer for Heartlander News. He worked as a reporter and editor in newspapers in New England in the 2000s before moving to the Midwest to write and teach for a Christian…

Culture
US population growth slows as immigration declines; Midwest states, school choice states on rise

U.S. population growth slowed amid a sharp decline in immigration but remained above the low recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new Census data. The United… Read More

January 29, 2026
School Choice
National School Choice Week 2026: Momentum builds as advocates eye expansions

School choice has grown by leaps and bounds over the past six years, but the fight for educational freedom will continue boldly in 2026, advocates say. National School Choice Week is Jan. 25-31,… Read More

January 26, 2026
Christianity
Americans’ support for religious liberty hits 7-year high

(Heartlander News)–The only poll that tracks Americans’ support for religious freedom showed its strongest result since launching seven years ago.The score of 71 out of 100 demonstrates “Americans are increasingly unified in… Read More

January 23, 2026
Education
School choice ‘a lifeline’ for family of special-needs students

A mother of three autistic children is calling school choice “a lifeline” that “opens the door to a life of hope, dignity and independence.”Writing in The Black Chronicle, Jennifer Cotney of New Orleans … Read More

January 22, 2026
Government
Trump announces framework of future deal for Greenland 

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that “the framework of a future deal” for Greenland and “the entire Arctic region” had been reached following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark… Read More

January 21, 2026