Americans are suckers for a clever slogan, whether it is Burger King’s “Have it your way” or Walmart’s “Save Money, Live Better.” Americans for generations have bought into these slogans. Even America herself has a slogan advertising, at home and around the world, “The American Dream, the land of opportunity.” Most people are aware of America’s slogan; and many were raised by generations that heartily agreed with its promise. However, as we stand as a nation in 2014, the brand is in question.

 su·per·he·ro   /ˈso͞opərˌhi(ə)rō/ Noun: A benevolent fictional character with superhuman powers. By its very definition, a superhero is someone who possesses something extraordinary. 

Today on The FreedomCast, Rafael Cruz, father of US Senator Ted Cruz joins me to discuss his journey to the American Dream, instilling love of country in your children and how his son has every intention of coming to DC and to the Senate to "tear down the curtains and sell the silverware in the 'Good ole’ boys club.'”

Here we stand, in the days between Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and National School Choice Week. To many, these two events might have little in common. If you scratch the surface, however, they are inextricably linked. In fact, many would agree that school choice is the civil rights issue of our time.