Kate Scanlon is a former news reporter for The Daily Signal and graduate of The Heritage Foundation's Young Leaders Program.
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DERRY, N.H.—Former Gov. Jeb Bush held his first town hall in New Hampshire today since he announced yesterday that he is running for president. The… Read More
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CONCORD, N.H.—Hillary Clinton defended the records of both her husband and President Obama while speaking today in New Hampshire during her first visit to the… Read More
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Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer, the producers of the movie “Gosnell,” have signed a deal with Regnery Publishing to publish a book about the subject… Read More
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Americans are conflicted about the government’s ability to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States, and even how they should do so, according to two… Read More
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MANCHESTER, N.H.—Kelley Paul, wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul, visited her husband’s New Hampshire campaign office on Wednesday. In a meet-and-greet with her… Read More
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Countries monitoring the Iranian nuclear program are failing to report Iran for violating sanctions imposed against it, according to a United Nations report. The report… Read More
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NEW BOSTON, N.H.—Carly Fiorina said that Americans are tired of a “professional political class” during a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Tuesday night. The… Read More
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GOFFSTOWN, N.H.—Speaking at a town hall meeting tonight, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie promised to work towards entitlement reform should he become president. “Folks will… Read More
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The abortion rate is declining in the United States, according to a report by the Associated Press. According to the AP, the abortion rate has… Read More
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NASHUA, N.H.—Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry promised during a campaign stop today that he would reform the Department of Veterans Affairs if elected president of… Read More
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MANCHESTER, N.H.—Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., celebrated what he characterized as a small victory against the government’s bulk collection of metadata at the grand opening of… Read More
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Americans might have jobs, but they probably aren’t getting raises. In spite of the unemployment rate falling to its lowest level since 2008, wage growth… Read More
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A large majority of Americans say moral values are on the decline in the United States, according to a new Gallup poll. In the poll,… Read More
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Legislation has been introduced in the Michigan Legislature that would enact stricter regulations on homeschooling in the state. The legislation follows the deaths of two… Read More
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The Heritage Foundation and National Review are co-hosting a screening of “The Last Patrol” on Thursday. “The Last Patrol” is a documentary by Sebastian Junger,… Read More
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The Independent Women’s Forum is hosting the Women LEAD Summit this Thursday in Washington, D.C. According to organizers, the summit will feature conservative female leaders…. Read More
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The Senate approved legislation Tuesday to scale back the federal government’s collection of personal data in the post-9/11 era. Under the USA Freedom Act, the… Read More
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Portions of the USA Patriot Act expired at midnight after the Senate failed to reach a deal. Supporters of the USA Freedom Act, legislation to… Read More
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The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation that would prevent new abortion facilities from opening near schools. If signed into law, House Bill 527… Read More
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Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is advertising itself as a “safe haven” for newborns. According to Vermont’s Department for Children and Families, the state’s… Read More
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A bill has been introduced in the Senate that would ban the use of microbeads in household products such as soap. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and… Read More
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The Nebraska Legislature has voted to end the death penalty in the state, overriding the governor’s veto. Lawmakers voted 30-19 to abolish capital punishment in… Read More
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Child Protective Services has ruled out neglect charges in one of two investigations into Maryland’s “free range” parents, according to the Associated Press. Danielle and… Read More
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The cost of enjoying a cold beer can vary widely depending on where you live, according to a new study. In fact, some states have… Read More
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The Senate passed trade legislation and blocked a bill that would curb the federal government’s bulk collection of phone records before leaving town on a… Read More
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A widely circulated study about how having conversations with people who are gay can change an individual’s views on same-sex marriage has been retracted by… Read More
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Heritage Action for America announced today that it will host a forum for presidential candidates in the early primary state of South Carolina this September…. Read More
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Nebraska’s legislature has approved legislation that would abolish the death penalty in the state. Lawmakers approved the legislation in a 32-to-15 vote despite the governor’s… Read More
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Ann McElhinney, co-producer of “Gosnell,” a film about abortionist Kermit Gosnell, came face to face with the convicted killer in an exclusive prison interview. In… Read More
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Legislation that would tighten regulations on how minors go about receiving court-ordered abortions cleared the Texas House of Representatives last week. House Bill 3994, introduced… Read More
