Star Parker, a columnist for The Daily Signal, is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education.
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Reading commentary about the recent elections, I thought of an observation of Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman. Feynman said, “The first principle is that you… Read More
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One big word worth learning is “schadenfreude.” Schadenfreude is “pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune.” Nothing better captures the perverse pleasure that Democrats… Read More
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Few speak the truth as clearly and succinctly as House Speaker Mike Johnson. Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” this past Sunday, co-host Jonathan Karl challenged… Read More
InternationalCommentary
At this writing, 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas. Thank God. Twenty-four dead remain still to be released. These of the… Read More
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A basic truth is that nothing stays the same. This is true for any individual or any nation. Each day, you are not the same… Read More
SocietyCommentary
An age-old conundrum regarding raising children is the issue of nature versus nurture. That is, do genes determine a child’s success in life, or is… Read More
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Over the years, our government has expanded dramatically, all with the objective of improving our lives. Yet, with all of this, confidence that Americans express… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The much-publicized exchange between Bed Bath & Beyond Chairman Marcus Lemonis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a lesson for the whole country. We shoppers… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The two most recent polls—Gotham and Siena—on the New York City mayoral race show Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani leading Andrew Cuomo, running second as an… Read More
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is upset with Texas. There’s a reason he should be upset. California companies are pulling up in droves and moving to… Read More
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As the governments of the U.K., Canada, and France announce their intent to recognize a Palestinian state, I recall the words of C.S. Lewis, so… Read More
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Timing of America’s 250th anniversary next year, 2026, couldn’t be better. It will serve as a great encounter, for too many Americans for the first… Read More
EducationCommentary
The Donald Trump administration has been pursuing, on two fronts, the critical objective of fixing America’s broken education system. One, an executive order by President… Read More
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Hard-line Republicans—specifically those members of the House Freedom Caucus—are being derided in the press, as if they’ve been playing some kind of a game. That… Read More
SocietyCommentary
As we prepare to note the 249th anniversary of our country, getting ready for the great celebration next year of America’s 250th, Gallup serves up… Read More
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The relationship between the United States and Israel is usually seen as “special” because of technical matters. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle… Read More
Health CareCommentary
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, is one of the nation’s largest welfare programs. And, like all welfare programs,… Read More
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Steve Jobs co-founded Apple when he was 21 years old. Nine years later, at age 30, he was purged and fired from the company he… Read More
EducationCommentary
Two important developments in education occurred over the last week. One was a sign of the problem we have. The other was a sign of… Read More
EducationCommentary
A recent report from the American Enterprise Institute summarizes results from the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress—also known as the Nation’s Report Card…. Read More
Health CareCommentary
The 36 million who watched President Donald Trump’s address to Congress also watched as Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Al Green shook his cane and… Read More
SocietyCommentary
If I say that Elon Musk is the smartest, boldest, most creative entrepreneur in the world, I don’t think I will get pushback. President Donald… Read More
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An ongoing principle of America’s democratic republic is e pluribus unum. Out of many, one. We honor and respect the uniqueness of every citizen. But… Read More
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I have written often that there is a common denominator in our deeply divided nation. That is the general sense that something is wrong. The… Read More
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Luck, the saying goes, is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. That’s good luck. What about bad luck? It’s the opposite. Bad luck is what… Read More
SocietyCommentary
An essay appeared recently in The Wall Street Journal under the headline “What Happens When a Whole Generation Never Grows Up?” Behavior that has always… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Following defeat in the presidential election, Democratic Party leadership is doing much-needed soul-searching. Those not in denial know there is something wrong. Per Gallup, in… Read More
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One question emerging from the presidential election exit polls is the disconnect between black men and women and Hispanic men and women. Donald Trump received… Read More
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The dean of the nation’s political analysts, Michael Barone, sat down with The Wall Street Journal to discuss the 2024 election. The headline that emerged… Read More
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Coincident with Donald Trump’s electoral victory, increasing numbers of America’s corporations are backing off their DEI—diversity, equity, inclusion—programs. Trump’s opposition to DEI is clear, and… Read More
