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Amid Alleged Voter Fraud in NC, Left Celebrates California System Susceptible to Same Fraud
It’s time for progressives to make up their minds: either they’re concerned about voter fraud, or not. Right now, even as liberals fret over potential voter fraud in North Carolina, where vote irregularities favored the Republican candidate, they’re also celebrating Democratic victories in California—a state whose system could easily be susceptible to the same kind… -
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New York’s War on Faith-Based Adoption Providers Is Only Hurting Children
State officials have issued New Hope Family Services in Syracuse, New York, an ultimatum: Violate your religious beliefs, or stop serving kids in need. Unless the faith-based adoption provider stops placing children only in homes that have a married mother and father, the state has threatened to stop its adoption services immediately. New Hope has… -
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America’s Christmas Gift to the World: More Energy Freedom
Over the past few months, Energy Secretary Rick Perry has been delivering an important message to our country’s allies: America’s energy renaissance is your gift, too. As Perry said at the beginning of the year, “The United States is not just exporting energy, we’re exporting freedom.” Now, he’s delivering that message in person. Perry has… -
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Fact Check: ‘More Republicans Voted for the Civil Rights Act as a Percentage Than Democrats Did’
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro claimed on a Dec. 3 episode of his podcast that, compared to Democrats, a greater percentage of Republicans voted for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. “More Republicans voted for the Civil Rights Act as a percentage than Democrats did,” he said on the show. Verdict: True While the landmark act received a… -
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Just Because We Can Create Genetically Modified Babies Doesn’t Mean We Should
Two remarkable things took place last month in the world of biotechnology: A Chinese doctor claimed to have created two genetically modified human embryos who were successfully nurtured to birth, and the worldwide scientific community roundly rejected this experiment as a violation of ethics. In turn, the Chinese government condemned the doctor and called for… -
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Trump Makes Unscheduled Visit to Honor Fallen Soldiers During ‘Wreaths Across America’ Event
President Donald Trump made an unannounced visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday to honor America’s fallen as thousands across the country laid wreaths on veterans’ graves. Trump paid his respects as volunteers for Wreaths Across America waited in long lines to place a Christmas wreath on the tombs of America’s greatest heroes. The event, which… -
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The Right Way to Overhaul Our Health Care System
One thing most Americans agree on is that our health care system needs an overhaul. Some people believe the answer is more money from Washington and bureaucratic agencies making sure everyone is following the rules. Others suggest we should import the kind of government-run models they have in Europe and Canada. A third option would… -
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The Top Conservative Books of 2018
On today’s show, we discuss the Conservative Book Club’s top books of 2018 with Chris Malagisi, host of the Conservative Book Club Podcast. We’ll hear his recommendations for last-minute Christmas gifts for your friends and family (see the full list below). We also take a look at “Top 5 Dumbest Liberal Books” of the year. Also on today’s show:… -
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Why a Judge Ruled Obamacare Unconstitutional, and What Policymakers Should Do Next
A judge has declared Obamacare unconstitutional—but the case is far from over. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, a George W. Bush appointee, granted a motion for summary judgment Friday in favor of 20 states led by Texas that had filed a lawsuit seeking to strike down the Affordable Care Act. Now that O’Connor has ruled,… -
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We Hear You: Conservatives and Liberals, Thoughts and Prayers, God and Guns
Editor's note: Florida resident Andrea Falce's email about the apparent prayer divide between conservatives and liberals stood out among recent missives. It leads this week's selection from the mailbag. Be sure to write us at [email protected] and include your name, town, and state.—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Prayer is officially passe. Liberal media voices, comedians,… -
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Media Misses: The Double Standard Is Real
The double standard is real and that was evident this week when Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” used incredibly vulgar language to describe Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s comments about the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Brzezinski took to Twitter to “apologize.” Totally agree with you -SUPER BAD choice of words .. I… -
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Attack at French Christmas Market Reminder of Looming Threat Islamist Terrorists Pose in Europe
The deadly attack by a gunman Tuesday at a Christmas market in France was an unwelcome reminder of the threat Islamist terrorists pose in Europe and around the world. While police shot and killed the gunman Thursday night when he opened fire on them, the sad truth is that we can expect more attacks by terrorists like… -
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What Ben Carson Expects From the House’s New Democratic Majority
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson says he can work on key urban issues with some Democrats in the new House majority that takes over in January. “There are many other Democrats that will work with us,” Carson told The Daily Signal. “This is not a Democratic or Republican issue. This is about empowering… -
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By Democrats’ Own Standard, We Have a Judicial Vacancy Crisis
Words like “crisis” are in the eye of the political beholder. But it’s hard to pick a better one to describe the current state of vacancies in the federal courts. Today, 126 positions on the U.S. District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals are vacant. In fact, we’re in the longest period of triple-digit vacancies… -
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Why PolitiFact’s Winner of the ‘Lie of the Year’ Award Is Misleading
This week, the allegedly unbiased fact-checkers at PolitiFact awarded their “Lie of the Year” award to the “online smear machine” that attempted “to take down” the survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. “The attacks against Parkland’s students stand out because of their sheer vitriol,” the piece explains. “Together,… -
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The Reasons Protectionists Want to Keep the Economic Pie From Growing Are Half-Baked
During the holiday season, the weather cools and families gather, and we anticipate a delicious family dinner. When dinner comes to a close, we enjoy a classic tradition, pie. When we’re surrounded by loved ones, what could be better? But while the holiday pie will invariably run out—and according to this survey, the pumpkin pie… -
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Senate Vote on War in Yemen Risks Undermining US and Yemeni Interests, While Boosting Iran’s
The Senate voted twice on Thursday to challenge the Trump administration’s policies on Saudi Arabia and the Saudi-led war in Yemen. In a unanimous vote, the Senate held Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responsible for the Oct. 2 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This statement went far beyond what the administration has been… -
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The Establishment’s Full Fury Against Trump Is Now Unleashed
Hell may have no fury like a woman scorned, but scorning the Washington establishment produces even greater anger. The establishment’s full fury has been unleashed against Donald Trump and is not about to subside until its goal is reached: the removal of the president from office, either through impeachment or defeat in the 2020 election…. -
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Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Another Form of Corporate Welfare
If America’s auto manufacturers wrote letters to Santa, it’s not hard to guess what would be high on their lists: retaining the federal tax credit for electric vehicles. For several years now, Uncle Sam (who often acts like Santa’s U.S.-based cousin) has tried to encourage the public to buy electric vehicles by offering those who… -
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The Next Congress Should Do Some Spring (Criminal Code) Cleaning
Have you ever asked yourself how many federal criminal laws there are on the books in this country? Perhaps not, as that might be a question only criminal law scholars and lawyers ask themselves. But it is an interesting inquiry, because nobody knows the answer. That’s right. No one—not even the federal government—is certain of…