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UC Berkeley Limits Free Speech … Again
The University of California at Berkeley, regarded as the birthplace of the free speech movement, has done away with one of its historic “free speech zones.” Carol Christ, chancellor of UC Berkeley, last month emailed a statement to students, faculty, and staff detailing changes to the university’s policy regarding free speech events on campus. Among… -
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E15’s Not the Problem. Special Treatment for Ethanol Is.
The Trump administration’s intention to authorize year-round sale of gasoline blended with a 15 percent ethanol mixture, announced Monday, perpetuates bad energy policy, both economically and environmentally. Having more options in what you buy is usually a good thing. However, E15, as it’s called, wouldn’t exist without mandates, subsidies, and preferential treatment from the federal… -
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College Apologizes for Taxpayer-Funded Protests at Family Farm
The president of Evergreen State College has apologized, more than a year after the fact, for the Washington state school’s use of taxpayer funds to bus students and educators to a workers’ rights protest at a family farm. KGMI, a news-talk radio station in Bellingham, Washington, reported that the college also had “strongly reprimanded” six… -
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On a Slippery Slope, Canadian Hospital Unveils Physician-Assisted Suicide Plan for ‘Sick Kids’
Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children recently unveiled a plan for how to terminate the lives of terminally ill kids—with or without parental consent. This next step for physician-assisted suicide in Canada is shocking, yet unsurprising, given international trends. European countries that have legalized physician-assisted suicide frequently expand the practice from the elderly or terminally ill… -
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Filipino Leader Is Pushing a Socialist Constitution. It Makes a Mockery of Liberty.
As U.S. politics heats up this fall, across the Pacific Ocean a political battle is unfolding in the Philippines that should interest citizens here in the United States. In 2016, Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte began speaking of federalism as a means to calm unrest in the island nation. In January of this year, he appointed… -
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How Justice Kavanaugh Will Change the Supreme Court
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as the newest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday and he will begin hearing oral arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 7, when the court comes back from its Columbus Day holiday. Those who expect rapid, radical changes in the jurisprudence of the court are likely to be disappointed. But… -
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The Daily Signal Podcast: What Happened When a Pro-Kavanaugh Woman Went to a Protest
One of the left’s major strategies was to pit women against Brett Kavanaugh—and to label women who supported him as traitors to their gender. We discuss with two women who marched on Capitol Hill to defend Kavanaugh. Plus: We debate the new movie “A Star Is Born.” We also cover these stories: Nikki Haley, ambassador… -
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This Book Will Bring Economics to Life for You
A widely anticipated textbook, “Universal Economics,” has just been published by Liberty Fund. Its authors are two noted UCLA economists, the late Armen A. Alchian and William R. Allen. Editor Jerry L. Jordan was their student and later became a member of President Ronald Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers, as well as the president and… -
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4 Questions About Nikki Haley’s Departure as UN Ambassador
The Trump presidency has been full of surprises, but personnel changes typically are telegraphed or leaked well in advance. Nikki Haley’s announcement of her resignation as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, however, was a genuine surprise. A major player in the administration’s foreign policy and a revered figure among many conservatives, Haley said Tuesday… -
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Novak Awards Recognize Outstanding Young Journalists
A recent college graduate whose work has appeared in conservative publications is the inaugural recipient of the Joseph Rago Memorial Fellowship for Excellence in Journalism, named after a Pulitzer Prize-winning young editorial writer. Elliot Kaufman, who graduated from Stanford University in June, officially received the fellowship Sept. 27 at the Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship Awards… -
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Hurricane Michael Strengthening as It Approaches Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Michael, as of now, is a very strong Category 2 storm with 110 mph winds, and is expected to become a Category 3 before it makes landfall sometime Wednesday. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for at least 35 counties, and mandatory evacuations are under way for 120,000 residents of… -
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Anger Recedes as Normalcy, Good Humor Mark Kavanaugh’s First Day on Supreme Court
Justice Brett Kavanaugh appeared at oral arguments for the first time Tuesday, where the bitterness attending his confirmation appeared to break, if only a little. Throughout his first sitting, Kavanaugh projected command and interacted warmly with his new colleagues, several of whom were especially lighthearted during the arguments. “We wish you a long and happy… -
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California Admits DMV Error Added Noncitizens to Voter Rolls
An error at California’s Department of Motor Vehicles caused more than a thousand people, including some who were not U.S. citizens, to be incorrectly registered to vote, state officials said Monday. The DMV admitted that a “processing error” at agency field offices resulted in as many as 1,500 people being added to voter rolls between… -
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Possible Replacements for Nikki Haley Already Being Floated as Trump Says Announcement Coming Soon
Pundits are already throwing out the names of individuals who could replace outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley after her Tuesday announcement that she intends to step down at the end of 2018. Current U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell is already getting a large share of the attention after President Donald Trump said… -
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How California’s New Boardroom Gender Equity Law Demeans Women
As a working woman, I’m offended by California’s new law requiring corporate boards to consist of up to half female members by 2021. Proponents of the law praise it as “glass ceiling-shattering.” But having the ceiling dropped down on women through mandatory gender quotas is hardly the same feat as climbing to new heights on… -
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Universal Basic Income Has Been Tried Before. It Didn’t Work.
Those calling for a government-funded universal basic income are acting as though it’s a hot new idea. It’s not. It’s been tried before—and it didn’t work. In essence, universal basic income—also known as guaranteed minimum income—provides cash payments to all citizens, regardless of need. Advocates range from tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to libertarian… -
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Podcast: David Limbaugh Discusses His New Book ‘Jesus Is Risen’
On today’s show, we feature an interview with David Limbaugh about his latest book “Jesus Is Risen: Paul and the Early Church.” Limbaugh, perhaps best known for his work documenting the left’s failures in its quest to transform America, has in recent years written a series of books on Jesus. Also on today’s show: We… -
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Podcast: Sen. Joni Ernst on Kavanaugh and US Military Strength
On today’s Columbus Day edition of the show, we feature an interview with Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, about the military, Syria, trade, and Judge Brett Kavanaugh. She recently spoke at The Heritage Foundation about the newly released 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength. Also on today’s show: You’ll also hear from communications expert Dee Dee Bass… -
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A Win Against the #MeToo Mob
“Rape apologist.” That’s what the Women’s March called Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, after she announced she was a “yes” vote to confirm D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. This is who @SenatorCollins is: pic.twitter.com/U9klDNzeWr — Women's March (@womensmarch) October 5, 2018 And it showed that for some on the left, this was… -
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We Hear You: The Final Days of Brett Kavanaugh’s Rocky Journey to the Supreme Court
Editor’s note: Brett Kavanaugh remained Topic One for our audience as the Senate moved toward a 50-48 vote Saturday to confirm him to the Supreme Court. We’re turning over this space again to your views. Don’t forget to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Where would we be without The Daily Signal and…