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US Energy Realism Pays Off in Iran Crisis
The Iran war has exposed the fragility of much of the world’s energy system. Years of political theater disguised as climate policy—demonizing fossil fuels and glorifying unreliable wind and solar energy—dismantled a dependable energy infrastructure. Europe is a cautionary tale of the “green” delusion. EU politicians ignored the physical reality that a steel mill cannot…Vijay Jayaraj -
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‘Why Would You Wanna Punish All These Workers?’: Sen. Fetterman Slams Fellow Dems Over DHS Shutdown
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Democrat Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman criticized his party Saturday over the ongoing partial government shutdown and its impacts on federal employees and operations. Multiple agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), are being subjected to “emergency measures” due to…Harold Hutchison -
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George Washington’s Warning About Religion Still Matters
RealClearWire—The United States may not be in the midst of a spiritual revival, as President Donald Trump touted during the State of the Union address, Feb. 24. The data is mixed, with religion being viewed as “very important” to less than half of Americans, as a recent Gallup survey found. Nevertheless, for the nation to…Andrew Fowler -
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Dear Nonprofit Leaders: Values Alignment Matters in Finance Too
Tis the season: Quite soon, a slew of large public companies will be holding their annual shareholder meetings, which can feature voting on resolutions of all sorts of subjects and motivations—many of them advocating social and ideological causes that can be, intentionally, at odds with Judeo-Christian values and free-market principles. Because of the controversial subject…Sarah Newman -
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The Reading Wars
“My child can’t read!” That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social media and video games. But I think it’s also because reading instruction became lazy and political. “Progressives” at teachers’ colleges pushed a reading technique called “Balanced Literacy.” Instead of memorizing sounds and letters, teachers…John Stossel -
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State AGs Are Right: DOJ Must Fix Its Ticketmaster Settlement
Voters reward politicians who make their lives better, even in small ways. Keeping your shoes on in the TSA line, a few hundred extra dollars in your federal tax refund, unnatural dyes removed from your kids’ cereal—Americans will remember these little improvements when they head to the polls in November. With the war in Iran…Thomas Stratmann -
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Beware the Ides of March: What Julius Caesar and George Washington Teach Amid Today’s Toppling of Dictators
What makes a man truly great? As President Donald Trump celebrates the ouster of dictators in Iran and Venezuela, and jokes about running for a third term in 2028, I can’t help but think of the two great men whose lives pivoted on one date—the Ides of March. “The Ides of March” has a powerful,…Tyler O’Neil -
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Obama’s Race-Hustling Eulogy at a Race Hustler’s Funeral
Former President Barack Obama long ago surpassed the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton as America’s most influential race hustler. The country got a reminder when Obama spoke at Jackson’s funeral, even though Jackson’s son urged the speakers “not to bring their politics” to the service. Obama said: “Every day you wake up…Larry Elder -
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Democrat Dynasty Inspires Conservative Fashion Trends
It has been nearly three decades since her tragic death, yet Carolyn Bessette Kennedy has re-emerged as the new, and unexpected, conservative style it-girl. Despite the Democrat dynasty she married into, her influence on culture and conservative fashion is taking over. In the internet sensation FX limited series on Hulu, “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” Ryan Murphy introduces a younger generation to the iconic couple and their even more iconic style. The show has…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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We Must Invest in Civics for America’s 250th
The second week of March is Civic Learning Week. It’s an annual observance marked by civics advocates with webinars, social media campaigns, and a big conference known as the National Forum, organized by the nonprofit iCivics. This year’s National Forum will take place in Philadelphia, as more than 600 civics leaders, educators, and students will…Hans Zeiger -
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HHS Highlights Women’s Health in a New Way
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services held its first-ever National Conference on Women’s Health March 11-13, bringing together experts from across the world. “We are always looking to work together, both nationally and internationally, to enhance women’s health,” Dr. Dorothy Fink, HHS deputy assistant secretary for women’s health, told The Daily…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Illegal Alien’s NYC Subway Attack on Vet Highlights Left’s Defense of Savagery Over Civilization
A recent attack by an illegal alien that took place on the New York City subway perfectly represents where concentric circles of awful leftist policies meet to damage free societies. On Sunday afternoon, 34-year-old Bairon Hernandez allegedly shoved an 83-year-old Air Force veteran, Richard Williams, and another young man onto the subway track in the…Jarrett Stepman -
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CNN Repeatedly Screws Up on Mamdani and 2 Muslims With Bombs
On March 7, two teenaged Muslims were arrested for lighting and throwing improvised explosive devices at an anti-Islam protest outside Gracie Mansion, the home of New York’s Democrat Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This provided the latest exhibit of how our elitist media seek to protect Muslims from the “Islamophobia” of conservatives. It’s fascinating that when the…Tim Graham -
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What’s on Voters’ Minds? Polls Suggest These 3 Issues
What’s connecting with voters right now? As Republicans seek to maintain their congressional majorities in November, it’s hard to keep up with the headlines: conflict with Iran, fierce debate in Congress, and an economy increasingly dominated by tech and artificial intelligence. These polls indicate voters’ concerns in a hectic news environment. It’s Iran, Stupid? Bill…George Caldwell -
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The Day the Paper Didn’t Arrive: What We Lose When Local News Fades
In early 2026, one of Pennsylvania’s most active newspapers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, announced it will shut its doors on May 3 after more than two centuries of publishing, citing prolonged financial losses and labor constraints as “insurmountable” obstacles. That closure is not an isolated tragedy. Local newspapers across the country are closing at a rate of nearly two per week. The Chesterton Tribune, a 141-year-old newspaper in Indiana; Eagle Times, a local…Katherine Matt -
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Beyond the Oyster Fork: An Etiquette Expert’s Tips for ‘Relationships, Work, and Life’
Knowing which fork to use or when to put your napkin on your lap at a formal dinner is important, but etiquette extends far beyond galas and black-tie weddings, according to Alison Cheperdak. Etiquette is “ultimately about kindness and respect and integrity and leading a life with compassion where you see the dignity in every…Virginia Allen -
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Jeanine Pirro Slams ‘Activist’ Judge for Blocking Subpoenas Against Fed Chair Powell
A federal judge on Friday blocked subpoenas issued by the Justice Department as part of its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s handling of renovations of the central bank’s Washington headquarters. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, an appointee of Republican President Donald Trump whose office is spearheading the investigation, promised…Daily Signal Staff -
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Recent ISIS Attacks Represent Part of Broader Threat, Muslim Reformer Warns
Amid concern that radical Islam is influencing violent attacks across America in the wake of President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran, a Muslim reformer warns that Americans can expect more attacks in the short term, though he expects a positive result in Iran will bring the threat to an end. “In the next…Tyler O’Neil -
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EXCLUSIVE: Bill to Dismantle Taxpayer-Funded Democrat ‘Talent Pipeline’ Expected to Pass House Committee
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A House committee will likely pass a bill to reform a taxpayer-funded scholarship that critics call a “talent pipeline for the Democratic Party and liberal activist organizations,” a committee spokesperson told The Daily Signal. The spokesperson for the House Committee on Education and the Workforce predicted that the bill will pass…Pedro Rodriguez -
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‘Collectively Lost Their Minds’: 9th Circuit Backs Access for Biological Men at Women’s Spa
An appeals court determined that biological men should be permitted to enter an all-female spa for ages 13 and up in Washington state—prompting a federal judge to issue a blunt dissent. In Olympus Spa v. Armstrong, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that Washington state can enforce an anti-discrimination law to allow a…Fred Lucas