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Walz Makes ‘Knucklehead’ Suggestion to Abolish Electoral College. Here’s Why We Should Keep It.
The polls must be looking bad for Democrats because they appear to be restarting their campaign to abolish the Electoral College. A few left-wing journalists have whined about the Electoral College during the presidential campaign this year. But now Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, finally has decided to publicly air his grievance…Jarrett Stepman -
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‘Hands Off My Porn’ Campaign Pushes Voters Toward Kamala Harris
The pornography industry often makes headlines related to human trafficking, child sexual exploitation, or social media regulations, but this time it’s in the news for running political ads. With less than a month to go before the presidential election, a coalition of pornography producers, distributors, and “performers” is running ads online, encouraging porn users to vote…S.A. McCarthy -
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The Next US President Will Have to Confront China in the South China Sea
When President Joe Biden steps down in January, he’ll hand his successor a world far more dangerous than the one he inherited four years ago. Under his watch, the U.S. returned Afghanistan to the barbarous Taliban and watched wars break out in Europe and the Middle East. But when all is said and done, history…Michael Cunningham -
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CBS Effort to Make Harris Look Better Reveals Media Panic Over Trump
As former President Donald Trump’s lead in the Electoral College widens over Vice President Kamala Harris, the national media is pulling out all the stops. The latest example: flagrant media bias at CBS News in favor of Harris. Conservatives are taking aim at CBS for what appears to be its attempts to polish Harris’ sloppy…Carrie Sheffield -
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The Staggering Biden-Harris Hypocrisy on Steel Production and National Security
The Biden administration has turned to Japan repeatedly to bolster our national security, especially vis-a-vis China. But when it comes to allowing a Japanese company to acquire U.S. Steel, the administration seems to be conjuring up national security excuses to oppose it. In response to Chinese aggression, the U.S. and Japan announced in April enhanced…Steven Bucci -
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Charities Roll Up Their Sleeves, Helping North Carolinians Recover After Hurricane Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene—even before Hurricane Milton followed in its wake—nonprofit charitable organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse and Save Our Allies stepped up to help the storm's victims. The president of Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham, told The Daily Signal in a telephone interview that one of the positive things he has seen is neighbor…Christina Lewis -
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As White House Appeases Iran and Restrains Israel, All-Out Middle East War Looms
On Oct. 1, Israelis watched as Iran launched over 200 missiles into their homeland in the latest attack on the Jewish state. With Iran just a few months away from having a nuclear weapons capability—coupled with the White House’s appeasement of Iranian leaders while it also restrains Israel’s ability to strike back—we are on the…Nicole Robinson -
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G-MEN: Governments Employ Record Number of People
The state of Florida had a population of 22,610,726 as of July 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That ranked third among all states—exceeded only by Texas, which had a population of 30,503,301; and California, which had a population of 38,965,193. As of this September, federal, state, and local governments in this country employed…Terence Jeffrey -
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Food Prices Jump, Inflation Rises Faster Than Expected
THE CENTER SQUARE—Newly released federal inflation data shows that prices rose faster than expected last month, putting more pressure on Americans’ budgets. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday released its consumer price index, a key marker of inflation, which showed that CPI rose 0.2% in September. While inflation rose more than expected last…Casey Harper -
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New Missile Plant Will Boost Virginia’s Defense Manufacturing Capacity
Norwegian arms manufacturer Kongsberg announced late last month that it will build a missile manufacturing plant in James City County, Virginia. The development will be a major boon for the local economy and Virginia’s manufacturing capacity, thanks to a $100 million investment and the hiring of 180 employees. And, of course, the facility will produce…Dominic Seibold -
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What’s Behind Professor’s Claim That Men Who Won’t Vote for Harris Should Be Lined Up and Shot?
The University of Kansas confirmed the authenticity of footage showing an instructor stating that men who refuse to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris should be lined up and shot. The statement, a clear expression of political violence, seems to echo the Left’s trend of imputing ill motives to Americans who disagree…Tyler O’Neil -
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Rick Scott: The Senate Is Run by ‘Dictatorships’
On this week’s episode of “The Signal Sitdown,” I speak to Sen. Rick Scott of Florida about his bid to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as leader of Senate Republicans and how the Nov. 5 election will shape the next Congress. In our discussion, Scott suggests McConnell has become tyrannical as Senate minority leader,…Bradley Devlin -
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Coach Joe Kennedy Movie Hits the Big Screen
A lot of things in Coach Joe Kennedy’s life have been unexpected—not the least of them being taking a major case to the Supreme Court or having a movie made about his life. Kennedy’s decision to take a knee in prayer after football games placed him in the middle of a national controversy, and thrust…Virginia Allen -
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Counts, Recounts and ‘Bucket Draws’: 29 Tied Elections in 2024 So Far
At a time when numerous battleground states have been tied in the presidential race, an election watchdog group notes that already this year, 29 elections have ended in a tie–including one for Congress. The Public Interest Legal Foundation updated its Tied Elections Database in part to demonstrate the potential effect of even one illegal vote. …Fred Lucas -
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Black Clergy Stand With Israel Against Terrorists
My organization, the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, co-hosted a press conference Monday with Michigan Lighthouse Ministries. Over 50 pastors from across Michigan noted the atrocities committed a year ago to the day by Hamas terrorists against Israeli citizens. They expressed solidarity with Israel. We chose a church in Michigan for this program because…Star Parker -
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Hurricane Helene Survivors’ Message to Biden, Harris
Hurricane Helene’s wrath devastated the Asheville, North Carolina, region while wreaking havoc across the Southeastern United States two weeks ago. The Daily Signal traveled to Western North Carolina in the immediate aftermath of the storm. While the mainstream media’s coverage focuses exclusively on ravaged metropolitan areas, like the fabled River Arts District in Asheville, The…Tim Kennedy -
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Overseas Voting Sparks Litigation in These Battleground States
Two major battleground states allow overseas citizens that don’t live—and in some cases never lived—in their states to vote, the Republican National Committee says. A group called Democrats Abroad, meanwhile, casts what it calls international voting as a “secret weapon” to win elections. The RNC joined state Republican parties in Michigan and North Carolina in…Fred Lucas -
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‘A Community That Deserves Justice’: Life as a Uyghur in Xi’s Communist China
As a child, Muetter Iliqud fled China seeking a life of freedom. She had little choice, given her religion as a Uyghur—a largely Muslim minority group persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party. Now a researcher at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, Iliqud dedicates much of her time to uncovering the “systematic repression” of her…Audrey Streb -
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Reverse Discrimination? SCOTUS Takes Unusual Case on Sex Discrimination in Employment Requiring Bostock Revisit
The Supreme Court on Friday issued an order granting review in what’s sure to be an incredibly high-profile case on sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the federal law prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sex (among other characteristics). The Supreme Court will hear the case of an Ohio woman, Marlean Ames,…Sarah Parshall Perry -
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Gross (Lies): Harris Stretches the Truth on ‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast
The name of the podcast says a lot. The “Call Her Daddy” podcast, hosted by Alex Cooper, is a favorite among millions of young women—specifically, Gen Z—with a host that makes a point of discussing sex, especially if those issues are “consider[ed] taboo.” The podcast’s name reflects “female empowerment,” and apparently originates from a conversation…Sarah Parshall Perry