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Russia Wrongly Escapes Suspension From Interpol
For years, Russia has been one of the worst abusers of Interpol. It uses the international police organization to harass political opponents and to brand as criminals any business leaders who own property the Kremlin wants to steal. No serious observer of Interpol denies these facts. When Anat Granit, former head of the agency that… -
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America’s Enemies Find Weakness at Every Turn
There is no substitute for American strength. When America’s enemies find weakness, they exert pressure. And today, America’s enemies are finding weakness at nearly every turn. Vladimir Lenin supposedly stated that his preferred foreign policy strategy was to “probe with bayonets: If you find mush, you push. If you find steel, you withdraw.” Russian President… -
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When ‘Emperors’ Preach Woke Investments, Much Can Go Wrong for Rest of Us
The misappropriation of the economic freedom of millions of mom-and-pop investors by BlackRock Inc. CEO Larry Fink has unintended consequences. “We have a new bunch of emperors, and they’re the people who vote the shares in the index funds,” Charlie Munger, business partner of philanthropist Warren Buffett and a big proponent of index fund investing,… -
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Florida Bill Is Pro-Freedom, Not Anti-LGBTQ
The distorted rhetoric—should I say lies?—labeling Florida’s legislation about parental rights in public schools as “Don’t say gay” demonstrates the hypocrisy of LGBTQ activism. I say hypocrisy because this movement has always showcased itself as being about freedom, rights, and social justice. But the reality is that LGBTQ activism is not at all about freedom… -
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Anderson Cooper’s ‘60 Minutes’ Softball Infomercial for Pete Buttigieg
The long-running CBS News program “60 Minutes” has a manically split personality: Vicious attack dogs when Republicans are in power, but supportive infomercial producers under Democrats. Take March 13 for example, when Anderson Cooper hosted a promotional segment for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the “bipartisan infrastructure bill.” Buttigieg was touted as “40 years old,… -
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Ukrainian-American Pastor Says His Homeland Is Watching for God to Show Up
In the darkest of times, we are tempted to give in to despair. For those living in war-torn Ukraine, the temptation must be enormous. But all around the world, people are seeing images of hope and faith amid Ukraine’s gloom. In basements, rubble-strewn streets, and underground rail stations, the Ukrainian people are coming together. Pastor… -
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China’s Legislative Session Focuses on Stability, Bolsters Xi’s Position Ahead of Major CCP Gathering
China’s annual session of the National People’s Congress—a “rubber-stamp” parliament whose outcomes are predetermined by Chinese Communist Party officials—concluded on March 11. The overriding message of the session was simple: Make sure nothing gets in the way of President Xi Jinping’s bid for a third term in power. The purpose of the session was to… -
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With Its New President, Chile Could Take a (Left) Turn for Worse
Gabriel Boric, Chile’s youngest president ever, was sworn into office on March 11, and will shape the direction of the country over the next four years. Boric, a former student protest leader and member of Congress, won the Chilean presidency last year by riding a left-wing populist wave of anti-market sentiment. The 36-year-old president, the… -
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With Regard to Ukraine, What’s in America’s Interest?
As a result of the Russian invasion and partial destruction of Ukraine, the question “What is in America’s interest?” is the question of the day. Specifically, how much should America get involved in defending Ukraine? On the left, the question “What is in America’s interest?” is moot. On the left, “America’s interest” is regarded as… -
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A Look at Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Most Noteworthy Judicial Decisions
On March 21, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing will begin. Senators will be scrutinizing her past judicial opinions on critical issues from labor law to illegal immigration to presidential claims of executive privilege. This brief overview of several of those key opinions provides some insight into her general approach to resolving legal… -
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Texas University’s Insistence on Critical Race Theory, Ideological Conformity Draws Overdue Pushback
Is it time for lawmakers to take a more active role in curtailing the radicalism now pervasive throughout higher education? There are certainly signs that’s the case, and it should have happened long ago. A battle going on in Texas underscores the point. Last year, Texas banned the teaching of critical race theory in K-12… -
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Officials Assail Biden Inaction: ‘Mexican Cartels Basically Control Our Border Now’
As the fentanyl crisis ravages the country, elected officials and former border protection and drug enforcement officers are calling on the Biden administration to take action to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. “If you look at the age group of people between 18 and 45 over the past year, the leading cause of death is not… -
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Trump’s Ambassador to Mexico Details Biden’s Failures on Border
Under President Donald Trump, the number of illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S. fell. But now, under President Joe Biden, that progress has been reversed and record numbers of migrants are making their way across the border illegally. To Christopher Landau, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, this didn’t have to be the case. “I’m not… -
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Don’t Ignore History or Sage Advice When It Comes to Economy
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden claimed he would be “the only president to ever cut the deficit by more than $1 trillion in a single year.” While this is technically true, he ignores the fact that the reduction in the deficit will be due to the decreased expenditures associated with… -
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What’s Driving Up Gas Prices—and Why the White House Won’t Help
When a news anchor confronted Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about high gasoline prices and asked about the Biden administration’s plan to increase oil production in America, she burst into laughter. “That is hilarious,” she said. It was early November 2021, and gas prices were averaging $3.39 nationally. The reporter wasn’t laughing. And now, with the… -
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Saga of Postal ‘Reform’ Bill: Pricey Little Sideshow in 3 Acts
Last week, amid Russia’s ruthless invasion of Ukraine and the rapid passage of a massive 2,741-page, $1.5 trillion spending bill, it’s not surprising that enactment of a postal reform bill (H.R. 3076) got little attention. Touted as a long-awaited “bipartisan” measure, the postal legislation, 15 years in gestation, is anything but noncontroversial. Fast-tracked through Congress,… -
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Senate Panel to Consider Rand Paul’s Proposal to Weaken Fauci’s Job
A Senate panel this week will consider proposals to diminish Dr. Anthony Fauci’s current job and expand accountability at the Centers for Disease and Prevention, as Republicans push for control of bureaucratic overreach they say was prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee, known as the HELP Committee, is… -
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We Hear You: Judging Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee, Cheering Truckers’ Protest
Editor's note: The Daily Signal's audience responded to our coverage of President Biden's Supreme Court nominee and on Canadian truckers' "Freedom Convoy," among other topics. Enjoy this dip into the mailbag at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: I think President Biden just made a third big mistake ("Biden Selects Jackson for Supreme Court From Left-Wing… -
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‘God and Man at Yale’ Turns 70
Last year, in the midst of all the COVID-19 chaos, it was easy to miss a major milestone in the history of American conservatism and the battle of ideas. Regnery Books released a 70th anniversary edition of William F. Buckley’s seminal work “God and Man at Yale” (with a new introduction by Michael Knowles)—first published… -
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These 11 Defensive Uses of Guns Didn’t Target ‘Deer in Kevlar Vests,’ Mr. President
In his first State of the Union address, President Joe Biden doubled down on his administration’s efforts to undermine the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. Biden once again called on Congress to repeal a measure, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which ensures that groups advocating gun control can’t kneecap a lawful…