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‘You Should Be in Prison’: Critics Slam Washington Post Article Encouraging ‘Kink Culture’ for Children
A Washington Post op-ed published Tuesday celebrates and encourages exposing children to “kink culture,” such as explicit performances at pride parades. “Yes, kink belongs at Pride,” reads the headline of writer Lauren Rowello’s Washington Post piece. “And I want my kids to see it.” Keep kink in Pride for our kids' sakes! My latest for the… -
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Tested by COVID-19, Doctors’ Direct Primary Care Model Demonstrates Resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be one of the most chaotic and destructive global events in history. Beyond the obvious direct human toll of illness and death, COVID-19 has led to massive upheaval in nearly all sectors of the economy. Yet, one sector proved to be surprisingly resilient; namely, direct primary care. These low-cost… -
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Former Justice Department Lawyer Testifies to Voting Section’s History of Abusing Its Authority
For anyone who thinks that passing HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, is a good idea, watching the startling testimony of a veteran Justice Department lawyer should make one quickly realize what a bad—and dangerous—idea it really is. At a hearing Tuesday intended to build support for HR 4, Maureen Riordan did… -
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Remembering My Boss, Donald Rumsfeld
The nation lost a true giant on Wednesday, June 30. Two-time Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, who served Presidents Gerald Ford and George W. Bush, died in his beloved home in Taos, New Mexico. He will always be remembered by those of us who worked with him simply as The Boss. Rumsfeld was a controversial figure,… -
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How Parents Fight Critical Race Theory in Loudoun County
Loudoun County, Virginia, has become the nucleus of a growing movement of parents and educators united against schools teaching critical race theory, a philosophy that categorizes individuals into groups of oppressors and victims based on their race. Michael Rivera, a father of two from Loudoun County, advocates against critical race theory and other proposed leftist… -
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Mother and Daughter Track Athletes Speak Out on Competing Against Biological Males
Mother and daughter Cynthia and Margaret Monteleone share a deep love of running and competition. But after they both ran against biological men in track events, they knew they needed to do something to defend their right to a level playing field. “I think everyone should compete,” Cynthia Monteleone said. “I think all athletes should… -
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Glowing Vogue Profile of Jill Biden Is Publicity, Not News
So much of what people call “news” isn’t hard facts. There’s a less favorable word for it: publicity. When Democrats rule, news meets a dam, and publicity overflows. On June 29, ABC’s “Good Morning America” aired several minutes of this, swooning over Jill Biden and promoting a preposterously positive cover story in the August issue… -
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In Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Newspaper Closes and Editor Is Arrested
Last week, Apple Daily, the largest pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong, announced it will shut down. The organization’s management said it decided to cease operations “in view of staff members’ safety.” The tabloid’s decision was likely influenced by the fact that the Hong Kong Police Force raided the newspaper’s offices a few weeks ago. Government… -
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What Iran’s Failed Satellite Launch Likely Signals
Most people probably didn’t notice the news that Iran recently attempted—but failed—to launch yet another satellite into orbit from its Imam Khomeini Spaceport. That it went unnoticed was understandable: It was unsuccessful, after all. Then again, a failed satellite launch is much less threatening than Iran’s ongoing violations of the 2015 nuclear deal, known officially… -
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A Commonsense Bill That Will Ensure IRS Agents Do Their Jobs
President Joe Biden wants to increase taxes and ramp up tax enforcement, including spending an additional $80 billion to double the number of IRS agents. But taxpayers deserve assurance that current and potentially new IRS agents will perform the jobs they were hired to do, instead of working for their union on taxpayers’ dime. That’s… -
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Arizona Resident: ‘As Much as Biden Is Letting Us Down, He Is Letting Illegal Immigrants Down as Well’
The Biden administration and its allies promote the narrative that Americans who support border security are racist, xenophobic, or uncompassionate, at best. But after six long months living with the U.S.-Mexico border crisis, border residents are frustrated and angry over the blatant disregard the administration has demonstrated—not only for the security and well-being of its… -
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Yes, It’s Ungrateful to Turn Your Back on the National Anthem
This week, heretofore nearly anonymous hammer thrower Gwen Berry made international headlines when, during the podium ceremony for winning bronze in an Olympic trial, she turned away from the United States flag as the national anthem played. The anthem wasn’t played for her, or for the other competitors in the hammer throw; every day during… -
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Sen. Toomey: Federal Reserve ‘Stonewalling’ Transparency Requests Over New Racism Focus
The Federal Reserve has thus far refused to respond to requests for congressional oversight regarding what the Senate Banking Committee’s top Republican calls its “politically charged” focus on “racial justice,” social, and environmental policies. On Wednesday, Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., suggested legal changes to make the often secretive bank more transparent. Toomey followed up on… -
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Dad Starts Media Company to Promote American Values Because Left Is ‘Indoctrinating Our Kids’
As the media goes, so goes the nation, to borrow from the old adage. The cultural influence of media—including movies, TV shows, and YouTube videos—is being felt with greater significance today than arguably any other time in history. James Fitzgerald founded ColdWater Media to promote the values so many Americans hold dear. The political “left… -
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Nickelodeon Promotes Transgender Programming to Kids
The halcyon days of the past seem much calmer, peaceful, and within reach compared to the never-ending and unpleasant culture changes of today. My generation of Americans was raised in the church and taught to live and act according to the moral and ethical prescriptions written in the Holy Bible. It was a life guide… -
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Celebrating Founding Fathers Is ‘Structural Racism,’ National Archives Says
Venerating and celebrating the Founding Fathers is an example of “structural racism,” apparently. That’s the conclusion of a recently released document created by a National Archives and Records Administration task force on racism. The National Archives and Records Administration is a federal agency charged with taking care of our country’s governmental and historical records, including… -
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Strike 3: Why Biden Commission Should Reject Court Packing
President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court commission is up and running, keeping alive the calls for court packing. This plan for a hostile takeover of the Supreme Court has been rejected not once but twice in American history. The commission can put it to rest for good. Court packing means expanding the number of positions on… -
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‘The Bill Walton Show’: Are We Condemned to Repeat the Past When It Comes to Communism?
Positive attitudes toward communism and socialism are at an all-time high in the United States, and cultural Marxism and ideologies derived from it, like critical race theory, are on the rise. Edwin J. Feulner, the chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and the founder and former president of The Heritage Foundation, and Ambassador… -
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Big Salaries at Conservation Group Created by Congress Raise Eyebrows
While working to restore wildlife and plant habitats, a federally chartered conservation foundation pays lavish salaries to officers at the expense of environmental initiatives that are central to its mission, policy analysts and former employees say. Compensation figures in Form 990 tax records prepared for the IRS ought to raise questions about the National Fish and… -
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We’ll Tell You What ‘60 Minutes+’ Won’t About How Transgender Movement Endangers Kids
One of the hallmarks of investigative journalism is the examination of multiple perspectives. That’s what CBS’ “60 Minutes” is famous for and why its viewers rely upon it. To its credit, “60 Minutes+” (the new spinoff that runs on the Paramount+ streaming service) did approach The Heritage Foundation to seek our perspective on the Save Adolescents From…